Full-Day vs Part-Time Daycare — CWELCC Cost & Schedule Comparison | Daisy Days Regina SK

With CWELCC making licensed daycare approximately $10/day, the full-time vs. part-time decision is less about cost and more about what works best for your family’s schedule and your child’s developmental needs. At Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK, here’s the honest comparison to help you decide.

CWELCC Cost — Full-Time vs Part-Time at Daisy Days Daycare

Schedule	Days/Week	Approx Days/Month	Approx Monthly Cost (CWELCC)
Full-time	5 days	~22 days	~$220/month
3-day part-time	3 days	~13 days	~$130/month
2-day part-time	2 days	~9 days	~$90/month

These figures are approximate — contact Daisy Days Daycare at 306-807-3233 for our current 2026 fee schedule and to confirm part-time availability.

When Full-Time Licensed Daycare Makes Sense

• Both parents work full-time (5 days/week) and need full-day coverage Monday-Friday
• Your child is flourishing at Daisy Days Daycare and the consistency of a full-week routine benefits their social and emotional development
• You want to maximize the developmental benefits of peer community and curriculum exposure
• The cost difference between full-time (~$220/month) and part-time (~$130/month) is less significant than the logistical benefit of consistent full-time care

When Part-Time Licensed Daycare Makes Sense

• One parent works part-time or has a non-traditional schedule that provides some home coverage
• You’re transitioning an infant or toddler gradually into group care and want to start with fewer days
• Your child has a specific developmental or temperament profile that benefits from fewer days in group care initially
• You value the balance of group care socialization (3 days) with home-based parental care (2 days)

Part-Time Availability — Important Note

Part-time spots at quality licensed daycares in Saskatchewan are more competitive than full-time spots. A 3-day part-time spot requires filling the same physical space — and a centre might prioritize full-time enrollment to maximize the efficiency of their capacity. Contact Daisy Days Daycare at 306-807-3233 early to ask about current part-time availability and whether there is a waitlist for part-time specifically.

Transitioning From Part-Time to Full-Time

Many families start with part-time during their child’s adjustment period and transition to full-time as their child settles and their work schedule demands. Discuss this transition intention with Daisy Days Daycare at enrollment — if you anticipate needing a full-time spot within 3-6 months, we can plan for this transition rather than treating it as a new enrollment.

The T778 Tax Deduction and Part-Time Care

Part-time daycare fees are equally eligible for the CRA T778 childcare expense deduction — the limit ($8,000 for children under 7) is rarely reached even at full-time CWELCC rates, so part-time fees are fully claimable within the same limit. Every dollar you spend at Daisy Days Daycare is a deductible childcare expense.

→ Daycare billing and CWELCC rates guide
→ T778 childcare expense deduction guide
→ Waitlist tips for getting a spot

Contact Daisy Days Daycare to discuss full-time or part-time enrollment options in south Regina SK.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5