How to Choose a Daycare in Regina SK — Step-by-Step Guide for 2026 | Daisy Days

Choosing the right daycare in Regina SK is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child’s early development. With dozens of licensed and unlicensed options in the city, and the CWELCC program changing the financial landscape dramatically, here’s your step-by-step guide to finding the right fit for your family in 2026.

Step 1: Decide What Type of Care You Need

Before searching, clarify your family’s requirements:

• Age group: Infant, toddler, preschool, or school-age?
• Schedule: Full-time (5 days), part-time (2-3 days), or flexible?
• Start date: When do you need care to begin?
• Budget: CWELCC-enrolled centres charge approximately $10/day; unlicensed informal care is unsubsidized
• Location preference: Near your home, workplace, or school?

Step 2: Confirm Provincial Licensing

In Saskatchewan, childcare facilities are either licensed (regulated by the Ministry of Education under The Child Care Act, 2014) or unlicensed (unregulated). Only licensed facilities are eligible for CWELCC. Only licensed facilities are inspected. Only licensed facilities are required to have ECE-certified educators in every room.

Confirm that any daycare you’re considering is provincially licensed. Ask to see their licence or check Saskatchewan’s licensed daycare registry. Read more: Licensed vs home daycare in Saskatchewan.

Step 3: Verify CWELCC Enrollment

With the CWELCC program reducing licensed daycare fees to approximately $10/day, CWELCC enrollment should be a priority filter. Ask every centre directly: “Are you enrolled in the CWELCC program and charging approximately $10/day?”

Not all licensed daycares in Regina SK are CWELCC-enrolled. Some have opted out or are on waiting lists for enrollment. Daisy Days Daycare is fully enrolled in CWELCC. Check CWELCC eligibility requirements.

Step 4: Check Staff-to-Child Ratios

Saskatchewan sets minimum staff-to-child ratios for each age group (1:3 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, 1:8 for preschool). Ask prospective daycares whether they meet or exceed these minimums, and how ratios are maintained during lunch breaks, outdoor time, and when staff are absent. See the full Saskatchewan ratio guide.

Step 5: Book and Attend a Tour

A daycare tour is non-negotiable. During your tour, observe:

• How educators talk to children — are interactions warm, responsive, engaged?
• The physical environment — is it clean, safe, age-appropriate, visually stimulating?
• Whether children look happy and settled, or distressed
• Daily schedule posted visibly (routine is critical for young children)
• How the centre handles transitions, meals, and rest periods

Book a free tour at Daisy Days Daycare.

Step 6: Ask the Right Questions

Key questions to ask during any daycare tour in Regina SK:

• What are your educator-to-child ratios by age group?
• What qualifications do your educators hold? (ECE certification required?)
• What is your sick policy and when should I keep my child home?
• How do you manage food allergies and anaphylaxis?
• What is your policy for administering medication?
• How do you communicate with parents during the day?
• What does a typical daily schedule look like for my child’s age group?
• What is your fee structure and how does CWELCC billing work?

→ Full list: 10 questions to ask before choosing a daycare in Regina

Step 7: Get on the Waitlist Early

Infant and toddler spots at quality licensed CWELCC daycares in Regina SK fill months or years in advance. Once you’ve found a centre you trust, get on their enrollment list as early as possible. Don’t wait until you need care to start the search. Read: How to get off a daycare waitlist in Regina SK.

Ready to Start at Daisy Days Daycare?

Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK checks every box: provincially licensed, CWELCC-enrolled at $10/day, ECE-certified educators, established since 2010, serving infants through school age.

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