How to Apply for Saskatchewan Child Care Subsidy 2026 | Step-by-Step Guide | Daisy Days

Saskatchewan families who qualify for the Saskatchewan Child Care Subsidy can receive additional financial assistance for licensed childcare costs on top of the CWELCC $10/day program. Here’s your complete step-by-step guide to applying for the Saskatchewan Child Care Subsidy in 2026.

What Is the Saskatchewan Child Care Subsidy?

The Saskatchewan Child Care Subsidy is a means-tested provincial program that provides additional financial assistance to lower-income families to access licensed childcare. It is administered by Saskatchewan Social Services and is separate from the CWELCC program.

Key facts for 2026:

• Income-tested — eligibility and benefit amount depend on household income
• Applies only to licensed childcare (not unlicensed or informal care)
• Can stack on top of CWELCC to further reduce costs for qualifying families
• Assessed at the family level (household income determines benefit)

Who Is Eligible for the Saskatchewan Child Care Subsidy?

General eligibility criteria:

• Saskatchewan resident
• Child is enrolled in a licensed childcare program
• Household income falls below provincial subsidy thresholds
• Child must be under school age (or school-age in licensed out-of-school care)

Contact Saskatchewan Social Services or visit saskatchewan.ca for current 2026 income thresholds, as these are updated periodically.

Documents Needed to Apply for Saskatchewan Child Care Subsidy

• Government-issued photo ID for the applying parent/guardian
• Your child’s birth certificate
• Proof of household income (Notice of Assessment from CRA, pay stubs, or other income documentation)
• Enrollment confirmation from your licensed daycare (Daisy Days Daycare can provide this)
• Your current monthly daycare fee statement (net of CWELCC)

How to Apply — Step-by-Step

1. Enroll at a licensed daycare: You must be enrolled at a provincially licensed centre like Daisy Days Daycare before applying. Contact us at 306-807-3233 to discuss enrollment.
2. Gather your documents: Compile the income and identity documents listed above.
3. Apply online or in person:
   • Online: MySaskatchewan.ca
   • In person: Local Saskatchewan Social Services office in Regina SK
   • By phone: Saskatchewan Social Services helpline
4. Submit income verification: Social Services will assess your household income to determine your subsidy amount.
5. Provide daycare enrollment details: Your licensed daycare (Daisy Days Daycare) will be notified of your subsidy approval.
6. Subsidy applied to your account: Approved subsidies reduce your monthly daycare fee below the CWELCC rate for qualifying families.

How the Subsidy and CWELCC Work Together at Daisy Days

The CWELCC program reduces your fee to approximately $10/day automatically. If you additionally qualify for the Saskatchewan Child Care Subsidy, it may reduce or eliminate the remaining $10/day cost depending on your income level.

→ CWELCC eligibility requirements Saskatchewan 2026
→ All financial assistance programs for daycare in Regina SK
→ 2026 childcare tax credit — additional savings

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