Department of Early Education and Care

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.

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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

Staff directory

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External Event Invitation to EEC Commissioner

Fax

(617) 988-2451

About EEC Commissioner Amy Kershaw

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Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Healey Driscoll Administration Announces Significant Improvements to Child Care Financial Assistance Program

10/02/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New Regulations and Updated Policies Will Make System Easier for Parents, Better for Early Education Providers, and More Reflective of Needs of Children and Families
Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.1 Million in Grants to Support Mental Health Among Young Children

9/06/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Submits Comment in Support of Biden-Harris Administration’s Proposed Child Care Changes

8/30/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

Proposed Changes Align with Commonwealth’s Efforts to Make Child Care More Stable, Affordable and Accessible

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Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

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Recent news & announcements

Healey Driscoll Administration Announces Significant Improvements to Child Care Financial Assistance Program

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.1 Million in Grants to Support Mental Health Among Young Children

Healey-Driscoll Administration Submits Comment in Support of Biden-Harris Administration’s Proposed Child Care Changes

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EEC Professional Certification Drop-In Session

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Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

Information for families

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Online

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Recent news & announcements

Healey Driscoll Administration Announces Significant Improvements to Child Care Financial Assistance Program

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.1 Million in Grants to Support Mental Health Among Young Children

Healey-Driscoll Administration Submits Comment in Support of Biden-Harris Administration’s Proposed Child Care Changes

Upcoming Events

EEC Professional Certification Drop-In Session

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