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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Child Care Program Licensing

Professional Qualifications Certification

Early Education and Care Workforce and Professional Development

Early childhood resources for families

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Learn about EEC Background Record Checks

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Early education and care financial assistance for families

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Early Education and Care Funding and Grant Opportunities

Child care subsidy management and CCFA

Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)

Head Start

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Public comment period on proposed amendments to the state's Subsidized Child Care regulations (606 CMR 10)

10/11/2018 Department of Early Education and Care

The Department of Early Education and Care is holding a public comment period regarding proposed changes to its regulations.
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Early Education and Care Programs to Receive $20 million in Rate Increases in FY19

10/09/2018 Department of Early Education and Care

Investment was a joint effort between the Baker-Polito Administration and the Legislature
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Regional Meetings on Prenatal-to-Grade 12 Family Engagement

8/17/2018 Department of Early Education and Care

The Department of Early Education and Care and other state agencies are holding public meetings this fall on the development of a prenatal to grade 12 family engagement framework.
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Baker-Polito Administration Awards $4 Million for Early Education Programs

8/15/2018 Department of Early Education and Care
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Early Childhood Special Education Grant Now Under the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE)

6/06/2018 Department of Early Education and Care

Beginning with the Fiscal Year 2019 Grant Awards, ESE will administer the Early Childhood Special Education Entitlement Grant (Fund Code 262)
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Public comment period on proposed CCDF State Plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2019-2021

5/09/2018 Department of Early Education and Care

The Department of Early Education and Care is holding a public comment period regarding its proposed Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan.

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Upcoming Events from Department of Early Education and Care

Public hearing on proposed regulation changes: 606 CMR 10: Subsidized child care - BOSTON

51 Sleeper St., 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02210

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Public hearing on proposed regulation changes: 606 CMR 10: Subsidized child care - SPRINGFIELD

1441 Main St., Suite 230, Springfield, MA 01103

Thursday, November 15, 2018

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Public comment period on proposed amendments to the state's Subsidized Child Care regulations (606 CMR 10)

Early Education and Care Programs to Receive $20 million in Rate Increases in FY19

Regional Meetings on Prenatal-to-Grade 12 Family Engagement

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $4 Million for Early Education Programs

Early Childhood Special Education Grant Now Under the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE)

Public comment period on proposed CCDF State Plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2019-2021

Upcoming Events from Department of Early Education and Care

Public hearing on proposed regulation changes: 606 CMR 10: Subsidized child care - BOSTON

Public hearing on proposed regulation changes: 606 CMR 10: Subsidized child care - SPRINGFIELD

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