Monday
Art & Colour
Painting, collage, finger crafts and colour mixing at the little art table.
Licensed · Saskatoon, SK
A warm little world where big learning begins.
Licensed home-based family daycare in Saskatoon offering small-group early childhood education, home-cooked meals, and lots of individual attention for toddlers and preschoolers.
- 5–8
- Small group size
- 100%
- Home-cooked meals
- 10+ yrs
- Caring experience
Ages 1–5
Toddlers & preschoolers
Family-run
About Us
A small, intimate daycare with a big family heart.
Nadia Rifat Family Daycare is a neighbourhood daycare centre serving Saskatoon families with trusted early childhood education. As a provincially licensed family daycare home providing small-group care in a residential setting, our facility caters well to families who prefer a smaller, more intimate environment with fewer children.
We serve the Saskatoon community by providing licensed early learning services for local families. Local centres form a critical part of Canadian neighbourhood infrastructure — enabling parents to work while their children are cared for in a supervised, structured environment guided by provincial frameworks.
ECE Trained
Meet Your Provider
Hi, I'm Nadia — and I love watching little minds bloom.
I've spent the past decade caring for young children in Saskatoon and holding licensed family daycare certification in Saskatchewan. My philosophy is simple: every child deserves a calm, curious, and joyful place to grow — one where they feel truly seen every single day.
- Early Childhood Education training
- First Aid & Infant CPR certified
- Play-based, child-led philosophy
- 10+ years with toddlers & preschoolers
Parent Testimonials
Loved by Saskatoon families.
"Nadia treats every child like her own. Emma runs to the door every morning — that says everything."
Sarah M.
Mom of Emma, 3
"The small group size meant our shy twin blossomed in weeks. Home-cooked meals are a huge bonus."
David & Priya K.
Parents of twins, 2
"Structured but never rigid. Noah started reading letters and singing in French before pre-K!"
Jessica L.
Mom of Noah, 4
Services & Programs
Thoughtful programs for toddlers and preschoolers.
Every day blends play, learning, meals, and rest in a predictable rhythm that gently builds independence, language, and social skills.
- Small groups (5–8 children)
- Home-like environment
- Mixed-age interactions
- Flexible drop-off & pickup
- Personalized attention
- Meals prepared on-site
Weekly Activity Plan
Every day has its own little adventure.
A rotating theme keeps learning fresh while our daily routine stays comfortably predictable.
Tuesday
Music & Dance
Sing-alongs, shakers, freeze dance and bilingual nursery rhymes.
Wednesday
Outdoor Explore
Backyard play, nature walks, sensory bins and gross-motor games.
Thursday
STEM & Numbers
Counting, building, simple experiments and shape puzzles.
Friday
Story & Show
Read-aloud circle, puppet stories, and Friday show-and-tell.
A Day With Us
Predictable rhythm. Playful moments.
- 01
7:30 – 9:00
Warm welcome
Free play, hellos, and breakfast together at the little table.
- 02
9:00 – 11:30
Learn & explore
Circle time, storytelling, arts, sensory play, outdoor time.
- 03
11:30 – 13:30
Lunch & rest
Home-cooked lunch, quiet stories, and a cozy nap for our little ones.
- 04
13:30 – 17:30
Play & pickup
Movement games, snack, imaginative play, and warm goodbyes.
Enrollment & Tuition
Simple, transparent pricing.
Rates align with Saskatchewan's $10-a-day child care initiative — final fees depend on age, schedule and subsidy status. Ask for a current quote.
Infant / Toddler
$45/ day before subsidy
- Full-day 7:30 – 5:30
- All meals + 2 snacks
- Diapers & wipes at cost
- Daily written report
Preschool
$40/ day before subsidy
- Full-day 7:30 – 5:30
- All meals + 2 snacks
- Kindergarten-prep focus
- Weekly parent update
Part-Time
$28/ half day (min 2 / wk)
- 3 or 4 hour blocks
- Includes one meal
- Great for shift workers
- Sibling discount available
$10/day subsidy accepted Sibling discount Free 2-hour trial visit
Safety & Health
Peace of mind, built into every day.
First Aid & CPR
Current pediatric first-aid and infant CPR certification, refreshed every 2 years.
Sick-child policy
Clear guidelines on fevers, rashes and infectious illness to keep every child safe.
Allergy-aware
Nut-free kitchen with individual meal plans for allergies and dietary needs.
Daily cleaning
Toys, surfaces and shared spaces sanitized to licensed home-daycare standards.
Photo Gallery
A peek inside our little world.
"What Saskatoon families want most is a warm, intimate, home-like environment where their child receives individual attention."
What Parents Are Looking For
Good to know
Common questions from parents.
Is Nadia Rifat Family Daycare licensed?+
Yes — we operate as a provincially licensed / registered family daycare home in Saskatchewan. Parents are always welcome to verify our licensing status through the provincial database.
What happens if Nadia is sick?+
We keep a trusted, vetted backup caregiver on call for occasional short absences and give families as much notice as possible. Our licensing framework requires a documented backup plan.
What are your group sizes?+
We keep group sizes small — typically 5 to 8 children — so every child gets meaningful individual attention in a home-like setting.
Do you provide meals?+
Yes. Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared fresh on-site each day in a nut-free kitchen. See our sample weekly menu above.
What ages do you care for?+
Our programs are designed for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1–5), with mixed-age interaction throughout the day.
Do you accept the $10-a-day subsidy?+
Yes, we participate in Saskatchewan's $10-a-day child care initiative. Ask us for the current out-of-pocket rate for your family.
Can I tour the daycare with my child?+
Absolutely — the best way to know if we're the right fit is to schedule a tour. Bring your little one along and see how they respond. Trial visits are free.
Can I speak with current parents for references?+
Yes. Parent references are available on request during your visit.
Book Your Visit
Come see if we're the right fit for your family.
Schedule a free 2-hour trial visit — bring your child along and see how they respond to our little home. We'd love to meet you.
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