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Kindergarten
Publicly Funded Kindergarten
Last Updated Aug 20, 2008 03:19 PM
Community -Based, Publicly-Funded Kindergarten
Where can I find information about kindergarten programs on PEI?
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 our Island children.
Introduction of community-based, publicly-funded kindergarten
Government’s Throne Speech (1999) announced the development of a 5 year, provincial strategy for children from prenatal to early school years, known as the Healthy Child Development Strategy. As a direct result of provincial consultations leading up to the Healthy Child Development Strategy, community-based, publicly-funded kindergarten was introduced in April 2000. Kindergarten is not a compulsory program, however, historically, 85% of children eligible to attend this program did attend kindergarten. Today, public funding has enabled 97% of island children to attend Kindergarten.
Shared Responsibility
A community- based, publicly - funded approach to kindergarten is certainly unique. The Department of Education collaborated with the Department of Health and Social Services, community, early childhood educators, owner / operators, and others in developing our provincial program.
The Department of Education is responsible for core funding and curriculum and policy development. The Department of Education provides funding for a core kindergarten program. A core program has been defined as 3 hours a day ( 2.5 hours of instructional time), 5 days a week or equivalent.
The Department of Education will fund an additional year of kindergarten for a child requiring this service. A Transition Protocol has been developed for children in need of this service. Referrals are made to the Department of Education for approval.
The Department of Health and Social Services provides funding under the "Special Needs Grant" to early childhood programs enabling them to hire special needs assistants. Special Needs Assistants are responsible for the integration and inclusion of children with special needs in early childhood programs. Applications are made directly to the Department of Health and Social Services for approval.
Historically, 85% of children eligible to attend this program did attend kindergarten. Today, public funding has enabled 97% of island children to attend Kindergarten.
Legislation
Early Childhood Programs, which include Kindergartens, fall under the Child Care Facilities Act, Regulations and Guidelines, R.S.P.E.I. 1988.. The Minister of Health and Social Services has responsibility for this Act. The Department of Education has representation on the Child Care Facilities Board and the Provincial Kindergarten Program Administrator was appointed as Inspector and Resource to the Board. The Child Care Facilities Board is responsible for licencing, inspections of programs and staff certification.
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