Impact Category: ELCC workforce

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

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent funding cuts to Early Learning and Child Care on PEI, especially the loss of Pedagogical Support Staff. These positions are not an added benefit or “extra help” — they are essential to maintaining a strong, safe, and sustainable childcare … Continued

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent cuts to pedagogical support positions within early learning programs in Prince Edward Island. Having operated an early learning centre for over 30 years, I have witnessed firsthand how much our sector has evolved. Our programs have expanded significantly to meet the growing and diverse … Continued

I know most people have seen all the discussion about the cuts to Early Years funding on PEI. For me, these funding cuts are devastating, especially for those of us who already hold a certificate and had plans to continue our education using these grants to earn our diploma. Luckily for me, I will get … Continued

As an early childcare provider it is so disappointing to loss the support we so need and counted on to support the children and families and educators in our Centre. I number of children who need extra support is growing each day and we are the first ones who are there to help them and … Continued

When I began working in the Early Childhood Education field there were no Pedagogical (PED) Support Staff in the centre I worked at. We were constantly scrambling to get planning done for daily activities and meaningful experiences. We were being spread thin as the lead ECEs in the room, and did not have enough time … Continued

I know many of you understand what the pedagogical support staff does but for those who don’t, I want you to know this role is vital to high quality child care. They guide educators, strengthen programming and ensure high quality responsive care for all Island children. The Pedagogical Support staff may look a little different … Continued

So many others have written such wonderful words so I’ll not say much , but I do want to say how important all those feelings shared in the impact statements really are. As an Early Childhood Educator, I’ve learned that we’re strong when it comes to perseverance and speaking up. I also used to work … Continued

I work full-time as a pedagogical support staff member in an early childhood centre, and I see every day how important this role is. My job is to support educators, help them understand children’s needs, and strengthen the quality of care and learning in our centre. I work alongside staff to reflect, plan, and create … Continued