ECE Educator Qualifications & Training at Licensed Daycare in Regina SK | Daisy Days Guide

The qualifications of the people caring for your child are among the most important quality indicators you can evaluate when choosing a licensed daycare in Regina SK. At Daisy Days Daycare, all program rooms are staffed by ECE-certified educators — here’s what ECE certification means and why it matters for your child.

ECE Certification in Saskatchewan — The Three Levels

Level 1 ECE — Entry Level

• Requires approximately 6 months of formal ECE training or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Basic child development knowledge, program participation, supervision skills
• May work in licensed centres under supervision of Level 2 or Level 3 educators

Level 2 ECE — Diploma Level

• Requires a 1-year ECE diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Child development theory, curriculum planning, observation and documentation, family engagement
• Can serve as a primary educator in a licensed room

Level 3 ECE — Advanced Diploma or Degree

• Requires a 2-year ECE diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution
• Advanced curriculum design, leadership, inclusive practice, family and community engagement
• Often serves in senior educator or leadership roles within licensed centres

Saskatchewan’s ECE Staffing Requirements for Licensed Daycare

Saskatchewan’s Child Care Regulations specify minimum ECE qualifications required in licensed daycare rooms. Key requirements include:

• At least one Level 2 or Level 3 ECE must be on duty in each program room at all times during operating hours
• The Director/Supervisor of a licensed centre must hold at least a Level 2 certification (Level 3 strongly preferred)
• All staff must have current criminal record checks (including vulnerable sector check) before starting work with children
• First Aid and CPR certification is required for all staff working with children

Why Educator Qualifications Predict Your Child’s Outcomes

The research on early childhood education is consistent: educator qualifications are the single strongest predictor of childcare quality. This is because:

• Trained ECE educators understand developmental sequences — they recognize where a child is developmentally and what experiences best support their next steps
• Trained ECE educators design intentional environments — the arrangement of the room, the materials available, the documentation practices — that maximize children’s learning
• Trained ECE educators use language differently — they use richer vocabulary, ask more open-ended questions, and engage children in more cognitively stimulating conversation
• Trained ECE educators handle challenging behaviour more effectively, with positive guidance strategies rather than reactive responses

Saskatchewan Educator-to-Child Ratios at Licensed Daycare

Age Group	Ratio (Educator:Children)
Infant (0-18 months)	1:3
Toddler (18 months-3 years)	1:5
Preschool (3-5 years)	1:8
Before/After School	1:10

These ratios are legal minimums — they must be maintained at all times, including during outdoor play, field trips, and sleep/rest periods.

Questions to Ask About Educator Qualifications on Your Daycare Tour

• “What ECE level certifications do the educators in my child’s room hold?”
• “What is your staff turnover rate in the last year?”
• “What professional development do your educators participate in?”
• “How long has your most experienced educator been with Daisy Days Daycare?”

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Contact Daisy Days Daycare to discuss our educator qualifications in detail.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5