News and Announcements

$2.5 million in funding now available for renovations

Expansion invests $1.7 million, adding 259 pre-k seats for children in Gateway Cities and rural communities Expansion invests $1.7 million, adding 259 pre-k seats for children in Gateway Cities and rural communities

New application expands eligible degrees and includes residential program staff for first time

State Boosting Economic Mobility Pathways for Early Childhood Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week

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