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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2015-2016 Membership Renewals Now Open!

June 4th, 2015


The Early Childhood Development Association believes in partnering with educators, families, community, business, policy makers and government to ensure positive outcomes and healthy child development for PEI's youngest children. In recognizing the value of community partnerships and unity, the ECDA is pleased to provide a variety of membership options for your participation. Membership with the Early Childhood Development Association is open to any person involved or interested in early childhood development and helping Prince Edward Island families. 
The decisions and direction of the ECDA are guided by the membership and research-based evidence of best practice and trends in early childhood. The ECDA currently has more than 400 members, comprised of early childhood educators, post secondary educators, community partners and key stakeholders.
 
Membership benefits include:  
  • Reduced rates for conferences and professional development sessions offered by the ECDA, including the Bundle Up for Fall Payment Plan.
  • Access to the high-coverage Manulife Group benefits package, which includes: medical, dental, eye care, massage therapy, discounts at Lawton’s Drugs and Sobey’s Pharmacies, and more 
  • Subscription to the ECDA’s professional sector magazine, the Early Learning Knowledge Exchange
  • 15% discount at Michael's
  • 15% discount on retail at Island Optical 
  • 15% discount on retail at Drs. Hickey, Burke & Associates 
  • 10% discount at Owl’s Hollow
  • 10% off Scholar's Choice when you apply for your FREE Scholar's Club membership (professional members only - email customerservice@scholarschoice.ca to join)
  • Discounted membership at Spa Total Fitness Centre (call the Spa at 902-566-1400 and ask for ECDA corporate rates)
  • Access to the ECDA’s resource library, which includes: books, games, craft materials, poster-sized laminator, paper slicer, copier and printer
  • Professional and Lifetime members have voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
  • Professional and Lifetime members have affiliate membership with Canadian Child Care Federation
  • Professional and Lifetime members receive FREE membership to Scholar's Choice "Scholar's Club" (10% off all purchases)
  • *NEW* 6 hours of members-only specialized training, free of charge 
 
Membership Fees:
  • Professional $130 + HST
  • Early Childhood Assistant $65 + HST
  • Student $39 + HST
  • Corporate $390 + HST
 
More details:  
  • If you and your team plan to take advantage of the Bundle Up for Fall Payment Plan, talk to your director about the sign-up process before submitting your membership renewal. 
  • Application forms have been e-mailed to all members, and they are posted on the ECDA website. Please note this form cannot be completed online; it must be printed and sent by mail, fax, or email. If you require a paper copy of the form please contact us at (902) 368-1866. 
  • All applications will be due before July 31st (late applications will be subject to a late fee) 
  • Up-to-date stickers will be sent out to be attached to the reverse side of the membership cards you were given two years ago
  • If you have been contributing to a membership and PD savings program at your centre, ask your supervisor about the withdrawl process

 

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