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Islanders asked to share views on pre-kindergarten program
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...
Early childhood centres receive additional support
Eligible early childhood centres will receive short-term assistance as they work to meet the criteria for an Early Years Centre designation to benefit Island children and families. Government will provide a total of $385,000 to support up to eight early childhood centres while...
Early childhood centres receive Early Years Centre designation
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. Five early childhood centres that applied have recently received an...
Free book giving program
The PEI Literacy Alliance launched the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program on September 30, 2020, in partnership with Rotary Clubs and the Province of Prince Edward Island. The launch was held at their 30th Annual General Meeting. The Imagination Library, a free book giving...
Wage increases for early childhood educators, more support for centres
Prince Edward Island’s early childhood educators will see a wage increase and licensed child care centres will get more support for extra health and safety measures to benefit children and staff. Starting October 1, 2020, salaries will go up for 367 early childhood educators and...
Child care centres will begin operating at full capacity
Island children and families will regain access to child care in September, including before and after school programs. Beginning September 1, all 152 early learning and child care centres across the Island will begin operating at full capacity to support children and parents...
Child care spaces are available
Parents in need of child care are encouraged to reach out to their child care center to inquire about available spaces. “There are currently 440 vacant pre-school child care spaces available throughout the province. I encourage parents who are looking for licensed spaces to...
Communities Island-wide celebrate National Child Day
Communities across Prince Edward Island will come together on November 20 to recognize National Child Day and celebrate children. This date marks a special celebration of the rights of all children, including the rights to good health, good education, protection from harm, to be...