Early Childhood Centre Licensing
The PEI Early Learning and Child Care Board is responsible for licensing and licence renewal of early learning and child care programs according to the Early Learning and Child Care Act.
The board also monitors and investigates complaints.
What do I need to apply for an Early Childhood Centre Licence?
Please include with your completed application (see application forms under Resources):
- Business plan (see the application form for a template)
- Service Plan (see the application form for a template)
- Letter from the Municipality stating the property is correctly zoned for a licensed child care facility
- Approved declaration for registration of a business name from the Office of the Attorney General
Submit your application and documents to the Early Learning and Child Care Board for review.
Early Learning and Child Care Board
c/o Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
3 Brighton Road PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Is there an application fee?
There is a fee. Please refer to application.
What happens when I submit my application?
Once your application is received, the Early Learning and Child Care Board will arrange for a property inspection by the Fire Marshal’s Office and Division of Environmental Health.
Who can I contact for more information?
Monique McClean, Manager
Early Learning and Childcare
Education and Lifelong Learning
Early Childhood Development
Aubin Arsenault Building
3 Brighton Road PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Tel: (902) 368-6513
Fax: (902) 569-7532
Email: mmmcclean@edu.pe.ca