About the ECDA – Early Childhood Development Association of PEI

We are:

A provincial, non-profit organization committed to promoting and supporting quality early childhood development programs and services for our Island’s children and families. The Early Childhood Development Association of PEI was formed in 1974.

We are committed to treating our valued members, staff, and stakeholders well. Please click here to view our Treatment of Members Policy

We are Affiliate Members of the Canadian Child Care Federation.

We provide:

information and guidance linking early childhood knowledge and information to those who need it;
resources and professional development opportunities for early childhood educators;
a voice representing healthy child development for PEI children aged 0 years to 8, their families and those educating them;

We work with:

Early childhood professionals
Provincial and Municipal Governments and Opposition parties
Parents and grandparents
Other early years professionals
Community and various organizations

Why:

To support Early Childhood Educators to deliver high quality early learning and child care services and programs for all of PEI’s children. Helping families make the early years count.