Thousands of families across the province benefit every day from the care and dedication of early childhood educators, whose essential work supports Island children during their earliest years of growth and learning. From February 2-6, Early Childhood Educators (ECE) week...
The Early Years Centre Expansion Low-interest Loan Pilot Program has been designed in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Years to provide applicants with the opportunity to access financing for new construction and/or expansion of existing Early Years Centres...
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...
Island families need access to high-quality, affordable and reliable early learning and child care services. The Province is working strategically and incrementally to increase capacity in this sector. There are four types of licensed early learning and child care spaces in PEI...
Your child’s education, safety and well-being is important to the teachers and staff of your child's school as well as to all those in the public school system of PEI. Staying in touch, asking questions and heading off issues before they become big problems are ways to build...
Schools across PEI will lower flags to half-mast in honour of the victims of the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Colombia. Flags will remain lowered until February 17. Media contact: Andrew Sprague Department of Education and Early Years asgsprague@gov.pe.ca
After months of interviews and research former Chief Justice of the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal David Jenkins has delivered his report on student safety to the Minister of Education and Early Years. Student Safety in Island Schools: Handling of Complaints and Incidents...
Island-based authors, editors, and book creators are invited to submit their work for consideration for the 2026 PEI Book Awards. The Prince Edward Island Book Awards recognize excellence in Island books and celebrate the contributions of local literary creators. Presented every...
From classrooms to hallways to school buses, school staff across Prince Edward Island play an essential role in supporting students’ learning and wellbeing. February 9-13, 2026, is School Staff Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the dedicated professionals whose work...