Family Resources
Commonly Asked Questions
Where can I find childcare for my children?
Tisdale
Tisdale Tiny Tornadoes Daycare Inc
Melfort
Melfort Daycare Co-operative
Site 1: 115 McLeod Ave W, Melfort
Site 2: 801 Assiniboia St, Melfort - Phone: 306-752-5565
Site 3: 102 Crawford Ave E, Melfort - Phone: 306-921-9285
Nipawin
Central Park Learning Centre
Other Communities
Casper's Early Learning Cooperative Centre (Carrot River)
La Pouponniere Co-Operative Daycare (Zenon Park)
Hudson Bay Child Care Co-op
Hudson Bay Early Learning Centre
Quilly Willy Early Learning & Child Care Centre (Porcupine Plain)
St. Breiux Community Childcare Centre
There are also a number of private day cares. Check with your friends, family, etc.
I cannot afford to pay for childcare. Who should I talk to?
Child Care Subsidy
A monthly subsidy available to help with the costs of licensed child care.
Toll free: 1-800-667-7155
How do I register my child in school?
Contact Northeast Newcomer Services for assistance, or contact the school they will be attending directly.
Where are the pre-schools in my area?
Most elementary schools have pre-schools within them - check to see if yours does:
Tisdale Elementary School
513-105 Ave, Tisdale
Phone: 306-873-4533
Melfort Reynolds Central School
900 Alberta St, Melfort
Phone: 306-752-2525
Nipawin Central Park School
501-2 St E, Nipawin
Phone: 306-862-5303
Hudson Bay Community School
312 Hamjea St, Hudson Bay
Phone: 306-865-2515
There are also options outside of schools that offer Pre-School programs. Community Daycares may also have targeted preschool programs within their buildings. If you don't see any options within your community, contact Northeast Newcomer Services for options.
How can I get help to pay for my child's activities?
Assists children of families facing financial obstacles to participate in community sport programs. Find your local application:
Toll free: 1-800-319-4263 - kidsport@sasksport.sk.ca
Provides funding to participate in creative activities.
Phone: 1-855-277-9469 - info@creativekidssask.ca
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program
A registered charity that helps kids from financially disadvantaged families participate in organized sports and physical activity.
Who can I contact to learn more about parenting?
Community Health Services
Prenatal Classes, Healthy Beginnings, Child Health Clinics, Hello Parents
Saskatchewan Health Authority: 306-873-6600
North East Early Childhood Intervention Program Inc.
For children who have a disability, are developmentally delayed or at risk of delay.
Phone: 306-873-3411 - neecip@sasktel.net
Kids First Program
Helping families become the best parents they can and have the healthiest children possible.
Phone: 306-862-6222 for more information.
Tisdale and Area Early Years Family Resource Centre Laugh and play through play is weekly groups and seminars for families with children under 6.
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program: 1-877-264-9428
Community Action Plan for Children: 1-877-264-9428
Parent Help Line: 1-888-603-9100