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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About the Department of Early Education and Care

Child Care Program Licensing

Professional Qualifications Certification

EEC Workforce and Professional Development

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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EEC Funding and Grant Opportunities

Child care subsidy management and CCFA

Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)

Head Start

EEC Reports and Research

EEC Laws and Regulations

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Early Education and Care Programs to Receive Additional 2% Rate Increase

12/13/2017 Department of Early Education and Care

Investment was a joint effort made possible by the Baker-Polito Administration and the Legislature

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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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Amended Adoption and Placement Regulations (606 CMR 5) in Effect on March 9, 2018

3/14/2018 Department of Early Education and Care
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Enhance Department of Early Education and Care Background Check Process

3/14/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Bill complies with new federal mandates for crucial funding and provides additional measures for protecting children in state licensed and funded child care programs
Press Release

Governor Baker Appoints David Cruise to Board of Early Education and Care

2/13/2018 Department of Early Education and Care
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Public comment period on proposed regulation changes

12/14/2017 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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Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

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

Early Education and Care Programs to Receive Additional 2% Rate Increase

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

Amended Adoption and Placement Regulations (606 CMR 5) in Effect on March 9, 2018

Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Enhance Department of Early Education and Care Background Check Process

Governor Baker Appoints David Cruise to Board of Early Education and Care

Public comment period on proposed regulation changes

Upcoming Events from Department of Early Education and Care

Locations of Department of Early Education and Care

Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

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.

Key Information

Top actions and services

Other actions and services

Recent news & announcements from Department of Early Education and Care

Early Education and Care Programs to Receive Additional 2% Rate Increase

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

Amended Adoption and Placement Regulations (606 CMR 5) in Effect on March 9, 2018

Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Enhance Department of Early Education and Care Background Check Process

Governor Baker Appoints David Cruise to Board of Early Education and Care

Public comment period on proposed regulation changes

Upcoming Events from Department of Early Education and Care

Locations of Department of Early Education and Care

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