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Government of Canada and Government of Prince Edward Island announce extension of support for quality early learning and child care across the province
The Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada–Prince Edward Island Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Through the agreement, the Government of Canada is providing over $16 million in funding over...
Early Learning and Child Care Investments
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-time investment of about $3...
$10 a day child care for families in Prince Edward Island
Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and career. Yet, too many families across Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care. The global COVID-19 pandemic has also made it...
Early childhood centres can apply for designation
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. The provincial 2021-2022 operating budget includes $1.4 million to...
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in PEI
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents itself in a variety of ways and ranges from mild to severe. In PEI, a child may be identified with signs of autism at a very young age through a Public Health Nursing screening program. Public Health Nursing offers pre-school health clinics...
Islanders asked to share views on pre-kindergarten program
The Province is seeking the views and opinions of children, parents, early childhood educators and education stakeholders on how to deliver a quality pre-kindergarten program for Island children. Pre-kindergarten is an optional play-based program for all Island four-year-olds...
The Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
The universal pre-kindergarten program is an optional play-based program for all Island four-year-old children. There are no parent fees for the core program which offers 15 hours a week from licensed early childhood centres. Pre-kindergarten educators support the children’s...
Early childhood centres receive additional support
Eligible early childhood centres will receive short-term assistance as they work to meet the criteria for an Early Years Centre designation to benefit Island children and families. Government will provide a total of $385,000 to support up to eight early childhood centres while...
Early childhood centres receive Early Years Centre designation
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...