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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Our Goals

The Early Childhood Development Association of PEI advocates for and supports members in the sector to provide professional, quality early learning and child care services and programs as they work with families and caregivers to promote the development of healthy children, justifying an annual membership fee.

1. Members have the tools and information to be high quality, professional members of the workforce throughout their careers.

1.1 Members are continuously provided professional development opportunities to gain skills and knowledge of current best practice.
1.2. Members are able to participate in peer networks, sharing knowledge in a supportive environment, and providing opportunities to engage members in improving ECDA services and programs.

2. There is an adequate number of skilled professionals to meet the needs of the sector.

2.1. There are multiple education pathways to support the growth of the sector.
2.2. Working conditions are continuously improved to enhance recruitment and retention in the sector.

3. The public is aware of the impact of positive learning experiences and licensed quality care in the early years.

3.1. Families and caregivers have the tools and information they need to recognize quality early learning and child care.

4. Public policy is influenced by the collective voice of the membership.