Helping PEI families make the early years count!

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Following recent cuts to Pedagogical Support funding, the ECDA is asking our supporters to raise awareness about the impact the role Pedagogical Support has on children, educators, and centres as a whole.

We’re asking our community to help make this impact visible! Share your story at ecdaofpei.ca/impact

An educator’s teaching conditions, are children’s learning conditions. Support funding to the Pedagogical Support position by sharing your story.

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Welcome

The Early Childhood Development Association of PEI is a provincial, non-profit organization committed to promoting and supporting quality early childhood development programs and services for our Island’s children & families. Our mission: All Island children between infancy and five (5) years of age will have access to a sustainable Provincial Early Childhood Education system that is available, affordable, and of high quality. Please note that the ECDA is not a bilingual organization; however we do provide respectful services and a number of resources and functions in French.

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The Early Childhood Development Association of PEI is a provincial, non-profit organization committed to promoting and supporting quality early childhood development programs and services for our Island’s children & families. Our mission: All Island children between infancy and five (5) years of age will have access to a sustainable Provincial Early Childhood Education system that is available, affordable, and of high quality. Please note that the ECDA is not a bilingual organization; however we do provide respectful services and a number of resources and functions in French.

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Upcoming Events

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Aug
20
Up to 0.00 PD hours • In-Person
Member Appreciation Night at Come From Away
We're excited to once again partner with the Confederation Centre of the Arts to offer ECDA members an exclusive 25% discount to one of Canada's most celebrated musicals. Come From Away Thursday, August 20 Show begins at 7:30 pm (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)   Use the promo code found in the latest member email to receive 25% off Tier 2 and Tier 3 tickets.   Tickets are selling quickly, so don't wait if you've been hoping to see this incredible production!   Purchase tickets: https://confederationcentre.com/event/come-from-away/    Questions? Reach out to Julian at [email protected] 
Aug
26
Up to 0.00 PD hours • In-Person
Information Session: Steps to Success 2026-2027
Do you want to learn more about Steps to Success? Do you know someone interested in exploring a career in Early Childhood Education? Have you always had a passion for working with children but don't know where to start? Register to join us!  Wednesday, August 26 from 10:30 - 11:30 am We will be providing details about the Steps to Success program and answering all of your questions! Are you looking for the Steps to Success application? Click here!  
Sep
7
Up to 0.00 PD hours • In-Person
Steps to Success Application 2026-2027
Steps to Success applications are live. Click here for the application!   Steps to Success is a 20-week education and workplace training program that provides: Full-time work experience in licensed early childhood centres working with children ages 0-5 Education at Holland College Support obtaining an Early Childhood Intern certification through the Province of PEI Guidance from an experienced team A boost in employability through hands-on experience, knowledge building, and mentoring relationships with certified early childhood professionals   Fall Start Date: September 14, 2026Winter Start Date: January 18, 2026   Additional information can be found in the uploaded document.   Questions? Contact Megan Drummond  Email: [email protected] Phone: (902) 368 1017Steps to Success is administered by the Early Childhood Development Association of PEI and funded by the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning through the Canada-PEI Labour Market Agreements.