Moving to Regina SK with Young Children | How to Find CWELCC Licensed Daycare When You Relocate

Daisy Days Daycare at 2007 Potts Crescent East, Harbour Landing, Regina SK S4V 2E5 serves families relocating to Regina from across Canada and internationally. Licensed CWELCC childcare planning is one of the most time-sensitive items on a relocation checklist — and one that directly determines how quickly your family can settle and return to work. This guide covers everything relocating families need to know about finding licensed daycare in Regina SK before, during, and after your move.

Key takeaways

• Start Your Childcare Search Before You Move to Regina
• CWELCC for Families Moving from Another Province
• Choosing Where to Live in Regina SK: Proximity to Licensed Daycare
• Documents Required for Saskatchewan Daycare Enrollment
• The Daisy Days Transition Process for Relocating Families

Start Your Childcare Search Before You Move to Regina

The most common mistake relocating families make is treating childcare as something to figure out after arrival. By that point, waitlists at licensed CWELCC-enrolled centres in South Regina are often already full for the age group you need. Daisy Days accepts waitlist registrations from families who have not yet arrived in Regina. Contact us from another city or province and be added to the waitlist immediately.

Realistic waitlist timelines for relocating families:

• Infant program (6 weeks-18 months): Contact us 9-12 months before your target start date
• Toddler program (18 months-3 years): Contact us 6-9 months before your target start date
• Preschool program (3-5 years): Contact us 3-6 months before your target start date
• BASC (Kindergarten-Grade 6): Contact us by April for a September start

CWELCC for Families Moving from Another Province

Saskatchewan’s CWELCC program operates independently from provincial programs in BC, Alberta, Ontario, and other provinces. If you are moving from another province where you were receiving childcare subsidies, those do not transfer to Saskatchewan. You will need to enroll at a CWELCC-participating licensed centre in Saskatchewan to access the provincial subsidy. Daisy Days Daycare is CWELCC-enrolled — the $10/day average subsidized fee applies from your child’s first day of enrollment at our centre.

Choosing Where to Live in Regina SK: Proximity to Licensed Daycare

Daisy Days Daycare is located at 2007 Potts Crescent East in Harbour Landing — one of Regina’s largest and fastest-growing residential communities in the southwest of the city. Nearby communities include Harbour Landing, Creekside, Lakeridge, Brigadoon (2-5 minute drive), Fairways West, Westerra, Glencairn Village (5-8 minutes), and Westhill Park, The Creeks (7-10 minutes). Our location puts morning drop-off conveniently on the route to major south Regina employment corridors.

Documents Required for Saskatchewan Daycare Enrollment

When enrolling after relocation, bring these to your enrollment appointment:

• Proof of Saskatchewan residency — utility bill, lease agreement, or other documentation confirming your Regina address
• Your child’s immunization records — Saskatchewan requires up-to-date immunization. Request records from your previous provincial health authority before your move.
• Saskatchewan Health Card — Apply upon arrival at Service Saskatchewan. Processing takes approximately 3 months, but proof of application is accepted at enrollment.
• Emergency contact and pickup authorization list
• Medical, allergy, or developmental documentation from previous healthcare providers

The Daisy Days Transition Process for Relocating Families

Relocating families face a double transition: a new city AND a new daycare environment simultaneously. Daisy Days’ graduated transition process acknowledges this reality with centre tours during active programming, a one-hour enrollment orientation, and short initial visits before the first full day. Our educators understand that newly arrived families may feel isolated while establishing new social networks, and are happy to make connections to other Daisy Days families when appropriate.

Resources for Families Relocating to Regina SK

• Service Saskatchewan: Apply for your Health Card upon arrival
• Regina Immigrant Women Centre and Newcomers Welcome Centre: Settlement services and community connections for newcomer families
• Saskatchewan Health Authority: Children’s developmental assessment and therapy services
• Regina Public and Catholic School Divisions: School registration open year-round for new residents

Related: Licensed Daycare Regina SK | CWELCC $10/Day Regina SK | Infant Daycare Regina SK | How to Enroll at Daisy Days

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