Childcare Strategy for Two Working Parents in Regina SK — Scheduling & Cost Guide | Daisy Days

Two working parents in Regina SK have more childcare options — and more logistical complexity — than ever before. CWELCC has transformed the financial calculation, but the scheduling and coordination piece remains genuinely demanding. At Daisy Days Daycare, here’s the practical guide for two-income families managing licensed daycare in south Regina SK.

The Financial Case for Two Working Parents With CWELCC in 2026

Pre-CWELCC, many Regina SK families calculated that one parent’s entire salary barely covered daycare — making dual employment feel economically marginal. CWELCC has fundamentally changed this:

• Before CWELCC: Full-time licensed daycare in Regina SK — $1,100-1,500/month. Two children: $2,200-3,000/month. At this cost, one parent staying home was sometimes the same net-of-daycare income as working.
• With CWELCC at Daisy Days: One child: approximately $220/month. Two children: approximately $440/month. The financial argument for both parents returning to work is now overwhelming in almost every scenario.

Scheduling Structure — Split Roles Clearly

The most common source of morning chaos for two-working-parent families is unclear role division at drop-off. The most effective solution is simple: one parent owns mornings, one parent owns pickups (or reverse, depending on work schedules).

• Morning owner: Gets both children (if applicable) dressed, fed, bags packed, and to Daisy Days Daycare by a consistent time every morning
• Pickup owner: Leaves work by a consistent time every day to ensure pickup before 6:00 PM closing
• Swap days: If work schedules require rotation, establish a clear calendar — vague “we’ll figure it out” arrangements reliably fail during a stressful work week

Handling the Unexpected — Both Parents’ Backup Responsibilities

With two working parents, the emergency childcare backup question is more complex: when your child is sick and can’t attend Daisy Days Daycare, who stays home? Have this conversation before the sick day, not during it:

• Whose job is more flexible for unexpected days off?
• Can either parent work from home if the child is mildly ill but not contagious?
• Do you have family or trusted friends who could step in for illness days?
• What is each parent’s employer’s policy on personal/family emergency days?

After-Hours Work Events and Pickup

Daisy Days Daycare closes at 6:00 PM. For two working parents with demanding professional schedules, late work events or overtime can create pickup conflicts. Plan for this:

• Always have at least one authorized backup pickup person registered — ideally a grandparent, sibling, or close friend
• Communicate schedule changes to Daisy Days Daycare as early as possible (call 306-807-3233 if your pickup will be later than usual)
• If genuinely unable to make pickup by closing time, contact Daisy Days Daycare immediately — do not simply not show up

Tax Benefits for Two Working Parents — Don’t Leave Money on the Table

• T778 Childcare Expense Deduction: Even at ~$10/day, your daycare costs are claimable — the lower-income spouse typically claims the deduction. The T778 reduces taxable income dollar-for-dollar.
• Canada Child Benefit (CCB): Both working parents contributing income may affect CCB — file accurately and claim the childcare deduction to optimize your family’s net position
• Saskatchewan Childcare Subsidy: If your combined income qualifies, apply — even two-income families below threshold limits may qualify

→ T778 childcare expense deduction guide
→ Two-child daycare cost guide with CWELCC
→ Benefits of siblings at the same daycare

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