10 Reasons to Choose Quality Early Learning and Child Care

Expert knowledge Early childhood educators are experts in child development and are trained to create inspiring learning environments!

Intentionality Early childhood educators provide your child the gift of time and attention. They will stop and explore the new flowers or jump in the mud puddles with your child.

Young at heart Early childhood educators know how to have fun! They’re not afraid to be silly and laugh with your child; all while nurturing your child’s creativity and helping to build their self-confidence.

Setting limits Every child needs reasonable boundaries, such as no playing ball inside. Early childhood educators set limits and support families in doing the same.

Love of literacy Early childhood educators read and tell stories, sing songs, and do puppet shows to inspire a love of language and to build early literacy skills.

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Confidence boost Early childhood educators provide safe opportunities for your child to be independent and to become confident in their personality and decision making skills.

Inspired learning Early childhood educators ask open-ended questions to inspire creative thought and curiosity, to encourage children to explore, and to make learning fun.

Life skills Early childhood educators use their expertise to develop programs that use play as a tool for teaching math, literacy, science and essential life skills that last for life!

Making friends Early childhood educators are educated to appropriately support children to gain social skills, which are so important in making friends and developing positive relationships!

Helping hand Everyone gets stumped by parenting from time to time - juggling schedules, demands, and behaviours. When it gets tough and you need someone to talk to, reach out to your child’s early childhood educator!

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Payment Policy:

The ECDA's payment policy for all Professional Development is that fees must be paid prior to attending*. The final date to make your payment is one week prior to the start date of the event, unless otherwise communicated (i.e. council or board run centres for cheque approval/signature, would be the exceptions). If payment is not received, before the event payment deadline, you will not be permitted to attend.

In the past, exceptions have been made by the ECDA, but with our growing membership, it has become increasingly difficult to manage. We thank you for your understanding and your commitment to your ongoing Professional Development. The ECDA.

*If you are mailing a cheque, please be aware you should allow a few days ahead of the deadline for it to be received by the ECDA office.

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Refund Policy:

Please be aware that to receive a full refund of your registration fees, notice must be provided to the ECDA, via email, 2 weeks prior to the start date of the event. Beyond that, to receive a 50% refund of fees for a cancelled registration, appropriate documentation ie, doctor's certificate or such must be provided.

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2016 National Child Day Parade

The 2016 National Child Day Parade will be held this year on November 21st! The parade is organized each year in collaboration with the ECDA and the Department of Education, Early Learning & Culture. Last year we had a record-high number of participants with over 700 children marching in the street in support of the UN Rights of the Child.

The Charlottetown parade will begin at 10:00am sharp in front of the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, runs up Kent Street, turns right on to Great George Street (previously University Avenue), and ends at Province House (see parade route above). We invite everyone in the Charlottetown area to come out and see this wonderful event.

A Summerside parade will also be held on November 21st, beginning at 10:00am in front of the Causeway Bay Hotel on Central Street, heading down Central Street, turning left on Water Street, left again on Summer Street, past City Hall and left again on Church Street to end at the Causeway Bay Hotel. Come cheer on the children and educators!

National Child Day, celebrated annually on November 20th, is a day dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the rights of children and youth. Celebrated since 1993, National Child Day commemorates the United Nations' adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on November 20, 1989.

The UNCRC spells out the basic human rights to which all children under the age of 18 are entitled, including the right to health, the right to play and the right to participate and have a voice in matters that affect them. By ratifying the Convention in 1991, Canada made a commitment to ensure that children are treated with dignity and respect, and are protected from harm both in Canada and abroad.

If your centre is interested in participating in this year's parade, please contact Bonnie by November 14th even if you do not require a bus with the following information: Number of children and adults participating in the parade, and whether you will be walking or if you require a bus. Trius has graciously come on board again this year to help transport centres to the parade. Cost to participate in the event is $1 per person. Parade participants, please arrive to the starting point (Rodd Charlottetown Hotel/Causeway Bay Hotel) by 9:30am.