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Former Home Child Care Provider Pilot

Former program closed to new applications since June 17, 2024. It should not be confused with the new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot, whose streams are currently closed.

Processing time: 12-24 months
Verified on: August 1, 2026

Who is this program for

Qualified individuals to provide child care in a private residence. Candidates can be abroad or already in Canada with valid status.

Main criteria

1
Valid job offer for child care (NOC 44100)
2
Canadian post-secondary diploma or foreign equivalent (1 year minimum)
3
Minimum language skills of CLB 5
4
Former historical 24-month requirement — not applicable to the new 2025 pilots

Process steps

1. Find a job offer

Get a valid job offer from a Canadian family for home child care.

2. Apply for work permit

Submit an employer-specific work permit application. The employer does not need an LMIA.

3. Former step: gain the required experience

This step described the former closed program and must not be used to determine eligibility for the current pilots.

4. Apply for permanent residence

New applications are no longer accepted under this former program.

Typical documents

Job offer
Diplomas and ECA evaluation
Language test results
Proof of Canadian work experience (for PR)
Valid passport

This list is not exhaustive. Required documents may vary depending on your situation.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • ⚠️Diploma not recognized or equivalency not obtained
  • ⚠️Insufficient language score
  • ⚠️Using the former 24-month requirements to assess a current pilot
Important note: Closed to new applications. The historical 24-month requirements shown in this archive do not describe the new 2025 pilots. Current streams are closed until further notice.

Processing time

12-24 months

Estimated time. May vary based on application volume.

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