Impact Category: ELCC workforce

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

One day a new adult joined the classroom, Pedagogical support worker. She didn’t stand at the front like an educator. Instead, she moved gently through the room, noticing the little things others might miss. on her first morning, she saw a child struggling to join a group activities. The children build a tower with blocks, … Continued

Why..WHY…do we have to keep being “resilient”? Why is that always the expectation placed on us? For years, we have fought to be seen. To be respected. To be treated as the educators we are, not dismissed as babysitters. We have advocated for fair wages, pensions, and professional recognition. We have stood up for our … Continued

Pedagogical staff play a vital and often understated role in the effective functioning of our early learning centres. Their presence ensures that both children and educators are supported in meaningful and practical ways throughout the day. One of the key contributions of pedagogical staff is their ability to step into classrooms and support the care … Continued

Pedagogical support, to me, means teamwork, care, voices being heard, power, and a true sense of belonging. It creates a space where educators feel confident, respected, and supported in their daily practice. It allows us to come together, share ideas, reflect on our experiences, and grow not only as educators, but as individuals. Without having … Continued

At Wonder Bees, we’ve been reflecting a lot on the recent budget cuts to pedagogical support, and the conversation feels incomplete without naming a bigger truth: Family Home Centres have never had equal access to this support in the first place. Pedagogical support is what helps educators grow, reflect, and respond to children in meaningful, … 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

“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” Desmond Tutu. There comes a point where we need to stop just throwing money and bandaids into the public schools due to “behaviour issues” and fully commit … Continued

Le mentorat pédagogique joue un rôle fondamental dans la qualité des services offerts au sein d’un CPE. Bien plus qu’un simple soutien, il permet d’accompagner les éducatrices au quotidien, de renforcer leurs pratiques et d’assurer une cohérence pédagogique dans l’ensemble du centre. Dans un contexte où les heures de mentorat sont réduites, l’impact se fait … Continued

What’s being proposed isn’t just a budget adjustment it’s a step backward for a sector that has worked tirelessly to grow, improve, and meet the needs of children and families. Centers across pei stretched themselves too expand spaces, support staff through training, and uphold high standards in programming, documentation, and family engagement. Pedagogical Support staff … Continued