Before and After School Care in Regina — What to Look For and How to Register

# Post 19: Before and After School Care in Regina — What to Look For and How to Register

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## Before and After School Care in Regina — What to Look For and How to Register

For working parents in Regina, the school day doesn’t match the work day. School typically runs from roughly 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM — but most parents need to be at work by 8:00 and aren’t done until 5:00 or 5:30. That gap — before school in the morning and after school in the afternoon — requires a plan.

Before and after school care (also called school-age care) at a licensed daycare centre is one of the most popular and practical solutions for Regina families. This guide covers what school-age care looks like, what to look for in a quality program, how the CWELCC $10/day subsidy applies, and how to register your child at Daisy Days Daycare.

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## What Is Before and After School Care?

Before and after school care programs provide licensed, supervised care for school-age children (typically kindergarten through Grade 6) during the gap between the school day and standard work hours.

At most licensed centres in Saskatchewan, this looks like:

**Morning (Before School) Care:**
– Typically 7:00–7:30 AM to school start time
– Supervised breakfast or morning snack
– Quiet activities, free play, or outdoor time
– Transportation or walking to nearby school (varies by centre)

**Afternoon (After School) Care:**
– From school dismissal (typically 3:00–3:30 PM) to 5:00–5:30 PM
– Homework time and supervised quiet study
– Snack
– Active play, creative activities, and social time

**Professional Day and Holiday Care:**
– Many licensed centres also offer full-day care during school professional development days, spring break, winter break, and other school holidays
– These full-day sessions bridge the gap when school is closed but parents still need coverage

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## How CWELCC Applies to School-Age Care

Yes — the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) $10/day fee reduction applies to school-age care at participating licensed centres.

As of 2026, Saskatchewan families with children in before/after school care at a CWELCC-participating centre pay approximately $10/day (when averaged across the school year). This is a dramatic reduction from pre-program rates, which typically ranged from $450–$650/month for school-age care.

At Daisy Days Daycare, we are a fully licensed, CWELCC-participating centre. CWELCC rates apply to our school-age care program.

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## What to Look For in a Quality School-Age Care Program

Not all before and after school programs are equal. Here are the key qualities to look for when choosing a school-age care program in Regina:

### 1. Provincial Licensing
Only licensed facilities can participate in CWELCC and are subject to provincial quality standards. Ask to see the licence and the most recent inspection report.

### 2. Qualified, Consistent Staff
Look for centres where staff are ECE-certified or working toward certification. Consistency matters — your school-age child should build a relationship with their caregivers, not encounter rotating strangers.

### 3. Structured but Flexible Programming
After a full day at school, children need a mix of structure (homework time, organized activities) and genuine downtime (free play, creative expression, outdoor time). Avoid programs that feel like an extension of school or, conversely, unstructured babysitting.

### 4. Homework Support
Younger school-age children (Grades 1–3) especially benefit from a calm, supervised homework period. Ask whether staff provide any homework support or simply a quiet environment.

### 5. Adequate Outdoor Time
Regina has real seasons, and children benefit from daily outdoor time year-round. Ask about the outdoor time policy and what outdoor activities are offered in winter.

### 6. Nutritious Snacks
Afternoon energy levels are critical for school-age children. Look for programs that provide nutritious snacks rather than packaged foods and juice boxes.

### 7. Transportation (If Needed)
If your child’s school is not walkable from the daycare centre, ask about transportation arrangements. Some centres walk children to and from nearby schools; others require families to make their own transportation arrangements.

### 8. Communication with Parents
School-age children encounter more complex social dynamics at school. A quality daycare will communicate with you about how your child is doing — not just report injuries and incidents but flag social and emotional concerns proactively.

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## A Typical After School Day at Daisy Days Daycare

When your school-age child arrives at Daisy Days Daycare after their school day, here’s what a typical afternoon looks like:

**3:00–3:30 PM — Arrival and Snack**
Children arrive, settle in, and enjoy a nutritious afternoon snack. This is casual, social time for children to decompress after the school day.

**3:30–4:15 PM — Homework Time**
A structured but low-pressure homework period. Staff are available to assist with questions; children who don’t have homework engage in quiet reading or drawing.

**4:15–5:00 PM — Activity Block**
Depending on the day: outdoor play (weather permitting), creative arts projects, STEM challenges, group games, or free choice activity time.

**5:00–5:30 PM — Wind-Down and Pickup**
Quieter activities, reading, and relaxed conversation as families arrive for pickup.

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## Professional Day and Holiday Care at Daisy Days Daycare

Daisy Days Daycare offers full-day care for school-age children on school professional development days, winter break, spring break, and statutory holidays. Our holiday programming includes themed activities, special projects, outdoor adventures (weather appropriate), and field trips (as arranged).

Families enrolled in our regular before/after school program are given first priority for holiday care. Space is limited — register early.

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## Registering Your School-Age Child

To enroll your school-age child in our before and after school program:

1. **Contact us** by phone (306-807-3233), email (info@daisydaysdaycare.com), or through our [contact form](/contact-us/)
2. **Confirm availability** for your preferred schedule (morning care, afternoon care, or both)
3. **Complete enrollment paperwork** — we make this straightforward
4. **Sign your childcare agreement**, which includes CWELCC fee documentation
5. **Your child’s first day** — we will walk through the orientation routine together

We recommend reaching out as early as possible. School-age spots fill quickly, particularly at the start of each school year.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: My child’s school is not near your centre. Can they still attend?**
A: Please contact us to discuss your specific situation. We serve children attending schools in our area and will walk through logistics with you.

**Q: Can my child attend only morning care, or only after school care?**
A: Yes. We offer flexible enrollment for morning-only, afternoon-only, or both. Fees are structured accordingly.

**Q: Does CWELCC apply if my child only attends a few days per week?**
A: Yes. CWELCC reduces the daily rate regardless of the number of days attended. Fees are prorated based on days of care.

**Q: My child is in Grade 6. Do they qualify for school-age care?**
A: CWELCC covers children up to age 12. Check with us about age-group specifics for our current program.

**Q: Are snacks included, or do I need to send food?**
A: Afternoon snack is provided. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions during enrollment.

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## Let’s Talk About Your Family’s Needs

Every Regina family has a different schedule. Our before and after school care program is designed to give working parents reliable, high-quality, licensed care that fits the real shape of a working day — at a price that the CWELCC program makes genuinely affordable.

[Contact Daisy Days Daycare today](/contact-us/) to ask about availability and to book a facility tour. We look forward to welcoming your school-age child to our community.

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*Daisy Days Daycare | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina, SK S4V 2E5 | 306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com*