Licensed Preschool in Regina, SK

Preschool in Regina

Regina has 452 licensed childcare providers, all overseen by Saskatchewan's Ministry of Education. Like Saskatoon, Regina's market is dominated by licensed family homes, which account for 357 of the 452 providers, with 95 licensed group-care centres making up the remainder. Every listed provider participates in Saskatchewan's ChildFirst subsidy program — a 100 per cent participation rate that means all 452 options are available to eligible families regardless of income support needs. Regina's childcare network reflects the province's approach to regulated, home-based care as a primary delivery model, complemented by a smaller number of larger centre-based facilities. MapleCub lists all licensed providers and lets you filter by care type so you can compare your options systematically before reaching out.

What to know about childcare in Regina

Finding Licensed Childcare in Regina

Regina's 452 licensed providers span two types of regulated care: 95 group-care centres and 357 licensed family homes. The family-home majority is a defining feature of childcare supply in Saskatchewan's capital, and it shapes how parents should approach their search.

Understanding family homes versus centres

A licensed family home in Saskatchewan is a private residence licensed by the Ministry of Education, where a single caregiver provides care for a small group of children. Standards cover caregiver qualifications, child-to-caregiver ratios, home safety, and programming. Group-care centres have dedicated premises, multiple staff, and typically structured curricula. In Regina, centres include providers such as First Years Learning Centre Inc. (Greens), which appears in the licensed dataset. The larger centre environment suits some children; others do better in the quieter, consistent setting of a family home. There is no universally correct answer — the fit depends on your child's personality and your schedule.

The ChildFirst subsidy in Regina

Saskatchewan's ChildFirst subsidy reduces childcare costs for families who meet the provincial income thresholds. In Regina, every one of the 452 licensed providers participates, so you do not need to restrict your shortlist based on subsidy availability — all options are open. If you have not checked your ChildFirst eligibility, do so before signing any childcare agreement; it can make a meaningful difference in monthly out-of-pocket costs. Applications go through the Ministry of Education's online portal.

Licensing oversight

The Ministry of Education licences and inspects all childcare providers in Saskatchewan. Licensing is not optional for any provider listed on MapleCub — it is the baseline requirement. The licence confirms that a provider has met training, space, ratio, and safety standards. Licence records are publicly accessible through the provincial Early Learning and Child Care registry, and it is worth checking the current status and any noted conditions before you commit.

Provider variety

Regina's licensed list reflects the city's diverse population. Many family home providers operate under individual names and serve children from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Centre-based options provide a useful alternative for families who prefer institutional accountability, larger group programming, or specific pedagogical approaches. Whatever the setting, the provincial licence is the consistent quality baseline.

Questions to ask before enrolling

For any provider in Regina, ask: How many children are currently in your care, and what are their ages? What does a typical weekday look like? What is your process when a child is sick? Do you participate in ChildFirst, and what are the current fees before and after subsidy? For family homes specifically: what backup arrangement do you have if you are unavailable? For centres: what is the staff turnover, and will my child have a consistent primary educator?

Using MapleCub

MapleCub's filter tools let you separate Regina's family homes from centres and confirm that every listed provider participates in ChildFirst. Because the provincial dataset does not include capacity or waitlist data, use MapleCub to build your outreach list and then contact providers directly to check for current openings.