The Province is providing support to help with child care costs for parents and families impacted by hurricane Fiona. “This has been a tough time for many Island families and we recognize the increased burden families faced when schools or early learning and child care centres...
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...
This form is used to apply for a licence to operate an early learning and child care program.
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...
This document provides information on early learning and child care centres in Prince Edward Island. It is published by the Early Childhood Development Association of PEI.
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...
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...
A licence to operate an early learning and child care centre is valid for three years. Please complete the online form below to apply for Early Learning and Child Care Licence Renewal. In Prince Edward Island, the Early Learning and Child Care Board issues and renews licences in accordance with the Early Learning and Child Care Act. What do I need to complete the online form? You will be asked to: Provide full business name and contact information; Specify the category of licence you are renewing (drop-down list provided); Declare business ownership and registration status, based on your...
This form is used to renew a license to operate a child care program.
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...