The Department of Early Education and Care recognizes that the future prosperity of the Commonwealth rests on our collective ability to provide all children in Massachusetts with the supports and opportunities they need to be productive workers and contributing citizens. The Commonwealth will thrive only if we roll up our sleeves together, and take seriously the mission of preparing our population for the challenges of a 21st century global society.
We hope that these resources help you become acquainted with the programs and services offered across Massachusetts, so that you can more fully understand how to help match the needs of your constituents to the resources that exist. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or need additional information (contact information is below.)
EEC Major Initiatives: A System of Four Networks The Department’s work is aimed at building the capacities of all those who work and play with young children—creating experiences and supports that enable the building of healthy brain architecture. The key networks that enable this include professional development, coordinated family and community engagement, childcare resource and referral agencies, and mental health supports.
Program Descriptions and Resources by Community Information about the resources that are available to your constituents, including grant programs and EEC contacts for your community.
A Quality Improvement System for Child Development Settings The new Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) helps to ensure that all of the settings for young children in the Commonwealth are of the highest quality. This background document provides a summary of the QRIS launched in January 2011.
QRIS Program Quality Improvement Grants - FY10 and FY11
Annual Report to the Legislature EEC delivered its Annual Report to the Legislature on February 15, 2011 and held a briefing at the State House on March 1, 2011 to present the highlights from the report.
Legislative briefing presentation (March 1, 2011)
Annual Report Executive Summary For a copy of the full report, please email kathleen.hart@massmail.state.ma.us
Wheelock College Early Education and Care Legislative Information Session On March 16, 2011, Commissioner Killins participated in Wheelock College’s “Early Education and Care Legislative Information Session” panel discussion at the State House.
Commissioner Killins’ presentation | Financial Assistance for Families Information on financial assistance for early education and care programs and services, including eligibility criteria and how to apply. Find a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency Locate Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies by city or town. Your local CCR&R agency has information on all licensed and license-exempt programs, and can assist families with applying for financial assistance for early education and care. EEC Office Contacts Telephone numbers and email addresses for EEC staff, by position, region, and area.
Early Education and Care Introduction and Update On January 19, 2011 EEC held a briefing at the State House to provide an overview of the agency and an update on the status of early education and care in the Commonwealth.
Main presentation
Supplemental handout  |
