Child care live-in caregiver NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for child care live-in caregiver.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for child care live-in caregiver is 44100 (Home child care providers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
44100
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 44100 covers
Home child care providers care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis. They care for the well-being and physical and social development of children, assist parents with child care and may assist with household duties. They provide care primarily in their own homes or in the children's homes, where they may also reside. They are employed by private households and child-care agencies, or they may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 44100 — Home child care providers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Home child care providers
- Supervise and care for children in employer's or own residence
- Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
- Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
- Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties
- Oversee children's activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer
To use NOC 44100 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 44100 →
Other job titles under NOC 44100
- Babysitter
- Nanny
- Parent's helper
- Child care provider - private home
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 44100, one of these may fit better:
- Advanced care paramedic — NOC 32102 (Paramedical occupations, TEER 2)
- Child and youth counsellor — NOC 41301 (Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies, TEER 1)
- Child and youth worker — NOC 42201 (Social and community service workers, TEER 2)
- Child care worker assistant — NOC 42202 (Early childhood educators and assistants, TEER 2)
- Child welfare policy analyst — NOC 41403 (Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Child welfare services administrator — NOC 40030 (Managers in social, community and correctional services, TEER 0)
- Critical care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Critical care paramedic — NOC 32102 (Paramedical occupations, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for child care live-in caregiver?+
In NOC 2021, "child care live-in caregiver" is an example title in unit group 44100 — Home child care providers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is child care live-in caregiver eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 44100 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does child care live-in caregiver get extra CRS points?+
NOC 44100 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a child care live-in caregiver get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 44100 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says child care live-in caregiver but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 44100. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.