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Early Learning Framework
2024-05-07
The PEI Early Learning Framework (31.1 Mb) builds on the province’s Vision for Children which states:
Children in PEI are healthy and happy, curious and creative, playful and joyous. They are loved and respected, and are safe and secure in their families, homes and communities. Children are our...
Early Years Centre Designation
2024-05-06
Early Years Centre Designation
Prince Edward Island is recognized across Canada as a leader in Early Learning and Child Care. The Government of Prince Edward Island is committed to the continued development of our successful Early Learning and Child Care System. A key component of the system are...
Early Years Centre Architectural Fee Reimbursement Grant
2024-04-09
The Early Years Centre Architectural Fee Reimbursement Grant is a one-time only grant to support architectural fees related to creation of new licensed early learning and child care spaces within new or existing infrastructure where there is a demonstrated need and where growth...
Early Years Centre Expansion Capital Grant
2024-04-09
The Early Years Centre Expansion Capital Grant is a one-time only grant to support creation of new licensed early learning and child care spaces within new or existing infrastructure where there is a demonstrated need and where growth would include new infant and/...
Early Years Centre Expansion Low-Interest Loan Pilot Program
2023-11-28
The Early Years Centre Expansion Low-interest Loan Pilot Program has been designed in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Years and Finance PEI to provide applicants with the opportunity to access financing for new construction and/or fit-up of existing Early Years Centres. This...
Autism Services for Children and Youth
2023-08-29
Autism services are offered to preschool and school-age children and youth in Prince Edward Island. Early Years Autism Specialists provide services to young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders before entering school. An integrated approach between professionals and the school boards...
Early Childhood Development
2023-08-21
The experiences children have early in life have a direct impact on their overall growth, development and well-being. The Province of Prince Edward Island is committed to supporting children and families in the early years.
Find an early childhood program for your child
Selecting the early...
The Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
2023-06-28
The universal pre-kindergarten program is an optional play-based program for all Island four-year-old children. There are no parent fees for the core program which offers 15 hours a week from licensed early childhood centres.
Pre-kindergarten educators support the children’s transition to...
Early Childhood Literacy: Born to Read
2022-08-31
Born to Read is an early childhood literacy program that promotes the joy of reading to babies and toddlers.
How do parents get the free books?
Parents of newborns on Prince Edward Island are given a free Born to Read package during your regular wellness visit with Public Health...
Special Needs Grant for Licensed Early Learning and Child Care Centres
2022-08-25
The Special Needs Grant supports the inclusion of children with special needs in a licensed early learning and child care setting by providing funding for additional staff.
For the purposes of this grant, a child with special needs is defined as a person who is under the age of 12 years and...