Saskatchewan's plans to expand child care availability have come under scrutiny from the province's auditor general.

Tara Clemett tabled the second volume of her 2025 report on Tuesday.

One of her key recommendations is that the province should develop an ongoing, sustainable funding model for licensed child care in Saskatchewan.

Without adequate and reliable funding, service providers may change the quality of care, lay off staff or close up shop.

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Clemett's audit of the province's Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement deal with the federal government also found the province is at risk of not meeting its targets.

That agreement specifies that by March 31, 2026, Saskatchewan should ha

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