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Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

The Department of Early Education and Care's mission is to support the healthy growth and development of all children by providing high-quality programs and resources for families and communities.

Information for families

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A child stacking blocks
Find local child care 
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Funds to help pay for child care, out-of-school time programs 
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Community supports for families  
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Child development resources for families  
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Head Start 

Contact us

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Online

Staff directory
Please subscribe to receive our Department of Early Education & Care Newsletter EEC Newsletter Subscription
Event Invitation to EEC Commissioner

Phone

Main Office (617) 988-6600
TTY (800) 439-2370
EEC Contact Center (617) 988-7841

Address

50 Milk St. 14th Floor Boston, MA 02109-5002
Directions
About EEC  Commissioner Amy Kershaw 

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EEC Background Record Checks  Data, Research & Reports  Public Record Requests  EEC Board, Councils and Commissions  EEC Laws, Regulations, and Policies  Work at EEC 

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Early Education & Care Educators

Resources to support your economic mobility & professional development.

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Early Education & Care Providers

Resources to help you run early education & care programs.

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EEC Grants

Information on EEC’s grant programs & how to access them.

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