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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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

About EEC Commissioner Amy Kershaw

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Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.1 Million in Grants to Support Mental Health Among Young Children

9/06/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Submits Comment in Support of Biden-Harris Administration’s Proposed Child Care Changes

8/30/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

Proposed Changes Align with Commonwealth’s Efforts to Make Child Care More Stable, Affordable and Accessible
Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $15.5M to Organizations Providing Child Development Services, Resources for Families with Young Children

8/16/2023 Department of Early Education and Care

Coordinated Family and Community Engagement network is helping connect families in emergency shelters with child care and early education supports

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Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

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Recent news & announcements

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.1 Million in Grants to Support Mental Health Among Young Children

Healey-Driscoll Administration Submits Comment in Support of Biden-Harris Administration’s Proposed Child Care Changes

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $15.5M to Organizations Providing Child Development Services, Resources for Families with Young Children

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EEC Professional Certification Drop-In Session

EEC Professional Certification Drop-In Session

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Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)

Information for families

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Address

Phone

Online

Fax

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Featured Topics

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EEC Grants EEC Grants +

Recent news & announcements

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.1 Million in Grants to Support Mental Health Among Young Children

Healey-Driscoll Administration Submits Comment in Support of Biden-Harris Administration’s Proposed Child Care Changes

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $15.5M to Organizations Providing Child Development Services, Resources for Families with Young Children

Upcoming Events

EEC Professional Certification Drop-In Session

EEC Professional Certification Drop-In Session

Locations

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