Release of Early Years Report
Parents for Choice & Quality have obtained the following information regarding the release of The Early Years Report. Child care centres began to receive invitations in the mail this morning.
May 25th, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
In my initial letter to you, I indicated that soon we would be releasing The Early Years Report and government’s plan to revitalize and refocus early learning and child care for children from birth to age 4 on Prince Edward Island. I am pleased to inform you that we have completed our work and now, I invite you to participate in one of the following opportunities to learn more about the details of this plan.The first opportunity for information will be a press conference, which is being held on Friday, May 28th at 10:00 am at the Parkdale Sherwood Headstart, located at 11 Christie Drive, Charlottetown.
Two information sessions are planned for Saturday, May 29th. Kathleen Flanagan will be on hand to present The Early Years Report and I will also be in attendance at these sessions. Senior staff from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development will also be available to answer any questions you may have as we work to refocus the early learning system on PEI.
The information sessions will be held Saturday, May 29th at the following times and locations:
8:30 – 11:00 am
Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean
5 Acadienne Drive
Charlottetown
1:00 – 3:30 pm
Loyalist Country Inn
195 Harbour Drive
Summerside
Thank you for taking the time to raise issues and make suggestions. Your contributions have been invaluable in informing and assisting government. We have attempted to consider all points of view as we developed the plan and would appreciate your participation as we move this plan forward. I look forward to seeing you on Friday at the press conference or on Saturday at one of the information sessions.
Sincerely,
Doug Currie
Minister
