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We have two options to choose from, be sure to connect with your centre leadership to ensure you are choosing the right fit for your team! A legislative change to the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires at least one employee in a Child Care Centre to be on-site at all times with Standard First Aid. The Early Learning and Child Care Act states that certification requirements for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) mandate at least Emergency First Aid. Because every facility operates differently, the choice is up to each centre on what coverage looks like for their specific team and how to staff accordingly for full compliance. To help you build the right schedule for your facility, we are offering a flexible training with options tailored to your needs: Basic (Emergency) - 3 hours online - 3.5 hours in person (9:00am-12:30pm) Intermediate (Standard) - 4 hours online - 7 hours in person (9:00am-4:00pm)   Please note that both Basic (Emergency) and Intermediate (Standard) First Aid courses includes a required online module that must be completed prior to attending the in-person session.  By registering for this session, you are agreeing to complete this online material. We highly recommend starting the online portion as soon as you receive access to the material from Life Start Charlottetown. Registration Deadline: Registration and payment will close on ONE WEEK OUT at 11:59 PM to ensure all participants have adequate time to complete the online coursework. Important Attendance Policy: The online material must be fully completed by 9:00 AM on the day of the in-person session.  If your online portion is incomplete at this time, you will not be permitted to attend the session and will be asked to leave. No refunds will be issued for those dismissed due to incomplete online material.   All payments must be made in full no later than September 18th, 2026. Please be advised-- there is a minimum number of 10 people per option to have the training. Please include the full name for whom the payment is for and the type of first aid training you've registered for Basic or Intermediate :) No PD hours are associated with this training.     Bio:  Life Start is an approved training provider founded by Khryspn Jensen, with an ambition to challenge convention in the first aid training world.

Join us to discuss the science behind the benefits of risky play, how risky play impacts literacy and learning, and how access to active outdoor play is essential for healthy child development.    Facilitator Bio:  Bookmates Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on the development, training and delivery of family literacy and learning programs.   Participation: Participants will be given the link to the video and are required to participate in one of two ways-- with a microphone/built in speaker or through the chat. In addition there will be a log tracking which members contribute and which do not, and those that do not contribute will not receive PD hours. We ask that you leave your camera on for the session.

We have two options to choose from, be sure to connect with your centre leadership to ensure you are choosing the right fit for your team!  A legislative change to the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires at least one employee in a Child Care Centre to be on-site at all times with Standard First Aid. The Early Learning and Child Care Act states that certification requirements for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) mandate at least Emergency First Aid. Because every facility operates differently, the choice is up to each centre on what coverage looks like for their specific team and how to staff accordingly for full compliance. To help you build the right schedule for your facility, we are offering a flexible training with options tailored to your needs: Basic (Emergency) - 3 hours online - 3.5 hours in person (9:00am-12:30pm) Intermediate (Standard) - 4 hours online - 7 hours in person (9:00am-4:00pm)   Please note that both Basic (Emergency) and Intermediate (Standard) First Aid courses includes a required online module that must be completed prior to attending the in-person session.  By registering for this session, you are agreeing to complete this online material. We highly recommend starting the online portion as soon as you receive access to the material from Life Start Charlottetown. Registration Deadline: Registration and payment will close on ONE WEEK OUT at 11:59 PM to ensure all participants have adequate time to complete the online coursework. Important Attendance Policy: The online material must be fully completed by 9:00 AM on the day of the in-person session.  If your online portion is incomplete at this time, you will not be permitted to attend the session and will be asked to leave. No refunds will be issued for those dismissed due to incomplete online material. All payments must be made in full no later than September 25th, 2026. Please be advised-- there is a minimum number of 10 people per option to have the training. Please include the full name for whom the payment is for and the type of first aid training you've registered for Basic or Intermediate :) No PD hours are associated with this training.     Bio:  Life Start is an approved training provider founded by Khryspn Jensen, with an ambition to challenge convention in the first aid training world.

*Please note this session is for Directors, Supervisors and Pedagogical Leaders* 4-Part Leadership Series with Mary Hewitt Updated Schedule:October 6th, November 17th, & December 8th, February 16th Session 1: The Role of Trust in Leadership - Leadership without trust often reduces teams to focusing on compliance, defensiveness, and hiding—instead of creativity, collaboration, and commitment. Reflecting on the work of Stephen Covey, for this virtual gathering, we will be exploring how leaders can build trust within teams and what this “looks like” in early childhood settings with educators.Session 2: What Does it Mean to Be in Relationship? - Making the Harder Conversations Easier - In our culture, we often view relationships as healthy and successful when there is no friction, varying of opinions, or disagreement and pushback. During this virtual gathering, we will challenge this assumption and uncover what really happens in relationships when we simply ‘go with the flow’ in any and all circumstances. We will also discuss what it means to shift this narrative of relationships so we can anticipate natural ‘bumps in the road’ and create a more expansive, realistic, nutritive understanding of what it means to truly live, work, and play together.Session 3: Scaffolding Isn’t Just for the Children - During our leadership retreat, we learned that the primary role of a leader is to “make more leaders”. At this virtual gathering, we will build on this understanding by examining key parallels between what it means to foster agency in children and what it means to scaffold and empower the adults caring for children. In applying the same principles we do with children, we recognize how we already have the skillsets to “make more leaders”, we simply need to thoughtfully translate this so it applies to the relationship dynamics between supervisors and educators.Session 4: Circling Back to Humanity-Driven Leadership and Reflecting on our Growth - In this virtual gathering, we will reflect on how our mindset, practices, and relationships have shifted thus far by revisiting key humanity-driven leadership concepts and our vision boards from March 2026. Leaders will use the ‘3 Roots and a Shoot’ protocol: reflecting on three areas of deeply anchored, well-established strengths they’ve established AND one new area of growth that requires specific nurturing to bloom.   Although these are some of the core concepts we will cover, I am also very aware that pedagogical partnerships like this often evolve in-the-moment with the learning community. Having some flexibility in there to 'meander' in meaningful ways can often make these experiences more engaging (and useful!) for everyone.   Facilitator Bio: Mary Hewitt, founder of Unlocking Childhood, is an experienced public speaker, author, and early years sector consultant. With 16 years in the early learning field as a classroom educator, early childhood education professor, and early years system leader—she leverages her expertise to develop engaging and meaningful learning experiences for communities. Mary holds a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Education degree, a diploma in Early Childhood Education, and a Psychology degree. She has captivated audiences of hundreds and has delivered her work in a variety of contexts from large-scale arenas to individual classrooms. Mary offers keynotes, facilitated workshops, pedagogical partnerships, virtual sessions, and even one-on-one coaching and consultations.  In 2025, Mary was selected by a peer-reviewed panel and presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference in Orlando, Florida—the largest gathering of early childhood educators in the world. She has appeared as a guest on several podcasts and as a writer for various publications. She is currently writing a book on trauma-informed care in early childhood education with Redleaf Press. Mary credits her eclectic experiences, extensive education, and neurodivergent mind for her dynamic approach—and is passionate about sharing it with the world! Mary resides in rural Ontario with her husband and beloved dog.   Participation: Participants will be given the link to the video and are required to participate in one of two ways-- with a microphone/built in speaker or through the chat. In addition there will be a log tracking which members contribute and which do not, and those that do not contribute will not receive PD hours. We ask that you leave your camera on for the session.

Screens and technology have become part of childhood, and with them comes a new wave of emotional responses, behaviours, and attachment patterns. This workshop explores how digital connection affects children’s regulation, separation, attention, and social interaction and how educators can respond with understanding instead of frustration. Together, we unpack developmental needs, co-regulation strategies, and supportive approaches for families navigating the tech landscape.   Facilitator Bio: Marcia Nicole is a dedicated mother of three and the founder of Ispyr to Educate. Holding a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Development from Western University, and an Ontario Bachelor of Education with an OCT certification, Marcia bring over 20 years of rich experience to early childhood education. Her passion is to foster an environment where educators and students thrive together in creativity and discovery. Ispyr to Educate, they are committed to enhancing educational practices through dynamic workshops, targeted professional development, and personalized mentoring, empowering educators to continuously evolve and inspire their students. As an educational coach, Marcia's goal is to support and uplift educators in their journey towards professional excellence and personal fulfillment.   Participation: Participants will be given the link to the video and are required to participate in one of two ways-- with a microphone/built in speaker or through the chat. In addition there will be a log tracking which members contribute and which do not, and those that do not contribute will not receive PD hours. We ask that you leave your camera on for the session.