Supporting Island families - Our youngest Islanders will have the chance for a better start thanks to new investments in early learning and child care. As the three-year Action Plan for Children begins to roll out, it includes $10.5 million to create nearly 200 new child care...
Canadian education ministers meet to discuss global competencies, Indigenous education and other pan-Canadian education initiatives Prince Edward Island’s Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie chaired the annual meeting of the Council of Ministers of...
You must apply for early childhood certification through the Early Learning and Child Care Board in Prince Edward Island. You can only hold 1 level of certification at a time, so when applying, please select the one that most applies to you. What are the types of early childhood staff certification in Prince Edward Island? There are five types of certification that you can apply for: Family Home Child Care Provider An applicant for a family home child care provider certificate shall have successfully completed a 30-hour course related to the care and education of infants and preschoolers...
The experiences children have early in life have a direct impact on their overall growth, development and well-being. The Province of Prince Edward Island is committed to supporting children and families in the early years. Find an early childhood program for your child Selecting...
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...
Safe Internet Use Children and teens spend a great deal of time online. As a parent or caregiver, you are the best person to help your child stay safe online. Talk to your children about what they should and should not do online. The internet is an amazing resource but it is...
If you are a Grade 10 student, or a Grade 9 student in certain schools, and want to improve your French language skills, you can apply for a six-month cultural/language exchange with a Francophone student from Québec. You will each live with your exchange family and attend high...
How do we explain to our kids that cannabis is harmful when it’s legal for adults to use? That was one of many questions Charlottetown Police Services addressed at a cannabis information session that drew about 150 parents, caregivers, and educators recently at Birchwood...
Library of Things The Library of Things collection offers a variety of non-traditional items for the public to borrow for free with their PEI Public Library Card. Binge Boxes Binge Boxes are collections of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night. Cake...
This document describes minimum guidelines that must be met by physical educators and administrators in addressing the safety component of the physical education program.