Membership

Apply now to become an ECDA member today!

The Early Childhood Development Association believes in partnering with educators, families, community, business, policy makers and government to ensure positive outcomes and healthy child development for PEI’s youngest children. In recognizing the value of community partnerships and unity, the ECDA is pleased to provide a variety of membership options for your participation. Membership with the Early Childhood Development Association is open to any person involved or interested in early childhood development and helping Prince Edward Island families. The decisions and direction of the ECDA are guided by the membership and research-based evidence of best practice and trends in early childhood. The ECDA currently has more than 600 members, comprised of early childhood educators, post secondary educators, community partners and key stakeholders.

Membership types

  • Professional $150.00 + HST

    Any person certified as an early childhood educator under the provincial earlychildhood development certification program and is, at the time of application, practicing within the province of Prince Edward Island.

  • Associate $85.00 + HST

    Any person, or member of a community agency supportive of the ECDA’s mission and goals and not eligible for membership under any other membership categories (this could include parents, retirees, family home operators, and ECEs working outside of a centre or during times of unemployment).

  • Corporate $410.00 + HST

    Any businesses that provide services that would enhance either the early childhood development service, business or the early childhood educator.

  • Lifetime $0.00 + HST

    As assigned by the Board of Directors.

Payment

  • Center or Organization Paying

    Select this option only if your fee has been or will be paid by a center or organization. Your registration will not be completed if no payment is received.

  • Moneris (Credit/Debit Card)

    Once you click SUBMIT, you will be presented with a Credit Card form. You can enter all major credit/debit cards to complete you payment.

ECDA Membership Benefits

  • Voting power to impact the direction of your organization
  • Reduced rates for conferences, workshops and events
  • Access to 6 hours of specialized, members-only training each year
  • Access to a top-of-the-line group benefits plan including medical, dental, eye care, massage and more
  • Discounts at local retailers including:
    • Michael’s 15% discount
    • Lawton’s Drugs (Health Plan subscribers only) – special pricing on various items when you show your Lawton’s card
    • Hearts & Flowers 10% discount Feasible Fuels – discount of 0.04/litre for Automatic fill up accounts.
    • Absolutely Fabulous – 10% off regular priced services everyday.
    • GoodLife Fitness 15% discount on membership pricing!
    • 15% at the Great Canadian Bagel and Greco Pizza (Charlottetown Location)
  • Access to the Resource Library including books, story sacs and a colour printer and photocopier
  • Opportunity to join the ECDA Board of Directors
Apply to be an ECDA Member today!
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