Rural daycares have indicated they may be forced to shut down if the province doesn't sign onto the $10-a-day child care.
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SaskToday
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Publication Date:
14 May 2025
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Benefits of cheaper daycare
The cost difference for families on $10-a-day child care is substantial.
Under the program, families would pay roughly $215/month for full-time child care.
Meanwhile, Morrison said she pays $800/month for her child to attend private child care, while others pay upwards of $1,200/month.
With more affordable childcare spaces it creates jobs in the local economy.
"Our centre is expected to add around 10 jobs to the area," said Morrison.
New jobs can attract families to the area, helping keep rural municipalities from ending up deserted, she added. Sedley itself only has a population of roughly 365 people.
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