Childcare & CWELCC for Foster Parents in Saskatchewan | Daisy Days Daycare Regina SK

Foster parents in Regina SK perform vital work — providing stable, loving care for children at vulnerable moments in their lives. At Daisy Days Daycare, we support foster and kinship families and understand that childcare access and funding for foster children involves a different set of pathways than typical enrollment. Here’s what foster parents in Saskatchewan need to know.

CWELCC for Foster Children in Saskatchewan

CWELCC — the program that reduces licensed daycare to approximately $10/day — applies based on children being enrolled in Saskatchewan at a CWELCC-enrolled licensed centre. Foster children placed in Saskatchewan are generally eligible for CWELCC at enrolled centres like Daisy Days Daycare. However, childcare funding for foster children may also flow through the child’s Ministry of Social Services placement funding rather than being a direct out-of-pocket cost to the foster parent.

Ministry of Social Services Childcare Funding for Foster Placements

Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Social Services (now called the Ministry of Social Services) provides funding for children in care (foster, kinship, other placements). Childcare may be covered as part of the placement funding package — the specifics depend on:

• The child’s individual care plan and placement agreement
• The foster parent’s employment status (some funding is tied to parental employment or education)
• The child’s specific needs (children with higher needs may have additional supports available)
• Regional case management practices

The most important first step is a direct conversation with your Ministry caseworker: “Is childcare funding available for this child as part of their placement?” Get the answer in writing if possible.

The Saskatchewan Childcare Subsidy and Foster Children

Foster parents may also be eligible to apply for the Saskatchewan Childcare Subsidy on behalf of children in their care, subject to income eligibility and the standard subsidy application process through Social Services. This is separate from placement-specific funding — your caseworker can clarify which is applicable to your situation.

Enrolling a Foster Child at Daisy Days Daycare — What You’ll Need

• Authorization documents: Documentation confirming your status as authorized caregiver (placement agreement, foster care authorization)
• Medical information: The child’s immunization records, any medical conditions, medications, and care instructions from the Ministry or previous placement
• Emergency contacts: Including your Ministry caseworker as an emergency contact alongside your own household contacts
• Pickup authorization: Clarity on who is authorized to pick up the child — biological parent visits, ministry workers, and others may need to be specified clearly
• Funding documentation: If Ministry placement funding is covering childcare costs, we may need documentation from your caseworker for billing purposes

What Daisy Days Daycare Offers Foster Children

Children in foster or kinship care often benefit especially from the stability, warmth, and consistent routines that quality licensed daycare provides. At Daisy Days Daycare, we offer:

• Consistent educator relationships that provide additional stability for children who have experienced disruption
• Responsive, trauma-informed caregiving practices
• Clear, proactive communication with foster parents about the child’s day, development, and needs
• A welcoming, judgment-free environment for all family structures including foster and kinship placements

→ Grandparent and kinship care daycare guide
→ Saskatchewan Childcare Subsidy application guide
→ CWELCC eligibility requirements

Contact Daisy Days Daycare — supporting all Regina SK foster and kinship families.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5