ChildCareEd courses may be used to fulfill ongoing professional learning requirements for providers on Prince Edward Island. ChildCareEd is an IACET accredited organization that provides CEUs for all of our online self-paced training courses.
On Prince Edward Island, child care providers must meet specific education and training requirements as outlined in the Early Learning and Child Care Act and its regulations.
Certification Levels: There are different levels of certification based on the type of care being provided:
Renewal of Certification: Certified individuals must complete 45 hours of continuing education approved by the Board every three years to renew their certification.
Staff Qualifications: All staff members at licensed centers must be at least 18 years old, have criminal record checks, and provide proof of First Aid and CPR certification within eight weeks of starting work.
Ongoing Training: To maintain certification, child care providers must complete continued professional development.
Department of Education and Early Years
Administrators! Are you looking to purchase hours for your staff? ChildCareEd offers the Group Admin Program and Subscription Services, which make it easy and affordable to make group purchases.
Group Admin Program
The Group Admin Program allows you to purchase clock hours at a flat price and then assign classes to staff members. This gives you control over your budget and training plan. Purchase hours for staff to ensure they complete their training requirements.
Use our Group Admin Feature and receive the following benefits:
Subscription Services
With Subscription Services, you can purchase training hours at a low one-time cost. There are three tiers to choose from, depending on your needs:
To view the course selection available for each of our subscription services, please click on View Courses List under each here: https://www.childcareed.com/subscriptions.html.
