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 PEI Early Learning and Child Care Board is responsible for licensing and license 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...
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?
Please include with your...
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.
Early Childhood Education Training Grants
The purpose of the Early Childhood Education Training...
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...
Licensed Early Childhood Centers in the municipalities of Charlottetown, Stratford and the area including and adjacent to the communities of Montague, Lower Montague, Brudenell, and Cardigan are invited to apply for an Early Years Center Designation...
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...
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...