CWELCC Explained Simply — A Beginner’s Guide for New Parents in Saskatchewan | Daisy Days

CWELCC — Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care — sounds bureaucratic and complex. In reality, it’s simple: licensed daycare in Saskatchewan that used to cost $50-65/day now costs approximately $10/day if the centre is enrolled. At Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK, here’s the jargon-free beginner’s guide.

CWELCC in Three Sentences

The Government of Canada partnered with Saskatchewan to dramatically reduce licensed daycare fees. Saskatchewan enrolled licensed daycares in the program, and those centres now charge approximately $10/day instead of the previous market rate. To access $10/day daycare, you enroll your child at an enrolled licensed centre — that’s it.

What CWELCC Is NOT

• Not a welfare program: CWELCC has NO income limit. You don’t need to prove financial need. It applies to all families equally.
• Not an application you file: You don’t apply for CWELCC separately. Enrolling at a CWELCC-enrolled centre automatically gives you the $10/day rate.
• Not a rebate: You don’t pay full price and wait for money back. The $10/day appears directly on your invoice — the government funds the rest to the centre.
• Not available everywhere: Not all Saskatchewan licensed daycares have enrolled in CWELCC. Daisy Days Daycare IS enrolled. Always confirm CWELCC enrollment before assuming it applies.

Step-by-Step: How to Access CWELCC in Regina SK

1. Contact Daisy Days Daycare: Call 306-807-3233 or email info@daisydaysdaycare.com. Confirm we’re CWELCC-enrolled (we are) and ask about enrollment availability for your child’s age group.
2. Join the waitlist: For infant spots — join during pregnancy. For toddler/preschool — join 6-12 months before your target start.
3. Book a tour: Visit, meet the educators, see the programs. Confirm Daisy Days Daycare is the right fit for your family.
4. Complete enrollment paperwork: When a spot is offered, complete enrollment forms, provide immunization records, and pay any registration deposit.
5. Your child starts: From day one, you pay approximately $10/day. Your monthly invoice shows approximately $220 for full-time care.

CWELCC and the Saskatchewan Childcare Subsidy — What’s the Difference?

Some families qualify for BOTH:

• CWELCC: Universal. No income limit. Applies to all families at enrolled centres. Reduces fees to approximately $10/day.
• Saskatchewan Childcare Subsidy: Income-tested. For lower-income families. Applied ON TOP of CWELCC — can reduce the approximately $10/day further or eliminate fees entirely for qualifying families. Requires a separate application through Social Services.

What You Pay at Daisy Days Daycare — Simple Summary

• Full-time (5 days/week): approximately $220/month
• Part-time (3 days/week): approximately $130/month
• Before/after school care: approximately $10/day
• No income limit. No means test. Same rate for all families.

CWELCC for New Parents — The Bottom Line

If you’re a new parent in Regina SK who heard about “$10/day daycare” and weren’t sure if it was real — yes, it’s real. Yes, it applies to your family. Yes, it applies from your child’s first day at an enrolled licensed centre. And yes, Daisy Days Daycare at 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK is fully enrolled.

→ Full CWELCC eligibility requirements guide
→ Calculate exactly how much you’ll save
→ How to get on the waitlist and get a spot faster

Contact Daisy Days Daycare to access CWELCC $10/day daycare in Regina SK.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5