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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.

Applications Open for Capital Projects

EEC has opened $14.3 M in capital opportunities for early education and out-of-school time facilities that serve low-income families. Grants will provide $200,000 - $500,000 in funding per project. Application deadline is January 23.

The Administration also opened a Request for Information (RFI) that focuses on supporting family child care (FCC) programs through dedicated capital funding, improving equitable access to capital. The RFI closes December 15.

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Information for families

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Funds to help pay for child care, out-of-school time programs 
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Contact Us

Address

50 Milk St., 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-5002
Directions 

Phone

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

Online

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Fax

(617) 988-2451
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About EEC  Commissioner Amy Kershaw 

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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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Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Initiative by Cradles to Crayons, Horizons for Homeless Children, and Neighborhood Villages to Provide Families Receiving Emergency Assistance with Winter Essentials 

11/29/2023 Executive Office of Education

An Estimated 10,000 Children 12 and Under Will Receive Coats, Hats, Gloves and Educational Materials in Shelters Across the State

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches $14.3 Million Grant Program for Renovations at Child Care Programs Serving Low-Income Families 

11/17/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

For the First Time, Capital Opportunities Prioritize Climate Resiliency Infrastructure, Emphasize Importance of Safety Improvements

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