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New funding available for before and after school programs
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-funding-available-for-before-and-after-school-programs
2024-08-27
Licensed school-age child care centres will be able to access new funding to help them deliver before and after school programming for Island children.
To ensure Island families can continue to access affordable child care programming, the Province is investing $537,900 to support operational...
Program continues to increase the number of early childhood educators on PEI
2024-08-05
The Steps to Success program will be offered again this fall, providing financial aid and experience to help Islanders pursue a rewarding career as an early childhood educator.
This group-based training initiative is funded by the Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population through...
Building more child care spaces for families in Prince Edward Island
2024-05-15
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible...
New grants to expand Early Years Centres
2024-04-11
The provincial government is announcing two new funding grants to support the expansion of child care spaces within Early Years Centres (EYCs) across the province.
The new EYC Expansion Capital Grant and the EYC Architectural Fee Reimbursement Grant build on government's commitment to ensuring...
Network helps home-based child care operators learn together
2024-02-26
When you start a new job, it’s helpful to connect with colleagues who have experience in the area. They often have great advice and can help you navigate as you learn and grow in your career.
But family home centre operators, who provide child care out of their own house and spend their days in...
Prince Edward Island recognizes Early Childhood Educator Week
2024-02-05
Early Childhood Educator Week, February 5-9, recognizes the integral role that early childhood educators play in the development of children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth.
“Early childhood educators help create a strong foundation for our children to grow and learn. I...
Celebrating Family Literacy Day with free books for children
2024-01-26
In recognition of Family Literacy Day, Premier Dennis King announced that his government will increase funding to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in PEI.
“We are pleased to announce that we are increasing support to build quality children’s libraries in homes across PEI. We want to...
Newly designated Early Years Centres and updated regulations
2024-01-10
The New Year brings added benefits for the early years sector in Prince Edward Island, including updated regulations, three newly designated Early Years Centres (EYCs) and a drop in child care fees to $10-a-day.
After extensive consultation, the province is pleased to support the early years...
$10-a-day child care starting January 1
2023-12-15
Beginning January 1, 2024, child care fees across Prince Edward Island will drop to $10-a-day for all Island children attending Early Years Centres (EYCs) and licensed Family Home Centres (FHCs).
Under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, the...
Low-interest Loans and new grants announced to add or expand child care centres
2023-11-28
The provincial government is launching three new programs to provide financial assistance to operators and developers interested in building or renovating facilities for new or expanded Early Years Centres (EYCs).
The Department of Education and Early Years, in partnership with Finance PEI, will...