Childcare Costs With a Second Child — CWELCC Savings for Two Kids | Daisy Days Regina SK

For growing Regina SK families with a second child on the way — or a second child already here — the childcare cost calculation has fundamentally changed with CWELCC. At Daisy Days Daycare, here’s the honest look at what two children in licensed daycare actually costs in 2026, and how CWELCC makes it manageable.

The Pre-CWELCC Two-Child Daycare Reality

Before CWELCC, having two children in licensed daycare simultaneously was financially devastating for most Regina SK families:

• Infant: $50-65/day × 22 days = $1,100-1,430/month
• Toddler: $40-55/day × 22 days = $880-1,210/month
• Total: $1,980-2,640/month — approaching $24,000-31,680/year

Many families made the painful decision to have one parent leave the workforce entirely, or rely on informal care for the second child, because two licensed daycare spots were unaffordable.

The CWELCC Two-Child Reality at Daisy Days Daycare in 2026

Scenario	Monthly Cost (CWELCC)	Annual Cost
Infant + Toddler, both full-time	~$440	~$5,000
Toddler + Preschooler, both full-time	~$440	~$5,000
Infant + Preschooler, both full-time	~$440	~$5,000
Two school-age (BASC both), full-time	~$440	~$5,000

At approximately $440/month for two children in full-time licensed care, the financial case for both parents maintaining their careers is overwhelming at virtually all Regina SK income levels.

Planning the Second Child’s Daycare at Daisy Days Daycare

Key considerations for families planning a second child’s daycare enrollment at Daisy Days Daycare:

Infant Waitlist — Start During Pregnancy

Infant spots at Daisy Days Daycare are our most limited — contact us as soon as you know you’re expecting your second child to join the infant waitlist. Even though your first child is already enrolled, the second child’s infant spot is separate and must be waitlisted independently.

Sibling Priority (Ask Specifically)

Some licensed daycares in Saskatchewan offer informal sibling priority for waitlist placement — if your first child is enrolled, your second child may get earlier waitlist consideration. Ask Daisy Days Daycare specifically about sibling waitlist priority at 306-807-3233.

Coordinating Parental Leave With Your First Child’s Enrollment

When you’re on parental leave with your second child, your first child typically continues their daycare enrollment — maintaining their spot and routine is usually best for the older child. The CWELCC rate applies to your first child throughout your second parental leave.

Staggered Schedule Planning

If your two children have different enrollment days or times (e.g., older child at school in mornings, younger child full-time), coordinate schedules to simplify drop-off and pickup. One location for both children is one of the key practical advantages of sibling enrollment at Daisy Days Daycare.

Tax Implications — Two Children

With two children, your CRA T778 childcare deduction amounts to approximately $4,400-5,000/year (approximately $2,200/child at CWELCC rates). The deduction limits per child still apply: up to $8,000 for children under 7 and up to $5,000 for children 7-16. Your total annual CWELCC payments comfortably fit within these limits for most family configurations.

→ Full CRA childcare tax deduction guide for multiple children
→ Infant waitlist guide for Regina SK
→ CWELCC savings calculator

Contact Daisy Days Daycare to plan your growing family’s childcare in Regina SK.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5