News and Announcements

Department of Early Education and Care visits Western Mass to spotlight innovative preschool programs supported by the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative

Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week

Child Care Task Force recommendations center on family affordability, sustainable high-quality local early ed businesses and workforce development

The Department of Early Education and Care is holding a public comment period regarding proposed changes to its regulations.

Massachusetts added over 8,700 new child care seats in the last year with support from C3 program

Trauma responsive early educator trainings to support behavioral health and social-emotional learning for children

Healey-Driscoll Administration is focused on affordable child care, teaching kids to read, strengthening public education, reimagining high school, mental health supports, improving access and success in higher education

New rates continue state’s progress on better covering the true cost of providing care, including for infants and toddlers

Proposal boosts payment rates for providers with a focus on infant and toddler care