News and Announcements

Expansion will add 488 seats for children in Gateway Cities and rural communities

Governor Healey employs a whole-of-government approach to make child care more affordable and accessible

Re-Procured Services to Benefit Approximately 20,000 Eligible Children

Western Mass child care providers receiving 34% rate increase for infant care, 14% for toddler care and 13% for preschool care

Literacy Launch Will Expand Access to Evidence-Based Literacy Learning Through Professional Development and High-Quality Materials

Expansion of CPPI funded by Fair Share Amendment; Additional $5 Million Available for New School Districts to Apply

“Gateway to Pre-K" agenda will also increase child care financial assistance to thousands of families and sustain historic C3 funding for providers

Governor Healey’s Hallmark Budget Proposal to Continue C3 Grants Contributed to 7% Increase in Child Care Programs, Adding More Than 10,600 Child Care Slots Across the State

Board of Early Education Approves Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Transformative Proposal, 6th State in the Nation Federally Approved to Use Cost of Care Data

In Malden, Administration highlights early literacy focus in universal pre-k classrooms

Rates recognize rising costs and provide greater regional equity; Under the proposal, Massachusetts would be one of the first states to use cost of care when setting rates

An Estimated 10,000 Children 12 and Under Will Receive Coats, Hats, Gloves and Educational Materials in Shelters Across the State

Pour la Première Fois, les Opportunités d’Investissement en Immobilisation donnent la Priorité aux Infrastructures de Résilience Climatique et Soulignent l'Importance des Améliorations en matière de Sécurité