Is Daisy Days Daycare CWELCC-approved?

Yes. Daisy Days Daycare is fully licensed and CWELCC-approved. Families pay approximately $10/day.

Is Daisy Days Daycare licensed in Saskatchewan?

Yes. Licensed under Saskatchewan Child Care Act since 2010.

What is the difference between regulated and unregulated childcare in Saskatchewan?

Regulated (licensed) childcare in Saskatchewan is governed by The Child Care Act, 2014 — facilities must meet provincial standards for staff ratios, educator qualifications, programming, and physical space, and are inspected regularly. Unregulated childcare (informal babysitters, unlicensed home daycares) has no such oversight or requirements.

Does CWELCC cover unregulated childcare in Saskatchewan?

No. The CWELCC $10/day program applies only to regulated (licensed) childcare centres and licensed family home daycares with provincial agreements in Saskatchewan. Unregulated childcare providers — informal babysitters, unlicensed home daycares — do not qualify for CWELCC.

Is unlicensed home daycare legal in Saskatchewan?

Small unlicensed home daycares (family home care) with limited numbers of children are legal in Saskatchewan if they remain below the licensing threshold. However, they are not regulated, not inspected, and not eligible for CWELCC. Families should carefully research any unlicensed provider.

Regulated vs Unregulated Childcare Saskatchewan — Key Differences

When searching for childcare in Regina SK, you’ll encounter both regulated (licensed) and unregulated (unlicensed) options. Understanding the difference is essential — it affects safety standards, educator qualifications, CWELCC eligibility, and your child’s rights as a consumer of childcare services.

What Is Regulated (Licensed) Childcare in Saskatchewan?

Regulated childcare in Saskatchewan refers to licensed childcare centres and licensed family home daycares that operate under The Child Care Act, 2014 and The Child Care Regulations, 2015, administered by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.

Licensed childcare facilities in Saskatchewan must:

Meet mandatory staff-to-child ratios by age group (1:3 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, 1:8 for preschool)
Employ ECE-certified educators in every room
Meet physical space and safety standards set by regulation
Maintain documented health, safety, and emergency policies
Undergo regular inspections by Ministry of Education licensing officers
Disclose licensing status to enrolled families

Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK is a fully licensed childcare centre meeting all Saskatchewan regulatory requirements.

What Is Unregulated (Unlicensed) Childcare in Saskatchewan?

Unregulated childcare includes:

Informal babysitters and nannies (in-home or in their home)
Small home-based daycares below the provincial licensing threshold
Relative care arrangements that aren’t formally licensed

None of these are regulated, inspected, or required to meet provincial staffing, programming, or safety standards.

CWELCC and Regulated vs. Unregulated Care

The CWELCC program — which reduces childcare fees to approximately $10/day — applies only to regulated (licensed) childcare in Saskatchewan. Families using unregulated care receive no CWELCC subsidy, regardless of their income.

This is one of the most important financial reasons to choose licensed daycare: with CWELCC, regulated daycare at Daisy Days costs approximately $10/day; unregulated alternatives at $25-50/day receive no subsidy and cost $500-1,000+/month more.