Impact Category: Family/Community supporters

Before getting our diagnosis for our son, he was closely followed by the staff at our daycare and no words could ever explain how grateful I am with the support he received. Some drop offs and pick ups were hard and countless times a support employee would help him regulate and change his mind to … Continued

I’m writing on behalf of the Pedagogical Support Funding cut. My two year old girl Sable Jane MacDonald is a student at the Eastern Kings Early Learning Academy in Souris, Prince Edward Island. She joined the infant program when she turned one and absolutely loves it. Shortly after participating in the class she gained a … Continued

Our children need support and structure now more than ever. In a world of convenience, these trained and professional individuals take the time to educate our children and interact with them face to face, this quality of care is lacking in unregulated centers and sadly at homes as well. Impacting growth and development, we need … Continued

The pedagogical support staff at the Cornwall Island Montessori Centre are wonderful and an essential part of the Centre. They provide needed support to staff and students. As a parent, their work and contributions are deeply valued.

Our children and the individuals who care, teach, and support them must be priority. Early childhood educators and pedagogical support workers are vital in the development of our children. Now is not the time to cut resources that support them to do this very important work.

Hello, As parents, we leave our children in the care of early learning centres every single day so we can go to work and provide for our families. We trust that these centres are properly staffed, properly supported, and equipped to care for our children safely, compassionately, and inclusively. Hearing about cuts to pedagogical support … Continued

My son has so much joy being at daycare with his friends. We are also grateful to have a place where our children can be cared for safely while we can go to work and earn money to support our family and daily life.

As a mother of 4 I am forever gratefull for educators including Pedagogical Support Staff. My children love going to the center and look forward to going each and everyday. It has helped them in so many ways to develop & learn knew things. It also helps grow there confidence, being more socialable with other … Continued

Our daughter is autistic, and transitions, whether arriving at care, moving between activities, or adjusting to change, often require additional time, patience, and understanding. These are exactly the moments where Pedagogical Support Staff make a difference: when a child needs a quieter approach, extra reassurance, or individualized support that can’t be rushed. Having this role … Continued

We love the center that my children attend. We are so lucky to have staff that love and care for our children as if they were their own. Due to these cuts one of my children’s favourite staff members is losing 50% of their hours. This staff member not only plays with her and teaches … Continued