FACTS

• Childcare educators experience higher emotional demands than many other professions.
• Continuous noise exposure contributes to stress and fatigue.
• Emotional labour is a recognized occupational risk in caring roles.
• Unmanaged stress increases the likelihood of errors and injuries.
• Supportive work environments improve retention and safety outcomes.

STATS

• Studies show that prolonged noise exposure increases cortisol levels and stress response.
• Educators report higher rates of emotional exhaustion compared to many other occupations.
• Workplace stress is a contributing factor in absenteeism and turnover in childcare settings.
• Programs that prioritize staff wellbeing report improved child outcomes and reduced incidents.
• In Canada, nearly 1 in 4 workers report high levels of workplace stress, according to the Statistics Canada.
• Canadian surveys of early childhood educators indicate that over 60% report moderate to high burnout symptoms, particularly post-pandemic (2021–2023 national studies).
• Education and childcare workers report higher rates of work-related stress compared to many other occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.