Full Day Kindergarten in Canada

Prince Edward Island

News & Info


PEI is implementing Mandatory Full Day
 Kindergarten in September 2010



Links of Interest


Press Release - Government Commits to Full Day School Based Kindergaten in 2010 - July 20, 2009

Community Based Publicly Funded Kindergarten - Kindergarten in Prince Edward Island is an integral component of the early childhood system. Working with families and communities, committed early childhood educators have been developing and delivering kindergarten programs which exemplifies a high quality early learning experience for  Island children.  - This is based on the current system; where Kindergarten is delivered through community based early learning programs.

Mapping of Early Learning Programs and Kindergartens on PEI - Google map developed in summer 2009 by Parents for Choice & Quality Society

Department of Education and Early Childhood Education - Responsible for Kindergarten

Kindergarten Curriculum Guides for PEI


Parents of Choice & Quality Society - A non-profit organization that was created out of a need for a parent voice on early learning, education and child care issues on Prince Edward Island.

Early Childhood Development Association - A provincial, non-profit organization committed to promoting and supporting quality early childhood development programs and services for Island children and families.

PEI Kindergarten Facebook Group - A new online group that formed in the Summer of 2009.

Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation
- An organization of Associations with parents and teachers working together to achieve the best possible education for children and youth on Prince Edward Island.

PEI Teachers' Federation