Indigenous Families Childcare Funding in Saskatchewan 2026 — CWELCC and First Nations Support Regina SK

For Indigenous families in Regina SK—including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit families—accessing quality, affordable childcare is supported by a layered set of federal, provincial, and Indigenous-specific programs. Daisy Days Daycare at 2007 Potts Crescent East, Harbour Landing, Regina SK is a provincially licensed, CWELCC-enrolled daycare open to all families in Regina, including Indigenous families seeking regulated childcare in South Regina.

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.

Key takeaways

• CWELCC and Indigenous Families in Saskatchewan
• Indigenous Early Learning Programs in Saskatchewan
• Culturally Safe Childcare in Regina SK
• Combining CWELCC with Other Indigenous Childcare Funding
• How to Enroll at Daisy Days Daycare

CWELCC and Indigenous Families in Saskatchewan

The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement between the Government of Canada and Saskatchewan applies to all eligible families at enrolled licensed centres—regardless of background, status, or heritage. Indigenous families living in urban Regina who enroll their children at licensed, CWELCC-enrolled centres like Daisy Days receive the same average $10/day subsidized rate as all other families, with no additional steps required beyond standard enrollment.

Indigenous Early Learning Programs in Saskatchewan

In addition to CWELCC, a number of Indigenous-specific childcare and early learning programs operate in Saskatchewan and the Regina area:

• First Nations and Inuit Child Care Initiative (FNICCI): Federally funded Indigenous Head Start and childcare programming available through First Nations governments and urban Indigenous organizations in Saskatchewan.
• Urban Indigenous Head Start Programs: Programming specifically for Indigenous children in urban settings, focused on culture, language, parental involvement, and school readiness. Operated through urban Indigenous organizations in cities including Regina.
• Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Childcare Supports: Childcare navigation supports and funding available through Metis Nation–Saskatchewan and regional Metis councils.
• Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI): Available to all income-qualifying families in Saskatchewan, including Indigenous families, to further reduce childcare costs beyond CWELCC.

Culturally Safe Childcare in Regina SK

Daisy Days Daycare is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful environment for all children and families, including Indigenous families. Our educators are committed to inclusive practice and cultural responsiveness. We acknowledge that we operate on Treaty 4 Territory, the traditional homeland of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakoda, Lakota peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We recognize that many Indigenous families in Regina may also access culturally-specific early childhood programs through urban Indigenous organizations alongside mainstream licensed daycare—and we support families in navigating those options as they see fit.

Combining CWELCC with Other Indigenous Childcare Funding

Some Indigenous families in Regina may be able to access both CWELCC subsidies at Daisy Days and culturally-specific Indigenous early learning programs for different programs or siblings—or may alternate between programs at different times of the year. We recommend families connect with their local urban Indigenous organization (e.g., the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Indigenous Patient Navigators, Wicihitowin, or Regina Treaty/Status Indian Services) to understand all available supports alongside licensed daycare enrollment.

How to Enroll at Daisy Days Daycare

Daisy Days welcomes inquiries from all families in Regina SK. Contact us to discuss availability, the enrollment process, and our CWELCC fee structure. We are committed to making the enrollment conversation as clear and supportive as possible for every family.

Phone: (306) 807-3233 | Email: info@daisydaysdaycare.com | Address: 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina, SK S4V 2E5

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