Stack CWELCC and Childcare Subsidies in Regina SK ‌ Maximize Your Savings at Daisy Days

Most Regina SK families know about CWELCC – the program that reduces licensed daycare to $10/day. Fewer families know that CWELCC can also be stacked with the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI), the federal T778 Childcare Expense Deduction, and the Canada Child Benefit to create a combined financial package that makes licensed daycare at Daisy Days one of the most affordable options in Regina SK.

Note: The Saskatchewan Child Care Subsidy was replaced by the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI) in 2024. The SEI provides a monthly benefit to lower-income working families. Check current eligibility and amounts on the Government of Saskatchewan SEI page.

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Key takeaways

• Benefit 1: CWELCC – $10/Day Fixed Rate
• Benefit 2: Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI) (Income-Tested)
• Benefit 3: Federal T778 Childcare Expense Deduction
• Benefit 4: Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
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Benefit 1: CWELCC – $10/Day Fixed Rate

CWELCC is the federal-provincial childcare agreement that sets the daily fee for licensed daycare to $10/day at enrolled centres. Saskatchewan is one of six provinces where the $10/day rate is set as a fixed fee (not an average) for all licensed CWELCC-enrolled centres. No income test. No separate application required from parents. CWELCC is not a ousehold income benefit – it applies to all enrolled families equally.

Benefit 2: Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI) (Income-Tested)

The Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI) is a provincial financial aid program for families meeting income eligibility criteria. You apply directly to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. Subsidy amounts are based on family size, income, and number of children in care. If approved, the subsidy is paid directly to the daycare centre on your behalf. Subsidy amounts based on eligibility reduce your out-of-pocket fee below $10/day, depending on income and circumstances.

Benefit 3: Federal T778 Childcare Expense Deduction

The T778 Childcare Expense Deduction is a federal income tax deduction available to all Canadian families with children in licensed childcare. You claim the actual fees paid to Daisy Days. It must be claimed by the lower-income spouse in most situations. Daisy Days provides annual childcare receipts every February.

Benefit 4: Canada Child Benefit (CCB)

The CCB is a monthly non-taxable federal payment for families with children under 18. It is not specifically a childcare benefit. The CCB provides a significant annual non-taxable payment per child (amounts are determined annually by the federal government). While not a childcare-specific benefit, families with children in licensed care often use part of their CCB payment toward remaining childcare costs.

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