Daycare for Newborns in Regina SK | What to Know Before Your Baby Arrives

Choosing daycare for a newborn is one of the most significant decisions new parents make — and in Regina SK, it often needs to be made before your baby even arrives. Here’s everything you need to know about licensed infant care in Regina SK, how the CWELCC $10/day program applies, and what to look for when choosing a centre for your youngest family member.

Can Newborns Go to Daycare in Saskatchewan?

Yes. Licensed childcare centres in Saskatchewan, including Daisy Days Daycare, accept infants from birth — subject to space availability in the licensed infant room. Saskatchewan regulations require a 1:3 staff-to-infant ratio for children under 18 months, ensuring that very young babies receive attentive, responsive care throughout the day.

What to Look For in Newborn and Infant Care in Regina SK

When evaluating licensed infant care for your newborn, look for:

• 1:3 staff-to-infant ratio — the maximum ratio permitted under Saskatchewan childcare regulations
• Separate sleep spaces — each infant should have their own dedicated crib or sleep area
• Individualized feeding schedules — newborns and infants should be fed on demand or per their home schedule, not on a group schedule
• Responsive caregiving — look for caregivers who respond promptly and warmly to infant cues
• Low staff turnover — consistent caregivers are critical for infant attachment security
• Parent communication — daily updates (digital or in-person) about feeding, sleep, and mood
• Provincial licensing — ensures the centre meets Saskatchewan’s infant care standards

CWELCC $10/Day for Infant Care in Regina SK

Infant care is typically the most expensive form of licensed childcare due to the strict 1:3 staffing ratio. Without CWELCC, licensed infant care in Regina SK can cost $55–$70/day. At CWELCC-enrolled Daisy Days Daycare, infant families pay approximately $10/day — a saving of up to $1,200/month for a full-time infant spot.

Learn more: Infant Daycare Regina SK | How CWELCC works at Daisy Days

When to Register for Infant Daycare in Regina SK

Register as early as possible — ideally during pregnancy. Infant spots at licensed CWELCC daycares in Regina SK are the most limited and competitive due to the 1:3 ratio requirement. Many popular centres have waitlists of 6–18 months for infant spaces.

Contact Daisy Days Daycare at 306-807-3233 as soon as you know you’ll need infant care to get on our waitlist and understand your options.

How Daisy Days Daycare Supports Newborns and Infants

At Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK, our infant room provides:

• Responsive, relationship-based care from experienced ECE-certified educators
• Individualized feeding schedules (breast milk, formula, or solid introduction as appropriate)
• Separate, safe sleep environments per Saskatchewan safe sleep guidelines
• Daily parent communication about feeds, naps, moods, and milestones
• Sensory-rich environments with age-appropriate stimulation for brain development
• CWELCC-funded care at approximately $10/day

Contact Daisy Days Daycare now to inquire about infant space availability in Regina SK.

2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5 | 306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com