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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This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 2.50 professional development training hours.

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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.

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POSTPONED: February SUMMERSIDE Supervisors Network Meeting

This event has been postponed due to weather.

Detry Carragher will be joining us to discuss staff retention techniques.
Approved for 2.5 hours of on-going training by the ELCCB.

This meeting will be held in Summerside at the Centre Belle Alliance for the convenience of Prince County supervisors, but we encourage supervisors from all across PEI to join us! Registration is required for all network meetings. This meeting will run with a minimum of 10 registered participants.

Workshop Description: Power of Expectations
Every aspect of employment from recruitment, compensation, benefits, and workplace culture is based on implicit and explicit expectations.  As a leader of your organization though, it can be a challenge to balance the needs of both the employer and employee.  We'll have an enlightening discussion and our expectation is that you'll leave this session with a fresh take on employee recruitment and retention strategies.  

Facilitator Bio: Detry Carragher
Detry Carragher is an Award-Winning Management Consultant, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Coach, and Business Leader who helps create Better Workplaces and Stronger Communities™ through her firm CARVO GROUP.  As a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, Detry’s work extends to several of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Fortune 500 technology companies and Best Places to Work in Atlantic Canada.  Her expansive client list ranges from sole entrepreneurs to larger institutions such as the Canadian Space Agency. 

She currently serves on the National CPHR Canada Board and is a Founding Director and Chair of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of PEI.  Her fresh take on challenging the status quo often sparks meaningful dialogue and change. Her insights have been featured on CBC, CTV, and the National HR Reporter publication. 

About Supervisors Network
The ECDA has been supporting Directors and Supervisors for nearly ten years through the Supervisors Network. The intention of the group is to encourage open dialogue and knowledge exchange to enhance quality practices, such as human resource practices and policies, pedogogy and leadership. The Supervisors Network is open to all supervisors, directors, and administrators of licensed early learning and child care programs. No previous attendance or membership necessary - come one, come all!

Check the ECDA's events page for the current schedule and location of meetings.

If you have any questions about the Supervisors Network please contact Sonya Hooper at 902-368-0070 or Bonnie Bell at 902-368-1866.

We hope to see you there!