Hmmm ~ my first reaction is that does not sound plausible either due to a number of regulation barriers ~ but I am in Ontario so not sure what the rules in Regina off hand!

My other concern aside from regulations would be insurance .... in Ontario it is strongly recommended that the provider have a home childcare ryder on their home owners policy aka additional liability for each child in attendance .... however she does not 'own' the home so not sure how insurance would work? Whose ever willing to loan their 'basement' to her for this endeavor should be looking into how it might affect their insurance for sure and she should be making sure 'she' is covered liability wise cause if a child is injured or harmed in her care you can bet in today's culture she will find herself in front of a civil judge!

I think connecting with the regulating agency in your province is the best place to start for sure .... sadly with regards to unregulated care 'maturity/experience/skill' is not required in our province either anyone who is old enough to 'work legally' in Ontario can open up a unregulated home based childcare .... the only areas where you have to be experienced or hold skills is in 'regulated' care where you are required to hold your early childhood education degree as well as now in Ontario belong to the College of Early Childhood Educators.