Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

Recent news & announcements from Department of Early Education and Care

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Awards $7.5 Million to Early Education Programs 

  7/20/2021 Executive Office of Education

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Releases Future of Work Report; Outlines Ongoing Steps To Address Findings 

  7/13/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Administration Taking Action on Housing, Workforce Development, Transportation, Child Care

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Launches Summer Learning Programs, More Than $70 Million in Funding for Schools and Community Partners Across the Commonwealth 

  4/30/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces $30 Million Grant Program to Support Early Education & Care Critical Infrastructure 

  3/16/2021 Department of Early Education and Care

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces K-12 Educators, Child Care Workers and K-12 School Staff Eligible for Vaccine Appointments Starting March 11th & Vaccine Appointment Availability for Next Week 

  3/03/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces Launch of Pilot to Provide Dedicated COVID-19 Testing Sites to Child Care Programs, Expanded Resources for Providers 

  1/25/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  The Department of Early Education and Care, partnering with private, philanthropic funders, will establish pilot testing sites dedicated to child care staff, children and families