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Early Education and Care

Department of Early Education and Care
Find Child Care and Other EEC Resources
Find a Child Care or After-School Program
Information About Child Care Financial Assistance
Head Start Programs
Family Support Programs

Includes information about the Massachusetts Family Network (MFN) Program and Parent–Child Home Program (PCHP).
Residential Care Programs
Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
EEC Regional Licensing Office in Your Area
Department of Early Education and Care – Professional Development and Qualifications
Early Childhood Services for Children with Disabilities and Special Needs
Child Care Licensing Regulations and Policies
Early Childhood Educators Scholarship
Child Development Associate Scholarship
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
Adoptions and Residential Care
Department of Early Education and Care - Guidance for Programs
Health and Safety Info from EEC
Department of Early Education and Care - Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
Department of Early Education and Care Grant Programs
Licensing Child Care Programs
Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
Regulations & Policies
Forms & Guidance for Parents & Providers

Includes all forms related to starting and operating an Early Education & Care program. Also contains helpful tips & information (formerly Technical Assistance) to help providers and/or parents raise healthy children.