Transportation of children in early childhood programs

Find everything you need to know about the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) transportation regulations for early childhood programs.

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Providers with Transportation Services Receiving EEC Subsidy

All Family Child Care providers, Group and School Age Care providers receiving EEC Subsidy must comply with 606 CMR 7.13 and the requirements shown below.

EEC Funded Programs EEC Funded Programs | Mass.gov receiving EEC Subsidy must follow Funded Program Compliance Requirements and the following:

Please see Transportation Forms for sample forms to help you operate the transportation program.

Providers with Transportation Services Not Receiving EEC Subsidy

All Family Child Care providers, Group and School Age Care providers not receiving EEC Subsidy must comply with 606 CMR 7.13.

EEC Funded Programs EEC Funded Programs | Mass.gov not receiving EEC Subsidy must follow Funded Program Compliance Requirements.

Family Child Care providers must also comply with:

Please see Transportation Forms for sample forms to help you operate the transportation program.

EEC Transportation Policies

EEC Transportation Training

EEC Transportation Forms

Registry of Motor Vehicles

The RMV oversees vehicle, equipment, and training regulations and requirements for the school pupil transport (7D) industry to ensure the safety of students and passengers.  Review the sections below for detailed information.

Questions?

If you have any questions about EEC’s transportation subsidy requirements for Subsidy Regions 1, 2 and 3 should be directed to Randy Wong, EEC Subsidy and Transportation Compliance Monitor, Randall.M.Wong@Mass.Gov. For Subsidy Regions 4, 5 and 6 please contact Chester Stone, EEC Subsidy and Transportation Compliance Monitor, Chester.Stone@Mass.gov.

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