Rocanville's Dream Big Daycare says Saskatchewan's $10-a-day childcare model is creating growing financial pressure. The facility, which serves families in the small community, warns that the current funding structure is unsustainable in the long term.
Financial Strain on Daycares
According to daycare operators, the $10-a-day model, while beneficial for parents, does not adequately cover operational costs. Rising expenses for staff wages, utilities, and supplies are outpacing government subsidies, leaving centers like Dream Big Daycare struggling to balance budgets.
Call for Revised Funding
Dream Big Daycare's management is urging the provincial government to reassess the funding formula. They argue that without adjustments, some daycare centers may be forced to reduce services or increase fees, undermining the program's goals.
The daycare's concerns echo those of other childcare providers across the province, who have flagged similar issues since the program's rollout. The Saskatchewan government has yet to respond to these latest warnings.
