Single Parent Daycare Guide — CWELCC, Subsidies & Support in Regina SK | Daisy Days

Single parents in Regina SK face a unique set of childcare challenges — no backup parent to share drop-off duties, no second income to absorb unexpected costs, and no one to call at 7 AM when your child is sick. At Daisy Days Daycare, we support single-parent families with honest information about every financial support available to you. Here’s the complete guide.

Your Financial Support Stack as a Single Parent in Regina SK

Single parents accessing Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK have access to multiple overlapping financial supports:

1. CWELCC — The Foundation (Universal)

• Reduces licensed daycare to approximately $10/day at enrolled centres — for ALL families, no income limit
• At Daisy Days Daycare: approximately $220/month for full-time care
• No application required — just enroll at Daisy Days Daycare

2. Saskatchewan Childcare Subsidy (Income-Tested)

• Applied ON TOP of CWELCC — can further reduce your $10/day or eliminate it entirely
• Single parents are often well-positioned for subsidy because only your income is counted
• Apply through Saskatchewan Social Services: 1-866-221-5200
• Need to apply BEFORE your child starts at Daisy Days Daycare — processing takes several weeks

3. CRA T778 Childcare Expense Deduction

• Even at ~$10/day (~$2,200/year), you claim this as a childcare expense on your annual tax return
• Single parents can claim up to $8,000/year for children under 7 and $5,000 for children 7-16
• Reduces your taxable income dollar-for-dollar — meaningful tax savings even at low incomes

4. Canada Child Benefit (CCB)

• Monthly federal payment based on your income and number of children
• Single parents often receive higher CCB amounts than two-parent families at equivalent income
• File your taxes every year to maintain CCB — it recalculates annually

5. Saskatchewan Income Support Programs

• If you are receiving income support through Social Services (formerly SAP), childcare may be available as part of your benefit package — speak with your caseworker

The Logistics of Single-Parent Daycare in Regina SK

Backup Pickup

As a single parent, having a reliable authorized backup pickup person is more critical than for two-parent families. Register at least 2-3 authorized pickup people with Daisy Days Daycare — grandparents, siblings, close friends, a trusted neighbour — who can step in when you have a work emergency or are delayed.

Sick Days

Sick days are the single biggest logistical challenge for single parents in licensed daycare. A child who can’t attend because of fever or vomiting means you need backup care or work absence. Build this backup plan before your first sick day:

• Identify 2 people you can call in an emergency
• Know your employer’s policies on family emergency leave
• Know whether you can work from home if your child is mildly ill but not contagious

Morning Efficiency

Single parents managing morning routine alone need maximum efficiency. Strategies from single-parent families in our community:

• Prep everything the night before — bags packed, lunch made, clothes laid out
• Build buffer time into your morning — 15 minutes extra prevents a stressful arrival
• Establish a predictable routine your child knows and expects — reduces resistance

→ Saskatchewan Childcare Subsidy application guide
→ T778 childcare expense deduction guide
→ Emergency backup childcare guide

Contact Daisy Days Daycare — supporting single-parent families in Regina SK since 2010.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5