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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...
Summer camp helps young learners and teachers build classroom skills
2023-07-21
At first glance, it looks like any other summer camp. Kids are having fun, making new friends, and enjoying indoor and outdoor play.
But this camp is so much more than meets the eye. It’s the Literacy and Numeracy Outreach Project - an eight-week summer camp that helps Island students ages 4-9...
Minister Jameson attends national meetings
2023-07-14
Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years, issued the following statement after representing Prince Edward Island at the national meetings for the Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC) and the Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care:
“This week I had the...
Feedback wanted on changes to Early Learning and Child Care Act regulations
2023-07-05
Government is inviting Island residents to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the Early Learning and Child Care Act regulations.
The changes will streamline early childhood educator certification titles, increase the capacity of licensed early learning and child care centres, and provide...