Daycare Food, Snack & Allergy Policy in Regina SK | Daisy Days Daycare Guide

When enrolling your child in licensed daycare in Regina SK, food and allergy policies are critically important — especially for families managing food allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions. Here’s a comprehensive guide to how food, snacks, and allergies are handled at licensed daycares in Saskatchewan, and what to ask during your tour at Daisy Days Daycare.

Meals and Snacks at Licensed Daycares in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan licensed daycares vary in their meal and snack provision:

• Snack-only model (most common): The daycare provides morning and/or afternoon snacks; parents send a packed lunch from home in a labelled bag or container.
• Full meal service model: Some centres provide full hot lunch and both snacks; families pay a small additional meal fee.
• Bring-everything model: Less common; families provide all food including snacks.

Contact Daisy Days Daycare at 306-807-3233 to confirm which model we currently use and what families should send with their child each day.

Allergy Management at Licensed Daycares in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan’s licensed childcare regulations require centres to maintain documented allergy management systems for enrolled children. At quality licensed daycares, this includes:

• Anaphylaxis plans: Written plan created with parents for children with severe (anaphylactic) food allergies — documents triggers, symptoms, and emergency response steps
• EpiPen/Auvi-Q storage: Prescribed epinephrine auto-injectors kept accessible in the classroom with clear protocols
• Educator training: ECE educators trained in allergy recognition and emergency response, including auto-injector administration
• Allergy alerts: Visible allergy communication in classrooms and food preparation areas
• Allergen-aware practices: Many Saskatchewan licensed daycares implement nut-free or allergen-aware environments

What to Disclose at Daycare Enrollment

At enrollment, you MUST disclose all of the following food-related information for your child:

• All known food allergies, including severity (intolerance vs. allergy vs. anaphylactic risk)
• Any prescribed epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPen, Auvi-Q) — provide a second unit for the centre
• Dietary restrictions based on religion, culture, or family preference
• Texture or feeding issues that ECE educators should know about

Important: Withholding allergy information from your child’s daycare puts your child and potentially other children at risk. Licensed daycares in Saskatchewan are equipped to manage food allergies safely — but only if they know about them at enrollment.

Tips for Parents Packing Daycare Lunches in Regina SK

• Use insulated lunch bags with a small ice pack for perishables
• Label all containers with your child’s name
• Avoid packing allergen foods if other children in the room have severe allergies
• Pack foods your child can eat independently (cut grapes, small pieces)
• Include a note if anything in the lunch is new or may cause a reaction

Ask These Questions During Your Daisy Days Tour

• Do you provide snacks? What does a typical snack look like?
• Is the centre nut-free or allergen-aware?
• How are anaphylaxis plans documented and communicated to all staff?
• Are all educators trained in EpiPen administration?
• What happens at lunch if my child doesn’t eat?

Book a free tour at Daisy Days Daycare to discuss our food and allergy policy in detail.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5