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.

About the EEC

The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is part of the Executive Office of Education, one of nine Executive Offices under Governor Charlie Baker. Education Secretary James A. Peyser oversees the Executive Office of Education and is Governor Baker's top advisor on education.

About the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

Amy Kershaw

Acting Commissioner

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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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External Event Invitation to EEC Commissioner

Fax

(617) 988-2451

Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Launches Summer Learning Programs, Commits Nearly $60 Million in Funding for Schools and Community Partners Across the Commonwealth

5/12/2022 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced nearly $60 million in state and federal funding available to school districts and community organizations to offer summer learning and recreational programs designed to help students grow.
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Board of Early Education and Care Names Amy Kershaw Acting Commissioner

3/08/2022 Executive Office of Education
Press Release

Executive Office of Education Announces Transition at the Department of Early Education and Care, Departure of Commissioner Aigner-Treworgy

2/22/2022 Executive Office of Education

Acting Commissioner to be Named at March 8 Board Meeting
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Testing for Child Care Providers to Keep Children in Care

1/19/2022 Department of Early Education and Care

Child Care Providers will have three testing options for staff and children in care
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Department of Early Education and Care Announces Expansion of the Commonwealth Cares for Children Grant Program

12/17/2021 Department of Early Education and Care
News

Public Comment Period on Proposed Amendments to EEC's 606 CMR 15.00 for the Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Capital Fund Grant Program

10/19/2021 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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