The Nova Scotia Early Childhood Development Sector (ECDS) online services portal allows users to search for licensed early childhood programs in the province. This platform provides information on various childcare facilities, helping families find suitable options for their children.
Before and after school programs provide essential care and enrichment for children outside regular school hours. These programs offer a safe, structured environment where kids can engage in educational activities, complete homework, and socialize with peers. When searching for the right program...
Regulated Family Home Child Care (FHCC) providers run their childcare programs from their own homes, using either the entire space or a designated area. Each FHCC home is connected to a licensed, provincially funded FHCC agency that offers essential support services, professional...
The Major Infrastructure Program offers grant funding to create new not-for-profit childcare spaces for children aged 0 to 5 in high-need communities, especially for diverse and vulnerable populations. Eligible applicants include municipal governments, universities, Indigenous communities, and registered not-for-profits.
The Nova Scotia Child Care Subsidy program assists eligible families with children under 12 by covering part of their childcare fees at licensed facilities, regulated family home daycare agencies, and before-and-after school programs. The application process includes a series of questions, and users must...
The QIG Operator Guide has been updated to reflect the following changes. Revised wage scales and funding rates due to economic increases, updated information for red-circled employees, and increased per diem rates for untrained and entry-level staff.
Nova Scotia's Early Childhood Educator (ECE) compensation framework aims to support licensed centers in stabilizing and growing the ECE workforce. New wage scales have been introduced, reflecting increases across various positions based on experience.
The Association of Early Childhood Educators Nova Scotia (AECENS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting early childhood educators (ECEs) in the province. Established in 2003, AECENS advocates for professional recognition, offers resources and professional development...
