Public Meeting Notice  Board of Early Education and Care Meeting - Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Welcome and Comments from the Chair 

Comments from the Secretary 

Comments from the Commissioner 

Statements from the Public* 

Routine Business: 

• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2025 – VOTE 

Items for Discussion and Action: 

• 2026-30 Strategic Action Plan – VOTE​
• Family Support Programs, Partners and Initiatives​
  • Family and Community Supports: Where Learning and Connection Begin 
  • Unifying the CFCE Brand​
  • Partner and Provider Voices​
  • Family Advisory Council  

The above agenda items are those that the Chair of the Board reasonable anticipated discussing at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items, not listed, may also be brought up for discussion, to the extent such is permitted by law.

*The Board of Early Education and Care also makes up to 30 minutes available for persons in the audience to address the Board on specific agenda items. In order to hear as many speakers as possible, the Board limits individuals to 3 minutes, although written material of any length can be submitted. The Board asks associations or groups to select only one speaker to represent the organization. Those wishing to speak should indicate their intent by filling out the sign-in sheet that will be available during the half-hour prior to the start of the meeting.

Please submit written public comment to: office.commissioners@mass.gov. Public comment received by 5 pm on Tuesday will be sent to the Board in advance of Wednesday's meeting. Public comment received after 5 pm on Tuesday will be sent to the Board shortly after the meeting.