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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EEC Workforce and Professional Development

Early Education and Care Workforce and Professional Development

Early education and care services in your area

Early childhood resources for families

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Learn about EEC Background Record Checks Find resources for EEC-licensed programs 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 EEC Reports and Research EEC Laws, Regulations, and Policies

Recent news & announcements from Department of Early Education and Care

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Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) for EEC-Subsidized Family Child Care Providers

2/26/2020 Department of Early Education and Care

Beginning in January 2021, most Massachusetts workers will be eligible for paid family and medical leave through their employer.

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New Background Record Check (BRC) Requirements

11/19/2018 Department of Early Education and Care

The Department of Early Education and Care is making changes to its Background Record Check (BRC) requirements.

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Baker-Polito Administration Makes New Announcements on Childcare, Small Business Tax Relief and Unemployment Insurance Legislation Related to COVID-19

3/18/2020 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito
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Baker-Polito Administration Awards $6 Million for Early Education Programs

12/19/2019 Department of Early Education and Care
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Governor Baker appoints new member to Early Education and Care Board

12/11/2019 Department of Early Education and Care

Nicki Ruiz de Luzuriaga, vice president of institutional advancement for Economic Mobility Pathways, will serve as the parent-representative on the board.
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EEC is Soliciting Input for Next Five Year Strategic Plan

11/18/2019 Department of Early Education and Care

Planning process will continue through March 2020.
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EEC to Expand DCF Short Term Child Care Initiative

10/30/2019 Department of Early Education and Care

The Short Term Child Care initiative provides temporary, short-term child care during standard business hours for children who are awaiting foster care placement.
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“Choose Safe Places” helps identify sites that are safe from environmental hazards

10/22/2019 Department of Early Education and Care

The “Choose Safe Places” program helps early care and education programs choose locations that are safe from environmental hazards.

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Upcoming Events from Department of Early Education and Care

Early Education and Care Workforce Council Meeting - April 30, 2020

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

Thursday, April 30, 2020

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
EEC Board Programs Committee Meeting - May 5, 2020

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

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
EEC Board Programs Committee Meeting - June 2, 2020

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

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Advisory Council on Early Education and Care meeting - June 12, 2020

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

Friday, June 12, 2020

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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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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Recent news & announcements from Department of Early Education and Care

Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) for EEC-Subsidized Family Child Care Providers

New Background Record Check (BRC) Requirements

Baker-Polito Administration Makes New Announcements on Childcare, Small Business Tax Relief and Unemployment Insurance Legislation Related to COVID-19

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $6 Million for Early Education Programs

Governor Baker appoints new member to Early Education and Care Board

EEC is Soliciting Input for Next Five Year Strategic Plan

EEC to Expand DCF Short Term Child Care Initiative

“Choose Safe Places” helps identify sites that are safe from environmental hazards

Upcoming Events from Department of Early Education and Care

Early Education and Care Workforce Council Meeting - April 30, 2020

EEC Board Programs Committee Meeting - May 5, 2020

EEC Board Programs Committee Meeting - June 2, 2020

Advisory Council on Early Education and Care meeting - June 12, 2020

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