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Child Care in Saskatchewan

Families and communities are supported through Saskatchewan's Early Learning and Child Care Program. This program supports high-quality care for children in healthy, safe and nurturing environments.

Good-quality child care services support the social, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual development of children.

  1. Types of Child Care
  2. Choosing Quality Child Care
  3. How to Find Child Care
  4. Reporting Concerns with Child Care
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1. Types of Child Care

Licensed centres and family child care homes:

  • meet and maintain standards set by the Government of Saskatchewan
  • are monitored by Early Learning and Child Care consultants; and
  • have their license reviewed every year.

Unlicensed caregivers are not monitored by the Government of Saskatchewan and are not subject to many legal requirements.

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2. Choosing Quality Child Care

When choosing a child care facility, always ask:

  • Is the environment healthy and safe?
  • How many children are being cared for by the child care home provider?
  • How are children supervised?
  • Do caregivers interact with the children?
  • Are child care providers educated about child development?
  • How is behaviour managed?
  • Is the program appropriate for your child's age and needs?
  • Is the caregiver easy to talk to?
  • Is the child care home provider or child care centre licensed by the Government of Saskatchewan?

Be sure to discuss your expectations with child care home providers or centre directors. Always check references before deciding which service to use.

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3. How to Find Child Care

Search for licensed child care providers by location using our searchable map of Saskatchewan.

Find a licensed child care provider in your community

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4. Reporting Concerns with Child Care

If you have any concerns about your child care facility, talk to your caregiver first. If the problem is not resolved, contact the Child Care Regional Office closest to you. An Early Learning and Child Care Consultant will investigate your complaint, will take action and will handle your call privately.

You can contact the Ministry of Education's Child Care Office by calling 1-855-824-9419.

Child Care Regional Offices

  • Regina – 306-787-4980
  • Moose Jaw – 306-694-3644
  • Swift Current – 306-778-8531
  • Weyburn – 306-861-2814
  • Yorkton – 306-786-5770
  • Humboldt – 306-682-6715
  • Saskatoon – 306-933-6071
  • North Battleford – 306-446-7574 or 306-446-7589
  • Melfort – 306-752-6164
  • Prince Albert – 306-953-3612
  • La Ronge – 1-800-667-4380

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