BGC Saskatoon operates three licensed early learning centres in Saskatoon’s Evergreen and Avalon neighbourhoods, as well as in Martensville. A fourth location is scheduled to open in Warman in late summer 2026.
Our Early Learning Centres provide licensed childcare and early learning for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, including Kindergarten age. Programs run year-round, with closures limited to statutory holidays, designated holidays, and professional development days. For details on additional closures, please refer to each location’s Parent Handbook.
Curriculum and Philosophy
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education’s Play & Exploration curriculum guides developmentally appropriate programming in our Early Learning Centres. Our ELCs ensure the whole child is supported through play-based learning, with skilled educators providing guidance throughout each day. Our centres are designed to spark curiosity, build a love of learning, and promote strong relationships between children and educators. We focus on helping children develop confidence in themselves and their abilities, preparing them for future success.
Staff & Qualifications
Our ELC’s are staffed with caring Early Childhood Educators and Nutrition Specialists who meet the requirements set out by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education to work in licenced childcare programs including:
- First Aid & CPR certification
- Early Childhood Education certification
- Allergy Aware certification
Current Fee Structure for All Locations
(as of April 1, 2026)
| Age Group | Monthly Childcare Fee | Fee Reduction Grant Applied | Parent Portion Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (over six weeks, under 18 months) | $1189.84 | $972.34 | $217.50 |
| Toddler (18 months – 29 months) | $1,055.74 | $838.24 | $217.50 |
| Preschool (30 months – 72 months) | $972.73 | $755.23 | $217.50 |
| Children over 72 months* | $972.73 | $755.23 | $217.50 |
| Children over 72 months** | $972.73 | $0.00 | $972.73 |
Parents pay a monthly fee for childcare services and may be eligible for parent fee reductions from the renewed Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
- **For children turning six (72 months) prior to April 1, 2026: Parent fees for children up to and including the month the child turns 6 years old (72 months) are reduced with fee reduction grants. Fees will not eligible for fee reduction grants beginning the month after the child turns 6 (72 months).
- *For children turning six (72 months) between April 1 and June 30, 2026: Parent fees continue to be reduced until June 30, 2026. Children turning 6 years old (72 months) by June 30th will not be eligible for fee reduction grants for the months of July and August 2026. Children who turn six years old in July 2026 will not be eligible for fee reduction grants for August 2026
- Effective September 1, 2026: all children who turn six (72 months) between September 1 and the following June 30 will be eligible for fee reduction grants for the school year but not for the following July and August. Children turning 6 years old (72 months) by June 30th will not be eligible for fee reduction grants for the months of July and August. Children who turn six years old in July will not be eligible for fee reduction grants for August.
Additional Fees:
- NSF/Declined Payment: $25.00
- Late Pickup fee: $50.00 per half hour
- Late Payment fee: $5.00
- Processing fee for each invoiced payment:
- Credit Card: 3.9% +0.30 cents (NOTE: International Credit Cards: 4.5% +0.30 cents)
- PAD: 0.60 cents
Registration Process
To register, parents should apply to the desired location’s waiting list – they will be contacted if/when a space opens by the ELC Business Administrator.
Location, Contact and Waitlist Information
All four locations provide care for infants, toddlers and preschool age children (including Kindergarten)
Kindly Note
Due to incredibly high demand only email inquiries are accepted regarding space availability or your position on the waiting list – please do not call or leave a voicemail to ask if there are spaces available or waiting list information. Voicemails will not be returned. Thank you for your cooperation in reducing the amount of phone calls the ELCs receive.