Early Childhood Development
You must apply for staff certification through the Early Learning and Child Care Board to be certified as an early childhood educator in Prince Edward Island.
What do I need to apply for Early Childhood staff certification?
In addition to providing...
If you are changing the licence category of your early learning and child care centre or adjusting the services you provide, you must apply for a modification to your existing Early Learning and Child Care Licence. You can use the online service below to...
Best Start is a voluntary in-home visiting program supported by the Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture and Health PEI. The program identifies and provides services to families who face challenges and can benefit from additional support. ...
The Early Childhood Resource team provides support to licensed Early Learning and Child Care Centres. The team works with early years supervisors and staff to develop action plans for positive curriculum results.
Staff of the Early Childhood resource...
The Early Childhood Centre Capital Grant is open to licensed early childhood centres, preschool centres and Family Home Centres who plan to create new and not previously funded early childhood spaces during 2018-19. This grant will help operators to...
The PEI Early Learning and Child Care Board is responsible for licensing and licence renewal of early learning and child care programs according to the Early Learning and Child Care Act.
The board also monitors and investigates complaints.
What do I...
The experiences children have early in life have a direct impact in their overall growth, development and well-being. The Province of Prince Edward Island is committed to supporting children and families in the early years.
Finding an Early Childhood...
If you are part of the early childhood education workforce, you may be eligible for funding to strengthen your knowledge, skills, and credentials in early learning and child care. The Early Childhood Education Training Grant will cover the cost of...
Born to Read and Little Ones Read are early childhood literacy programs that promote the joy of reading to babies and toddlers.
How do parents get the free books?
Parents of newborns on Prince Edward Island are given a free Born to Read bag during your...
Early Learning & Child Care Centres and Early Childhood Educators may qualify for grants and projects funded through the Canada-PEI Bilateral Agreement.
Alternate Hours Demonstration Site Grants
The purpose of the Alternate Hours Demonstration Site...
The PEI Early Learning Framework (31.1 Mb) builds on the province’s Vision for Children which states:
Children in PEI are healthy and happy, curious and creative, playful and joyous. They are loved and respected, and are safe and secure in their...
Designated Early Years Centers are invited to apply for funding to support additional infant and pre-school spaces.
To apply, please download and submit a completed PDF form (in person, by mail, email or fax) or apply online (below) before October 15,...
Family Resource Centres offer programs and resources for children and families. These include parent education and support groups, parent resources, prenatal nutrition programs, drop-in play, toy-lending libraries, and outreach for smaller Island...
New Early Learning and Child Care Investments: PEI Action Plan
The PEI Action Plan focuses on two main areas: expanding access for under-served populations and for children who are more vulnerable; and improving quality.
More spaces for infants...
Parenting support is offered across Prince Edward Island. See below for information on parenting programs that may be of interest to you.
Triple P Positive Parenting Program
This parenting program is for parents and caregivers of children from birth...
The PEI Early Learning and Child Care Registry permits easy access to the waiting lists of early learning and child care programs across Prince Edward Island. To maximize your chances of accessing a program in a time frame you desire, it is strongly...
Two one-time only grants, namely a “Physical Environment Grant” and a “Program Improvement Grant” are available to all licensed Early Childhood Centres (including Early Years Centres, Preschool Centres and Family Home Centres). You can use this form to...
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...
The Special Needs Grant supports the inclusion of children with special needs in a licensed early learning and child care setting by providing funding for additional staff.
For the purposes of this grant, a child with special needs is defined as a...