Education and Child Care
Information related to our early learning and school system is offered here. Find a list of child care centres and services for children in Island schools. Also find how to become certified for a skilled trade or where to apply for a post-secondary program or a student loan.
If you have not completed high school or have graduated without the marks or specific credits you need for a post-secondary program, you can take adult upgrading. Through the program you may:
Enrol in the GED preparation program;
Acquire credits that...
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 Learning and Child Care Board issues a licence to a child care facility based on requirements specified in the Child Care Facilities Act. As part of the licensing process, Environmental Health inspects child care facilities and reports back to...
Prince Edward Island curriculum documents outline courses and content covered in each subject at all grade levels. Curriculum documents specify what students are expected to know and be able to do after learning the content. Provinces and territories...
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...
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...
Parents can use the Early Learning and Child Care Registry to find after-school care. Once you’re on the site, select School Aged Centres and your location. The program will show you a list of centres on the map that match your needs.
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Child Care Subsidy Program
If you work or attend training programs you may have some or all of your child care expense paid for by this program.
Your child must be cared for in a licensed child care centre, nursery program, Early Years Centre, family...
Safe Internet Use
It seems our children and teens are always online – they are chatting, sharing images, doing homework, making videos, and sending emoji.
As a parent or caregiver, you are the best person to help your child stay safe online. Talk to...
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...
This is a report on an online survey conducted with parents and guardians of preschool children in 2010.
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...
Overall results are available for each English public school, including French Immersion. When looking at school results, it is important to consider the total number of students who participated in the assessment, the size of the student population and...
The provincial heritage fair is an annual exhibition for students in Grades 5 to 9 to present their heritage projects. Students learn about a Canadian heritage topic that interests them and then present their work through displays, creative writing or...