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Parent fee reductions coming January 1
2021-12-21
Parents and guardians with children in designated and licensed early years centers (EYCs) across the province will see child care fees reduced to $25 on January 1, 2022. This is one of the milestones to achieving an average of $10/day early learning and child care in the province. PEI is on track...
More training opportunities in early childhood education
2021-12-07
Training opportunities are available in Prince Edward Island (PEI) for early childhood educators (ECEs) and for people interested in starting a career in early childhood education, to work with and help children at their earliest stages.
The Accelerated Early Childhood Education Program is being...
More early childhood centres receive Early Years Centre Designation
2021-11-26
Seven early childhood centres received an official Early Years Centre designation from the province, which will provide more affordable childcare options for Islanders.
Increasing the number of designated Early Years Centres helps to grow accessible, affordable and inclusive childcare services...
Government of Canada and Government of Prince Edward Island announce extension of support for quality early learning and child care across the province
2021-08-14
The Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada–Prince Edward Island Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
Through the agreement, the Government of Canada is providing over $16 million in funding over four years to...
$10 a day child care for families in Prince Edward Island
2021-07-27
Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and career. Yet, too many families across Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care. The global COVID-19 pandemic has also made it clear that without...
Early childhood centres can apply for designation
2021-06-11
Increasing the number of designated Early Years Centres across Prince Edward Island will help grow accessible, affordable and inclusive childcare services to respond to the needs of Island children and families.
The provincial 2021-2022 operating budget includes $1.4 million to designate up to...
Islanders asked to share views on pre-kindergarten program
2021-03-09
The Province is seeking the views and opinions of children, parents, early childhood educators and education stakeholders on how to deliver a quality pre-kindergarten program for Island children.
Pre-kindergarten is an optional play-based program for all Island four-year-olds. Starting in...