CWELCC $10-a-Day Childcare in Saskatchewan: What Parents Pay in 2026

CWELCC has changed what childcare costs in Saskatchewan. For families at licensed, enrolled centres, the daily fee is now approximately $10 instead of the much higher market rates of a few years ago. This guide explains how CWELCC works in 2026, who benefits, and what families actually pay at Daisy Days Daycare 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.

What CWELCC Is

CWELCC stands for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement. It is a federal-provincial program that reduces the cost of licensed childcare for families.

Saskatchewan participates in CWELCC, and licensed centres that enrol in the program pass the fee reduction on to parents.

The headline result is approximately $10 per day for licensed childcare — a dramatic saving compared with historical rates.

How the $10-a-Day Fee Works

At a CWELCC-enrolled centre, the fee for licensed care is reduced to approximately $10 per day. The reduction applies to licensed programs, which is why the type of provider matters.

The fee is per child, per day of care. Families with more than one child in care benefit for each child.

Your exact cost can be lower still if you qualify for the Saskatchewan child care subsidy.

Who Benefits

CWELCC benefits families using licensed childcare at enrolled centres. Daisy Days Daycare is CWELCC-enrolled, so families here pay approximately $10 per day.

The program is designed to make licensed care affordable for ordinary working families, not only those with the lowest incomes.

Because it applies to licensed care, CWELCC also encourages families toward regulated, higher-quality childcare.

CWELCC and the Saskatchewan Subsidy Together

CWELCC and the Saskatchewan child care subsidy are separate programs that can be combined. CWELCC lowers the base fee; the subsidy further reduces what qualifying families pay.

Some families end up paying less than $10 per day once subsidy is applied.

Read our Saskatchewan child care subsidy guide.

What CWELCC Means for Quality

CWELCC is not only about cost. Because it applies to licensed care, it supports regulated ratios, trained staff and provincial health and safety standards.

Families get affordability and quality together, rather than having to trade one for the other.

Read our guide to Saskatchewan childcare regulations.

How to Access CWELCC at Daisy Days Daycare

Accessing CWELCC at Daisy Days Daycare is simple: enrol your child in one of our licensed programs. We are CWELCC-enrolled, so eligible families pay approximately $10 per day.

We will confirm your CWELCC status as part of enrolment and explain how it interacts with any subsidy you receive.

Read our step-by-step enrolment guide.

What CWELCC Covers and Does Not Cover

CWELCC reduces the fee for licensed childcare. It does not cover other costs a family might have, such as transport, or care outside licensed hours.

It applies to the licensed programs a centre offers. At Daisy Days Daycare, that includes infant, toddler, preschool and before-and-after-school care.

If you have questions about what is covered in your situation, ask us.

CWELCC in 2026: What Has Changed

CWELCC has rolled out in stages, and the details continue to evolve as the program matures. Fee levels, eligibility and enrolment processes can change from year to year.

Because of this, we always recommend confirming current details with the province and with our centre at the time you enrol.

We keep families informed of anything that affects their fees.

Common Questions About the $10-a-Day Fee

Parents often ask whether the $10-a-day fee is guaranteed, whether it applies to all ages and whether it can be combined with subsidy.

At a CWELCC-enrolled centre, eligible families pay approximately $10 per day across our licensed programs, and subsidy can be combined for families who qualify.

The best way to get an exact figure is to talk to us about your child’s age and schedule.

Getting Started

If you have been putting off childcare because of cost, CWELCC may change the maths for your family. Licensed care at approximately $10 per day is within reach for many more households than before.

Daisy Days Daycare has cared for Regina families since March 2010. We are licensed, CWELCC-enrolled and located at 2007 Potts Crescent East.

Call 306-807-3233, email info@daisydaysdaycare.com, or book a free tour to see the centre and discuss your fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CWELCC?

CWELCC is the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement, a federal-provincial program that reduces the cost of licensed childcare. Saskatchewan participates.

How much is the $10-a-day fee?

At CWELCC-enrolled centres, eligible families pay approximately $10 per day for licensed childcare.

Does CWELCC apply to all daycare?

CWELCC applies to licensed, enrolled childcare providers. Daisy Days Daycare is CWELCC-enrolled.

Can I combine CWELCC with the Saskatchewan subsidy?

Yes. The subsidy is separate from CWELCC and can be combined with it for families who qualify.

Is the $10-a-day fee per child?

Yes. The reduced fee applies per child, per day of care.

Related Reading for Regina Families

• CWELCC Daycare Saskatchewan
• Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI) Guide
• Daycare Fees and Costs in Regina SK
• Daycare in Regina SK
• Book a Free Daycare Tour