Small Group and School Age Child Care licenses allow you to care for up to 10 children in a community-based setting outside the home. If you want to start a program and get a license, contact your local Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) office.
- This page, Apply for a Small Group and School Age Child Care license, is offered by
- Department of Early Education and Care
- Executive Office of Education
Apply for a Small Group and School Age Child Care license
Contacts
Department of Early Education and Care
Phone
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The Details
What you need
You need a Small Group and School Age Child Care license if you want to care for up to 10 children regularly outside of your home. To get your license, you need to meet certain health, safety, educational, and operational requirements, including:
- Certificates of passing physical facility inspections, such as building, fire, water source, and lead paint.
- Educator and administrator requirements.
Fees
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Provisional Small Group and School Age Child Care License | $150 | each |
| Small Group and School Age Child Care License Renewal | $175 | each |
How to apply
To begin the licensing application process, you need to attend a Potential Provider meeting. Visit the Massachusetts StrongStart Professional Development System to find a Potential Provider meeting.
If you wish to apply for a Small 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 regional EEC licensing 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.
More info
License exemption
In some cases, a program that meets specific 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.
Contact
Address
50 Milk St., 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-5002
Phone
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Fax
(617) 988-2451