Full-Time vs Part-Time Daycare in Regina SK | Which Is Right for Your Family?

One of the first decisions Regina SK parents face when considering licensed daycare is whether to enroll full-time or part-time. Both options have distinct advantages depending on your family’s work schedule, budget, and your child’s needs. Here’s how to decide what’s right for your family.

Full-Time Daycare in Regina SK

Full-time licensed daycare typically means 4–5 days per week, full-day (usually 7am–6pm). This is the most common enrollment type for families where one or both parents work full-time.

Advantages of full-time daycare:

• Consistent routine supports children’s sense of security and reduces adjustment difficulties
• Deeper peer relationships — children develop stronger friendships with consistent playmates
• Full-day ECE-led curriculum across all developmental domains
• Predictable coverage for working parents
• CWELCC at approximately $10/day applies to all full-time enrolled days

Part-Time Daycare in Regina SK

Part-time licensed daycare typically means 2–3 days per week, or half-days. It’s suitable for families where a parent works part-time, is transitioning from parental leave, or is supplementing family care with structured group experiences.

Advantages of part-time daycare:

• Lower overall cost (even with CWELCC, fewer days = lower monthly spend)
• Gradual introduction to group care — ideal for children with higher separation anxiety
• Flexibility for parents with variable work schedules
• Complements home care with structured peer interaction

Does CWELCC Apply to Part-Time Daycare in Saskatchewan?

Yes. The CWELCC $10/day fee applies to all enrolled days, whether full-time or part-time. A child enrolled 3 days/week at Daisy Days Daycare still receives the $10/day CWELCC rate for those three days.

Which Is Better for My Child’s Development?

Research on childcare attendance patterns suggests that consistent, quality care — whether full or part-time — produces better outcomes than irregular or low-quality care. For most children, 3+ days per week of quality licensed care provides sufficient peer interaction and ECE-led programming for strong developmental outcomes.

Children who attend only 1–2 days per week may have a harder time adjusting (the routine isn’t consistent enough to feel familiar), though this varies significantly by individual child.

Availability at Daisy Days Daycare — Full-Time and Part-Time

Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK offers full-time enrollment across all age groups. Part-time availability varies — contact us at 306-807-3233 to discuss your specific scheduling needs and what’s currently available for your child’s age group.

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