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Expanded Early Learning and Child Care Access Program - Application Guidelines
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Accessible Library Services
The PEI Public Library Service offers a wide variety of materials in alternative formats for individuals with print disabilities. What is a print disability? A print disability is a learning, physical or visual disability that prevents a person from reading conventional print. •...
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Increasing access to child care
Prince Edward Island continues to increase access to early learning and child care across the province. More than 230 affordable child care spaces are being added across the province, with five additional early childhood centres receiving an official Early Years Centre...
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New funding will help support student well-being
Strengthening Mental Health Services - Island students will receive new supports through the 2017-18 provincial budget to help them overcome challenges that can impact their performance in school. Student well-being was identified as a priority by principals, District Advisory...
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Students getting more literacy support through classroom libraries
New classroom libraries are giving Island students more opportunity to develop their literacy and critical thinking skills. Research shows that the more contact children have with books and the more time they spend reading, the better readers they will become. Once the Grade 7...
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Supporting home based child care centres
New financial support is available for people who provide child care in their home and want to be licensed to operate as a family home centre. As outlined in the Canada-Prince Edward Island Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, Prince Edward Island will use federal...
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Government of Canada and Government of Prince Edward Island announce extension of support for quality early learning and child care across the province
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...
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Child care support for children and families impacted by COVID-19
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announces further details on school aged child care supports as schools remain closed to in-class learning until at least January 17, 2022 due to Covid-19. Government recognizes the increased burden to families who require child care...
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Support for licensed home child care centres in Prince Edward Island
Grants and incentives are rolling out to support Island residents interested in providing licensed child care in their own home. Licensed family home centres can receive financial support to reduce parent fees, fund wages and professional development opportunities, and purchase...
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New Early Learning and Child Care Investments: PEI Action Plan
The PEI Action Plan on Early Learning and Child Care focuses on two main areas: expanding access for under-served populations and for children who are more vulnerable; and improving quality.