Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

The Department of Early Education and Care's mission is to support the healthy growth and development of all children by providing high quality programs and resources for families and communities.

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Contact Us

Address

50 Milk St., 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-5002

Phone

Main Office (617) 988-6600
EEC Contact Center (617) 988-7841

Online

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Fax

(617) 988-2451
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Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Governor Healey Announces Universal, High-Quality Pre-K Access for Gateway Cities  

1/16/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

“Gateway to Pre-K" agenda will also increase child care financial assistance to thousands of families and sustain historic C3 funding for providers

Press Release

Massachusetts to Boost Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Providers  

1/10/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Board of Early Education Approves Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Transformative Proposal, 6th State in the Nation Federally Approved to Use Cost of Care Data

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