Daycare Pickup Authorization Policy in Saskatchewan | What Parents Need to Know | Daisy Days

Understanding your licensed daycare’s pickup authorization policy is a safety-critical part of enrollment. In Saskatchewan, licensed daycares take pickup authorization extremely seriously — and for good reason. Here’s what you need to know before your child starts at any licensed childcare centre in Regina SK.

How Pickup Authorization Works at Licensed Daycares in Saskatchewan

At enrollment, every family must provide a list of adults who are authorized to pick up their child. This list is part of your registration documentation and is kept on file at the daycare. Key points:

• Written authorization required: All authorized pickup persons must be listed on the child’s registration form or added via written authorization from the primary parent/guardian
• Photo ID may be required: Licensed daycares in Saskatchewan may request photo ID for any authorized pickup person not personally known to the educators — especially for first-time pickups
• Updates must be submitted in writing: Adding or removing authorized persons must be done in writing (email or physical form) — not verbally at drop-off
• Emergency additions: If an emergency requires an unauthorized person to pick up your child, call the centre in advance and have the person bring photo ID

Who To Include on Your Authorized Pickup List

• Both parents (if applicable and safe to do so)
• Grandparents or relatives who may pick up
• Regular babysitters or nannies
• Family friends designated for emergency pickup
• Anyone who may cover pickup during parent illness or travel

Include contact numbers for every authorized person. Daisy Days Daycare educators should be able to reach every person on the list if needed.

Custody Situations and Daycare Pickup in Saskatchewan

Licensed daycares in Saskatchewan navigate custody situations carefully:

• Without a court order: Both biological parents typically have equal pickup rights unless the daycare is informed otherwise
• With a court order: Provide a copy of the custody agreement or court order to the daycare. Daisy Days Daycare will follow court-documented restrictions.
• Restraining orders: Provide a copy immediately. Licensed daycares will not release a child to a person against whom a restraining order is in place.
• Documentation must be current: Ensure the daycare has updated custody documentation if orders change

What Happens When an Unauthorized Person Attempts Pickup

At Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK, if an unauthorized person attempts to pick up a child:

1. The educator politely informs the person they are not on the authorized pickup list
2. The primary parent/guardian is contacted immediately for authorization
3. If the person refuses to leave or the situation is unsafe, Regina Police Service will be called
4. The child remains in the care of Daisy Days Daycare until an authorized person arrives

Late Pickup at Daisy Days Daycare

Contact Daisy Days Daycare immediately if you’ll be late for pickup. After-hours pickup may incur a late fee as outlined in your enrollment agreement. If no authorized person arrives and we cannot reach any listed contacts, Daisy Days Daycare follows Saskatchewan’s mandated protocol for uncontacted families.

Contact Daisy Days Daycare to discuss enrollment policies.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5