• Transportation Policy and Plan

    Transportation is often a child’s first encounter with the educational system each day. Safe, reliable transportation services represent an essential gateway for children and their families to access and participate in early education and out of school time settings. EEC’s Transportation Policy outlines the procedures for the drop-off and pick-up of children by transportation providers and parent/program notification.

  • Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)

    Information about the Commonwealth's new program to measure and monitor quality levels in programs. Includes definitions, measurement tools, resources, the online program manager and background information.

  • Forms for Program Administration

    Forms to help run a program: background record checks, program management, financial assistance, grant applications.

  • Head Start

    Eligibility and application information about this nationally-funded program promoting school readiness.

  • Program License Information

    Information about contacting your licensor to make changes.

  • Parent and Program Guidance Materials (technical assistance)

  • Services for Children with Disabilities & Special Needs

    Early intervention, transition planning, resources and general information about special education.

  • Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program

    UPK promotes school readiness and positive outcomes for children. The program includes grants for programs to meet and maintain the quality requirements of the program.