Not always. ECE not always important to home day care. Lot of carer I know have ECE or other degree, some none. Fee tend to be based on local market more than anything. Experience running dayhome matter to lots vs new Mom on mat leave or just setting up to be home with own child. One lady in this area was child psychologist who worked with police for child abuse cases and witness statement but having own child she found too hard. She charge same as other with no specialist degree. Lot of Elementary school teachers now also day care provider.

Some parent might consider it added bonus but few like pay premium rate for it.

Also, most provider locally have police check, vulnerable sector check, day care insurance, infant CPR, first aid. This basic expectation of many parent.

All these things are desirable to parent but it simply make your service more attractive compared to others. It not translate to more fees usually.

Licensed or unlicensed mean different thing in different provinces. Both tend to have regulations to follow. Check your provincial rules before decide.