Impact Category: ELCC workforce

The email I have sent to the Minister of Education and Early Years: Dear Minister of Education and Early Years, In writing this to you I hope you take sincere action against the decision of taking away our pedagogical supports.  I have 8 years experience in the Child Care industry and have seen first hand … Continued

Dear Minister of Education and Early Years, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the decision to remove pedagogical support positions from early learning environments. As someone who has worked in child care for many years, I have seen how valuable these supports truly are — not only for educators, but for the … Continued

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my concern and frustration regarding the recent funding cuts to Early Learning and Child Care on Prince Edward Island, particularly the removal of Pedagogical Support Staff positions. These positions are not optional luxuries within centres — they are essential supports that help maintain quality care, … Continued

Dear Minister of Education and Early Years, I am writing as an educator currently working in an infant room with children aged 12–24 months. I wanted to express my concern regarding the reduction of pedagogical staffing supports and the impact these changes would have on educators, programming quality, and ultimately the children in our care. … Continued

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the funding cuts affecting pedagogical leaders within the Early Childhood Education field. As an Early Childhood Educator, I have seen firsthand the positive impact pedagogical leaders have not only on educators, but on children, families, and the overall quality of early learning environments. Pedagogical leaders provide … Continued

I have been working as an educator for more than two years, and I am happy and fulfilled serving children by teaching, caring for, and providing them with love, support, and education. Our children are our future, and they should always be prioritized, especially when it comes to their education and care. Now, I am … Continued

Strong pedagogical support is essential in early childhood environments to ensure all children receive the care, attention, and learning opportunities they deserve. Many children are not yet able to fully express their needs, advocate for themselves, or communicate when they are struggling. It is our responsibility as educators to recognize these needs and speak on … Continued

Without the extra help of staff than a centre cannot run properly and that only hurts the children in our care. They deserve the best, and we should be able to give them the best without worrying about the government taking jobs away.

For 30 years, I’ve worked in early childhood education on Prince Edward Island—and I’ve seen firsthand how far we’ve come. Our province has worked incredibly hard for educators, children, and families. From building a strong early learning system, to implementing a structured wage grid, to moving toward $10-a-day childcare—we are heading in the right direction. … Continued

“To make a lovable school, industrious, inventive, liveable, documentable and communicable, a place of research, learning, re-cognition and reflection, where children, teachers and families feel well – is our point of arrival.” Loris Malaguzzi In light of the recent announcement of cutbacks to the commitment for funding for Pedagogical Support Educator, I feel a need … Continued