How to Choose a Daycare in Regina SK — Complete 2026 Parent Checklist

Choosing a licensed daycare in Regina SK is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child’s early years. With CWELCC making quality care accessible at approximately $10/day, the bar for every licensed centre is now high. This complete checklist helps you evaluate any daycare in Regina SK — including Daisy Days Daycare at 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5. Call 306-807-3233.

The Non-Negotiable Must-Haves

Before considering anything else, confirm these absolute requirements:

• ✅ Licensed by Saskatchewan Ministry of Education — verify at the Ministry directly
• ✅ CWELCC-enrolled — confirms active licensing in good standing
• ✅ ECE-certified educators in all rooms, not just one or two
• ✅ Appropriate ratios maintained at all times — ask specifically about outdoor play and meal times
• ✅ Annual inspection with no outstanding orders — ask to see the most recent inspection report

Quality Indicators — What Good Looks Like

• ✅ Low educator turnover — children thrive with consistent relationships
• ✅ Warm, responsive educator-child interaction you can observe during a tour
• ✅ Language-rich environment — educators talking, narrating, reading to children
• ✅ Clean, organized, safe physical environment
• ✅ Daily outdoor play in all weather
• ✅ Transparent communication — daily updates, open-door policy
• ✅ Documented curriculum — not just “we keep them busy”
• ✅ Clear, written policies on everything (sick day, behaviour, photos, field trips)

Red Flags — Proceed with Caution

• 🚩 Educators don’t know children by name or show little warmth
• 🚩 Evasive answers about ratios, licensing, or inspection results
• 🚩 High educator turnover — “we get a lot of new staff”
• 🚩 Punitive discipline: shame, isolation, withholding snacks
• 🚩 Screen time as primary activity
• 🚩 Dirty or poorly maintained environment
• 🚩 Can’t produce a copy of their licence or recent inspection report
• 🚩 Pressure to sign contracts before you’ve had time to think

Questions to Ask During the Tour

1. “What is your educator-to-child ratio, and is it maintained at all times?”
2. “How long have your educators been here? What is your typical turnover?”
3. “Can I see your most recent Ministry inspection report?”
4. “What is your sick day / exclusion policy?”
5. “How do you handle toddler behaviour — hitting, biting?”
6. “What does a typical day look like for my child’s age group?”
7. “How do you communicate with parents about my child’s day?”

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2007 Potts Crescent East | Regina, SK S4V 2E5 | CWELCC $10/Day | Licensed Since 2010