Helping PEI families make the early years count!

The ECDA Board and staff are proud to present our 2026 Spring Conference: Nurturing Your Pedagogy. This event has been thoughtfully developed based on the voices, feedback, and engagement of you, our members! Whether you are just beginning your career, growing into your leadership, or somewhere in the middle, no matter where you, we are all continually shaping and refining our personal pedagogies. Pedagogy is not something that simply happens to us. It is something we nurture, grow and develop with intention, reflection, and care. It grows through our daily interactions with children, with families, with our colleagues, and through the values and beliefs we bring into this important work. This conference is an invitation to pause, reflect, and grow together. It is an opportunity to share ideas, challenge our thinking, and deepen our understanding of what it means to support children’s learning and development in ways that are both thoughtful and intentional. It is a chance to step outside of the walls of your centre and find your critical thinking friends, to find your village… to find those who share a pedagogical perspective with you! We encourage you to take this time to nurture your pedagogy, strengthen your professional voice, and reconnect with the passion that brought you to this sector in the first place. We can’t wait to welcome you!   Schedule: 9:00 - 10:00 -- Morning Breakout Session*10:15 - 10:45 -- Networking Break10:45 - 12:00 -- Morning Breakouts Continued12:00 - 1:15 -- Lunch1:15 - 2:45 -- Afternoon Breakouts2:45 - 3:00 -- Networking Break3:00 - 4:00 -- Afternoon Breakouts Continued Link to Register: Click Here *Note: There will not be registration at the Spring Conference. Attendees must head directly to their morning break-out session by 9:00 AM *Payment is due in full prior to attending. Registration closes on April 25th at Midnight Preventing Double Payments: Please confirm with your Director or centre owner whether they will be covering the cost of your conference or membership fees, prior to registering for the conference. New Refund Policy: All duplicate payments will now be subject to a $20 administration fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Link to Register: Click Here The ECDA Board and staff are proud to present our 2026 Spring Conference: Nurturing Your Pedagogy. This event has been thoughtfully developed based on the voices, feedback, and engagement of you, our members! Whether you are just beginning your career, growing into your leadership, or somewhere in the middle, no matter where you, we are all continually shaping and refining our personal pedagogies. Pedagogy is not something that simply happens to us. It is something we nurture, grow and develop with intention, reflection, and care. It grows through our daily interactions with children, with families, with our colleagues, and through the values and beliefs we bring into this important work. This conference is an invitation to pause, reflect, and grow together. It is an opportunity to share ideas, challenge our thinking, and deepen our understanding of what it means to support children’s learning and development in ways that are both thoughtful and intentional. It is a chance to step outside of the walls of your centre and find your critical thinking friends, to find your village… to find those who share a pedagogical perspective with you! We encourage you to take this time to nurture your pedagogy, strengthen your professional voice, and reconnect with the passion that brought you to this sector in the first place. We can’t wait to welcome you!   Schedule: 9:00 - 10:00 -- Morning Breakout Session*10:15 - 10:45 -- Networking Break10:45 - 12:00 -- Morning Breakouts Continued12:00 - 1:15 -- Lunch1:15 - 2:45 -- Afternoon Breakouts2:45 - 3:00 -- Networking Break3:00 - 4:00 -- Afternoon Breakouts Continued *Note: There will not be registration at the Spring Conference. Attendees must head directly to their morning break-out session by 9:00 AM *Payment is due in full prior to attending. Registration closes on April 25th at Midnight Preventing Double Payments: Please confirm with your Director or centre owner whether they will be covering the cost of your conference or membership fees, prior to registering for the conference. New Refund Policy: All duplicate payments will now be subject to a $20 administration fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Looking for a quick and easy lunch option between breakout sessions? We’ve got you covered! We’re excited to share that UPEI Cafeteria will be offering a special lunch buffet just for our members. It’s the perfect way to grab a delicious meal, recharge, and get back to the sessions without the hassle of leaving the venue. Important: Tickets are pre-order only and will NOT be available on site, so be sure to secure yours in advance. Seats are limited, and they’re expected to go fast — grab your ticket now before they’re gone!