Child care costs in Saskatchewan (2026)
Rules verified against official sources on 2026-07-05. Figures below are computed by the same engine as our cost calculator.
Saskatchewan's $10-a-day program makes licensed care for children under six a flat $217.50 per month full-time (or $10/day when enrolled fewer than 10 days a month). Since April 1, 2026, children turning six keep the rate until the end of their kindergarten year or age seven; the rate does not cover July and August for those children. From July 1, 2026 a standard day is defined as 10 hours, and operators may charge regulated extra fees beyond it.
School-age care (grade 1 and up) is not covered — providers set their own fees on ministry-approved schedules, and Saskatchewan's former income-tested child care subsidy was discontinued when the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive replaced it in 2024.
What full-time care typically costs in Saskatchewan
Monthly figures at a typical (median) provider fee, full-time centre care, before any income-tested subsidy. Universal programs (fee caps, automatic reductions) are applied; income-tested help can lower these further.
| Age group | Typical provider fee | What parents pay | Applied program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | $900/mo | $217.5/mo | Saskatchewan $10/day program |
| Toddler | $800/mo | $217.5/mo | Saskatchewan $10/day program |
| Preschool | $750/mo | $217.5/mo | Saskatchewan $10/day program |
Typical fees are market medians; your provider's fee may differ. Use the calculator for your own income and situation.
Common questions
How much is licensed child care in Saskatchewan in 2026?
A flat $217.50/month full-time for children under six in licensed care ($10/day if enrolled fewer than 10 days a month). Since April 2026, children turning six keep the rate to the end of the kindergarten year.
Is there an income-tested child care subsidy in Saskatchewan?
Not anymore — the former Child Care Subsidy was discontinued and replaced by the broader Saskatchewan Employment Incentive in 2024. Under-six care is universally $10/day in licensed settings instead.
Official sources
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