Daycare for First Nations, Métis & Indigenous Families in Regina SK | CWELCC | Daisy Days

Regina SK has a significant and vibrant Indigenous population including First Nations (Treaty 4 territory), Métis, and families from across Saskatchewan’s many First Nations communities. At Daisy Days Daycare, we serve all Regina SK families with warmth and respect — including Indigenous families. Here’s what First Nations, Métis, and other Indigenous families in Regina SK need to know about licensed childcare options and funding.

CWELCC for Indigenous Families in Regina SK

CWELCC applies to all Saskatchewan resident families at enrolled licensed centres — First Nations, Métis, and other Indigenous families living in Regina SK are fully eligible. At Daisy Days Daycare at 2007 Potts Crescent East, CWELCC provides approximately $10/day for all four programs (infant, toddler, preschool, and BASC).

CWELCC eligibility for Indigenous families:

• You must reside in Saskatchewan (status card or Métis card not required for CWELCC eligibility)
• Your child must be enrolled at a CWELCC-enrolled licensed centre (Daisy Days Daycare is enrolled)
• No income limit, no application to the government, no separate registration

Indigenous-Specific Childcare Funding in Saskatchewan

Indigenous families in Regina SK may have access to childcare funding programs BEYOND CWELCC:

First Nations Band Childcare Programs

Many First Nations in Saskatchewan administer childcare funding for registered band members. If you are a registered First Nations member, contact your home band’s Social Services or Education department to ask about childcare funding available to band members living off-reserve in Regina SK.

Métis Nation Saskatchewan

Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MNS) provides various support programs for Métis citizens, which may include childcare support. Contact MNS directly to ask about current childcare support programs for Métis families in Regina SK.

Indigenous Services Canada

Indigenous Services Canada funds various Indigenous early childhood programs including Enhanced Prevention Focused Approach (EPFA) and other programs. Contact Indigenous Services Canada’s Saskatchewan regional office for information on programs available to Indigenous families in urban Regina SK settings.

Saskatchewan Aboriginal Women’s Circle

Organizations like the SAWC and other Indigenous women’s organizations in Regina SK may have information about childcare supports for Indigenous women and families — contact them as a resource and referral network.

Our Commitment to Indigenous Families at Daisy Days Daycare

Daisy Days Daycare acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 4 territory, the traditional homeland of the Cree, Assiniboine, Saulteaux, Lakota, Dakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. We are committed to:

• Welcoming Indigenous children, families, and communities with warmth and genuine respect
• Supporting each child’s cultural identity as an important part of their development
• Being open to learning from Indigenous families about how we can better support their children’s cultural connections in our programming
• Creating an environment where all children see their families reflected and valued

→ Newcomers and diverse families daycare guide
→ CWELCC eligibility explained
→ Saskatchewan Childcare Subsidy guide

Contact Daisy Days Daycare — serving all Regina SK families, including Indigenous communities, since 2010.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5