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...
If you are changing the licence category of your early learning and child care centre or adjusting the services you provide, you must apply for a modification to your existing Early Learning and Child Care Licence. You can use the online service below to submit your application for a licence modification to the Registrar to the Early Learning and Child Care Board. What do I need to complete this online application? Your application will not be processed unless you provide all the following applicable documentation: Business information including: Current contact information Licence number...
Early learning and childcare centres are licensed through the Early Learning and Child Care Board in according to the requirements of the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulations. The board also monitors and investigates complaints. What do I need to apply for an Early Childhood Centre Licence? In addition to completing the webform questions, you must upload additional documents to support your application. The contents of the support documents are described in Early Childhood, Preschool and School Age Child Centre Licence Application Guidelines. The webform requires the following...
Funding is available to increase and improve home-based child care across PEI. Three types of Family Home Centre grants are available: Family Home Centre Capital Grant Capital improvements of up to $15,000 towards the modification of the recipient’s existing physical space to meet licensing requirements. Eligible expenses could include renovations, such as a below grade access door, appliances, walls, doors, plumbing, electrical and outdoor fencing. Infant Programming Incentive of up to $5,000 towards items such as cribs, change-tables, rocking chairs, toys, books, strollers, etc. Family Home...
The PEI Suitability Tool is designed to help project owners such as Early Years Centre operators, municipalities and individuals responsible for construction or renovation of facilities intended for Early Years Centre operations to determine project site feasibility. The tool is...
Prince Edward Island Affiliated Schools Program Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) Department of Education and Early Years offers a globally recognized, innovative curriculum to students worldwide through the PEI Affiliated Schools Program. Students registered in our affiliated...
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...