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 Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) was formed in 2005, making Massachusetts the first state in the nation to have a state-level department focused wholly on early education and care. EEC’s vision is that children, youth, and families reach their full potential now and in the future.

About the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

Amy Kershaw

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

Staff directory

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External Event Invitation to EEC Commissioner

Fax

(617) 988-2451

Recent news & announcements

News

Commissioner Kershaw Delivers Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Testimony

3/13/2023 Department of Early Education and Care
Press Release

Board of Early Education and Care Recommends the Appointment of Amy Kershaw as Commissioner

2/21/2023 Executive Office of Education
Press Release

Massachusetts Awarded $36M Federal Grant to Strengthen Services for Young Children

1/04/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

State to receive $12 million annually for three years to support early childhood services for children from birth to age 5
News

Public Comment Period on Proposed Amendments to EEC's 606 CMR 10.00 for Child Care Financial Assistance

12/16/2022 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.
News

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

10/19/2022 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.
Press Release

Board of Early Education and Care Announces New Member

8/10/2022 Department of Early Education and Care

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