Large Group and School Age Child Care licenses are for programs that care for 10 or more children outside a home. If you want to obtain a license for your program, contact your local Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regional office.
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What you need for Apply for a Large Group and School Age Child Care license
You need a Large Group and School Age Child Care License if you want to care for more than 10 children on a regular basis outside of your home. To get a license, you need to meet certain health, safety, educational, and operational requirements, including:
- Take a mandatory potential provider course package.
- Certificates of physical facility inspections, such as building, fire, water source, and lead paint.
- Educator and administrator requirements - visit our Educator and Staff Hiring Requirements and Resources page for more information.
Fees for Apply for a Large Group and School Age Child Care license
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Large Group and School Age Child Care Provisional License (under 39 children) | $225 | each |
| Large Group and School Age Child Care Provisional License (more than 40 children) | $335 | each |
| Large Group and School Age Child Care License Renewal (11-26 children) | $275 | each |
| Large Group and School Age Child Care License Renewal (27-39 children) | $330 | each |
| Large Group and School Age Child Care License Renewal (40-99 children) | $430 | each |
| Large Group and School Age Child Care License Renewal (100+ children) | $450 | each |
| Large Group and School Age Child Care License Capacity Increase | $75 | each |
How to apply Apply for a Large Group and School Age Child Care license
To begin the licensing application process, you must first attend a Potential Provider meeting. To find a Potential Provider meeting, for Group and School-Age Child Care, visit the Massachusetts StrongStart Professional Development System.
If you wish to apply for a Large Group and School Age Child Care program license, you must do so through EEC's Licensing Education Analytic Database (LEAD) system. To obtain a new user account on LEAD, contact the EEC Office that is closest to where you intend to operate your program.
All required application materials must be submitted to EEC through LEAD. Once your complete application is received by EEC, a licensor will contact you to schedule a licensing visit.
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License exemption
In some cases, a program that meets specific exemption criteria may be exempt from EEC licensure. Before you open your program, please contact your local EEC office to find out if your program is required to have a EEC license to operate.
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