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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

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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.

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Board of Early Education and Care Gives Initial Approval to Regulation Changes That Will Make Child Care Easier for Families to Access 

12/13/2022 Executive Office of Education

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Early Education and Care Programs Statewide to Receive $80 Million in Rate Increases for Fiscal Year 2023   

11/08/2022 Executive Office of Education

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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.

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Baker-Polito Administration Highlights School Safety Initiatives and Announces New Funding 

8/25/2022 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

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Baker-Polito Administration Awards $3.9 Million to Improve Facilities for Early Education & Out-of-School Time Programs 

8/11/2022 Executive Office of Education

Grants support construction and renovation projects at child care and after-school programs

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Board of Early Education and Care Announces New Member 

8/10/2022 Department of Early Education and Care

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Public comment period on proposed amendments to the state's Subsidized Child Care regulations (606 CMR 10) 

8/03/2022 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.

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Baker-Polito Administration Launches Summer Learning Programs, Commits Nearly $60 Million in Funding for Schools and Community Partners Across the Commonwealth 

5/12/2022 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced nearly $60 million in state and federal funding available to school districts and community organizations to offer summer learning and recreational programs designed to help students grow.

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Board of Early Education and Care Names Amy Kershaw Acting Commissioner 

3/08/2022 Executive Office of Education

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Executive Office of Education Announces Transition at the Department of Early Education and Care, Departure of Commissioner Aigner-Treworgy  

2/22/2022 Executive Office of Education

Acting Commissioner to be Named at March 8 Board Meeting

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Testing for Child Care Providers to Keep Children in Care 

1/19/2022 Department of Early Education and Care

Child Care Providers will have three testing options for staff and children in care

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Department of Early Education and Care Announces Expansion of the Commonwealth Cares for Children Grant Program 

12/17/2021 Department of Early Education and Care

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

10/19/2021 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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