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Increasing the number of designated Early Years Centres across Prince Edward Island will help grow accessible, affordable and inclusive childcare services to respond to the needs of Island children and families. Five early childhood centres that applied have recently received an...
The PEI Literacy Alliance launched the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program on September 30, 2020, in partnership with Rotary Clubs and the Province of Prince Edward Island. The launch was held at their 30th Annual General Meeting. The Imagination Library, a free book giving...
Prince Edward Island’s early childhood educators will see a wage increase and licensed child care centres will get more support for extra health and safety measures to benefit children and staff. Starting October 1, 2020, salaries will go up for 367 early childhood educators and...
Island children and families will regain access to child care in September, including before and after school programs. Beginning September 1, all 152 early learning and child care centres across the Island will begin operating at full capacity to support children and parents...
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...
Communities across Prince Edward Island will come together on November 20 to recognize National Child Day and celebrate children. This date marks a special celebration of the rights of all children, including the rights to good health, good education, protection from harm, to be...
Schools are making special efforts this month to welcome 1,350 pre-schoolers who will be entering kindergarten next year and their parents. The Welcome to Kindergarten program is being offered by 43 schools to give families a chance to tour their new school, meet teachers and...
Prince Edward Island’s early childhood educators will receive a wage increase starting April 1, 2019. “Prince Edward Island leads the country in early childhood education. Excellence in this area has been a priority because the early years are foundational to the future of our...
Prince Edward Island’s youngest students are getting a stronger start in writing thanks to provincial government support. As part of the province’s new provincial literacy plan, government is investing $700,000 to hire new early literacy coaches, purchase classroom resources, and...
A time-honoured symbol of teachers and students, even the humble apple can be an all-day learning opportunity at Wee the West early childhood centre in Bloomfield. “We picked apples and talked about how they come in all shapes and sizes and colours,” Wee the West director Katie...