Helping PEI families make the early years count!

Benefits of certified early childhood education.

  • Ensures physical environment and daily activities promote the health, safety, and well-being of children
  • Inspire learning and foster children’s development
  • Establish a good working relationship with parents and guardians
  • Observe, document, and respond to children’s interests, activities, and behaviours

 

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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.

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.

Upcoming Events

Jul
15
Up to 0.00 PD hours • In-Person
Are you ready to take the first steps toward a rewarding career as an Early Childhood Educator? You are invited to attend an information session to learn more about our Steps to Success program. Please review our Steps to Success brochure below. Two sessions to choose from! If you would like to attend during the day, register for this event. If you can only attend in the evening, go back to the Events page and choose the 7:30 pm event. The daytime information session is offered in person or via Zoom.       
Jul
15
Up to 0.00 PD hours • In-Person
Are you ready to take the first steps toward a rewarding career as an Early Childhood Educator? You are invited to attend an information session to learn more about our Steps to Success program. Please review our Steps to Success brochure below. Two sessions to choose from! If you would like to attend during the evening, register for this event. If you would like to attend in-person during the day, go back to the Events page and choose the 11 am event. This is the second information session being offered and is only offered via Zoom. 
Jul
26
Up to 0.00 PD hours • In-Person
Join us in celebrating diversity, inclusion, and community at the annual PEI Pride Parade! As a proud partner of Pride PEI and committed to supporting families of all backgrounds, ECDA encourages educators, centre teams, parents, children, and community members to walk with us in this year's parade! Who Can Join: ECDA members, families, children, friends, and all Early Learning Professionals & community supporters What to Bring/Know: Wear rainbow colours or ECDA apparel for visibility and pride spirit. Stay hydrated, bring sunscreen, comfy shoes, and come ready to dance and connect! Plan for a fun, family-friendly march. Expect lively music, colourful floats, and cheering spectators lining the street of downtown Charlottetown We’ll add more details to this page a week before the parade. Cost to Participate: Free! By walking together, we not only celebrate Pride but also affirm ECDA’s commitment to inclusive early childhood environments. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build connections, foster visibility for young families, and live our mission together! Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 24