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...
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 Internationally Educated Early Childhood Educators certification...
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 for families who face challenges and can benefit from additional support during a child's first three years.
Public health nurses screen all newborns and their families across Prince Edward Island for...
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 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 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...
Early Childhood Education Training Grant Guidelines
May 2022
The purpose of the Early Childhood Education Training Grant is to provide our early childhood education workforce with the opportunity to develop and strengthen knowledge, skill base, and...
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 Government of Canada will provide Prince Edward Island with nearly $121.3 million over the next five years (2021-2026) to expand and improve upon the high quality, flexible, publicly-managed early learning and child care system. This includes a one-...
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...
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...
Feasibility Study on the PEI Early Childhood Education and Care System
Prepared by Kathleen Flanagan, November 2018
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 provides parents and guardians with an easy way to search and sign up for early learning programs and child care on Prince Edward Island. To maximize your chances of accessing a program in the time frame you...
PEI Workforce Strategy Project Final Report by Kathleen Flanagan
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...
The universal pre-kindergarten program is an optional play-based program for all Island four-year-old children. There will be no parent fee for the core program and offered 15 hours a week out of licensed early childhood centers starting in September...