What Is the CWELCC $10-a-Day Childcare Program in Saskatchewan? | Daisy Days Guide

The CWELCC program — often called the “$10-a-day childcare program” or “the $10/day daycare” — has fundamentally changed how Saskatchewan families access and pay for licensed childcare. If you’ve heard about the $10-a-day program but aren’t sure exactly how it works, this guide from Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK explains everything.

What CWELCC Stands For and Why It Exists

CWELCC stands for Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care — a federal program introduced in Budget 2021 by the Government of Canada. The federal government signed bilateral agreements with each province and territory to fund a massive, sustained reduction in licensed childcare fees across Canada.

Saskatchewan signed its CWELCC agreement, and licensed daycares that enrolled in the program began reducing fees progressively — reaching approximately $10/day by 2025-2026. The goal: make quality licensed childcare as affordable as possible for Canadian families.

How the $10/Day Rate Works

• No income limit: All families pay approximately $10/day regardless of household income — there is no means-testing for CWELCC
• At enrolled centres only: The $10/day rate only applies at licensed childcare centres that have enrolled in CWELCC. Not all Saskatchewan licensed centres have enrolled.
• All age groups: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children all pay approximately $10/day at enrolled centres
• Both full-time and part-time: The CWELCC rate applies to enrolled care days regardless of whether you’re full-time (5 days) or part-time (2-3 days)
• The savings are immediate: From the first day of enrollment at a CWELCC centre, you pay the reduced rate — approximately $220/month for full-time versus approximately $990-1,375/month at full fee

CWELCC vs. Other Childcare Programs

• CWELCC: Reduces fees at enrolled licensed centres to approximately $10/day. No income limit. Universal.
• Saskatchewan Child Care Subsidy: Additional income-tested assistance for lower-income families. Can stack with CWELCC. Requires application through Social Services.
• CRA Child Care Expense Deduction (Line 21400): Federal tax deduction for childcare costs paid. Applies to your net CWELCC payments. Not a separate program — claimed on your annual tax return.
• Canada Child Benefit (CCB): Monthly payments to families with children under 18. Income-tested. Not specifically for daycare costs but supplements household income.

Is Daisy Days Daycare a CWELCC Centre in Regina SK?

Yes. Daisy Days Daycare at 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5 is fully enrolled in the CWELCC program. All four programs — infant, toddler, preschool, and before/after school care — are available at approximately $10/day.

→ CWELCC eligibility requirements Saskatchewan 2026
→ Calculate your family’s CWELCC savings
→ 2026 daycare cost guide for Regina SK

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