Inclusive Daycare for Children With Special Needs & Developmental Delays in Regina SK | Daisy Days

Every child in Regina SK deserves quality licensed childcare — including children with developmental delays, disabilities, special needs, and diverse learning profiles. At Daisy Days Daycare, we are committed to inclusive practice and welcome conversations with families about how we can support children with a range of developmental needs. Here’s what families need to know about inclusive daycare in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan’s Inclusive Childcare Framework

Saskatchewan’s licensed childcare system is built on an inclusive philosophy — licensed centres cannot arbitrarily refuse admission to a child based on disability or developmental delay. The key word is “arbitrarily” — there are situations where a child’s needs exceed what a given centre can safely and appropriately meet without additional supports. The conversation is always individual.

Saskatchewan Early Intervention — Support in Your Daycare Setting

Saskatchewan Early Intervention (EI) provides services to children from birth to age 6 who have identified developmental needs. For children attending licensed daycare in Regina SK, Early Intervention can:

• Provide therapy services (speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy) directly in the daycare setting — so children don’t miss daycare time for therapy appointments
• Consult with Daisy Days Daycare educators about specific strategies to support a child’s developmental goals in the group care environment
• Connect families and daycare to additional community supports and specialists

To access Saskatchewan Early Intervention: contact them at 1-800-667-9945 or visit your regional health authority’s Early Intervention page. A referral can come from a pediatrician, family physician, or family self-referral in many regions.

Developmental Areas Where Daisy Days Daycare Provides Support

Daisy Days Daycare educators have experience supporting children with a range of developmental differences including:

• Speech and language delays: We communicate with families and EI teams, and implement language support strategies in our daily routines
• Sensory processing differences: Our program includes sensory-rich materials and calm-down spaces; we can adapt sensory demands with family and EI guidance
• Social-emotional challenges: Our positive behaviour guidance framework supports children with a range of emotional regulation profiles
• Gross and fine motor delays: Our program naturally incorporates a range of motor experiences; OT/PT recommendations can be integrated into daily routines
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Individual assessment of fit and support needed — contact us to discuss your child specifically
• Down syndrome and other chromosomal differences: Case-by-case conversation about needs and supports available

The Most Important Step: Have the Conversation Early

If your child has an identified developmental difference, a diagnosis, or you have developmental concerns, have the conversation with Daisy Days Daycare before or at enrollment — not after a crisis. Early, open communication lets us:

• Plan thoughtfully for your child’s arrival and transition
• Connect with your Early Intervention team before your child starts
• Ensure your child’s specific needs are understood by every educator in their room
• Identify any additional supports that would benefit your child and our team

→ Autism/ASD inclusive daycare guide
→ Down syndrome inclusive daycare guide
→ Positive behaviour guidance philosophy

Contact Daisy Days Daycare to discuss your child’s specific needs — every child is welcome.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5