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

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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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Jul
21
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Holland College Information Session for Directors: Certification Upgrade Pathways
Many early childhood professionals have been waiting for the next round of opportunities to upgrade their certification. Join us for a virtual information session with Liam Corcoran, Academic & Applied Research Executive Director at Holland College, to learn about the Early Childhood programs being offered during the 2026-27 academic year!During this session, you'll receive an overview of the available educational pathways, learn about the details of the accelerated programs, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Programs Being Offered - Liam Corcoran has provided a list of programs Holland College will be offering during the 2026-2027 academic year: Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma Program Introductory Evening Courses (Online) Early Childhood Assistant ACCELERATED Program Early Childhood Care and Education ACCELERATED Program Early Childhood Assistant PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) Please Note: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) PLAR + Online Program will not be offered during the 2026-27 academic year. Who Should Register? This information session is for Directors of Early Childhood Interns and Early Childhood Assistants who have shown interest in taking the next step in their career by upgrading their certification. This session will help you better understand the pathways available through Holland College to support your employees on their education journeys.    Registration is free but required. If you are unable to attend, the ECDA of PEI will share a summary of the key information with members following the session.