EEC COVID-19 Resources and Information

The health landscape requires all our flexibility, perseverance, and commitment to keep staff, children, and families safe and healthy. Programs should continue to make decisions based on available public health data, including levels of community COVID-19 risk. EEC and the Department of Public Health (DPH) are working closely with the CDC, stakeholders, and experts in the field of epidemiology and pediatrics to develop solutions that balance the needs of children and families with public health and safety. 

Visit Mass.gov for COVID-19 Updates and Information--What you need to know about COVID-19 in Massachusetts

Health & Safety Guidance

• Contact the EEC Covid-19 Healthline: by calling 857-488-4418 or via email at [e-mail] 

• EEC’s Health and Safety Guidance During COVID-19 Recovery for Child Care Providers

• COVID-19 Mitigation Protocols and Guidelines for Child Care
• The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ “Testing for Child Care” Program for EEC-Affiliated Child Care Programs
• Departamento de Educación y Atención Temprana (EEC) Preguntas frecuentes sobre protocolos de COVID-19 Última actualización: 19 de enero de 2022
• El programa “Testing for Child Care” (Pruebas para guarderías) del Estado de Massachusetts para programas de guarderías afiliados al EEC

COVID-19 Testing: Child Care Settings

• NEW Testing for Child Care Program
• Pooled Covid-19 Testing for Early Education Sector
• COVID-19 Drive Through Testing Site
• MA COVID-19 Test Near You

COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11

Children ages 5 to 11 who live or go to school in Massachusetts are now eligible to get the Pfizer vaccine. The vaccine is safe, free and effective. You don't need identification or insurance to get it.

Additional Resources

COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11

Covid-19 vaccinations for children Joint letter from DPH/EEC

Resources & Forms

• COVID-19 Positive Case Incident Reporting Procedure
• Supplemental Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for Child Care
• Licensing: COVID-19 Specific Transition Policies and Protocols for Family Child Care Providers
• Licensing: COVID-19 Specific Transition Policies and Protocols for Group and School Age programs
• Licensing Policies and Procedures for Family Child Care Programs
• Licensing Policies and Procedures for Group and School Age Child Care Programs
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
• Office of the Child Advocate: COVID-19 related tips & resources
• Massachusetts Attorney General: Child care and other resources for families