Impact Category: ELCC workforce

When I first started working with children, I was still feeling like a child myself, and was unsure of what direction my life was going in. My mother had been an ECE for as long as I could remember, a career choice I was sure I would not pursue. Years later, I reluctantly accepted a … Continued

Pedagogical support is felt in the everyday moments of an early learning centre, and when it’s reduced, the impact is immediate: less time for planning and reflection, increased pressure around ratios and covering breaks, and rising stress and burnout, and that’s just the surface. In a field where our role is to truly see and … Continued

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express how important pedagogical staff have been in supporting me throughout my career in education. There have been many times when I have needed guidance, encouragement, and practical support, and the pedagogical staff have always been there to help me succeed. Their knowledge, patience, and willingness … Continued

Dear Members of the Government, I am writing as a first-year, Level One Early Childhood Education intern at the beginning of my career. At 20 years old, I am deeply committed to growing as an educator and providing the highest quality care and learning experiences for children. I chose to pursue my certification through the … Continued

Dear Members of Government, I am writing to you as an Early Childhood Educator with over 20 years of experience—years spent caring for, teaching, and advocating for young children and their families. I want to acknowledge the effort being made to create more child care spaces across Prince Edward Island. Increasing access is important and … Continued

The Pedagogical Support role is essential in early learning and child care centres, and it should not be reduced. This position plays a critical part in supporting educators, improving the quality of programs, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and families. With dedicated time for planning, reflection, and documentation, educators are better able to create … Continued

Working in a double-sized centre brings with it a unique intensity—double the staff, double the children, and double the families, all of whom rely on us to create a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment. In this context, having two pedagogical leaders has not just been helpful—it has been absolutely essential to the overall wellbeing and … Continued

A pedagogical staff is essential. With AQI out and putting more on educators- it is essential to have that support. The sector is trying to stay strong and effective while maintaining professionalism and building healthily relationships with children, parents and between staff. Speaking from experience: pedagogical supports are always a key piece in how smoothly … Continued

The recent budget cuts to the ECE sector feel like a significant step backwards. Over the past few years, centres across PEI have stepped up to address long waiting lists. We’ve expanded, opened new centres, and supported our staff in upgrading their certifications—even when it meant they stepped away from our programs temporarily. At the … Continued

Upset, angry, sad, etc… Pedagogical Support Staff are such an integral and important part of the team in early years, for both the children in their care and for their fellow coworkers. Having experience working in both roles, I know how hard Pedagogical Support Staff work, and I know how necessary they are for early … Continued