Web Site:

www.mass.gov/eec

Organization Chart

Mission:

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care provides the foundation that supports all children in their development as lifelong learners and contributing members of the community and supports families in their essential work as parents and caregivers.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 15D S. 1-17	Purpose and policies

Regulations

102 CMR 1-5	Standards for the Licensure
606 CMR 10	Subsidized Child Care
606 CMR 14	Background Record Checks
102 CMR 12	Dependent Care and Assistance Program
606 CMR 7	Standards of Licensure
606 CMR 15	Early Education and Out of School Time Capital Fund Program

Reports:

• Early Education and Care Legislative Reports
  


• 2016-2018 CCDF State Plan
  


• 2014 - 2019 Strategic Plan
  


• Pre-School and Kindergarten Standards
  


• Early Literacy Expert Panel Year Two Annual Report
  


• Report on the 2011 ECE & OST STEM Conference
  


• Review of Budgetary Policies and Practices in the Massachusetts Subsidized Child Care System
  


• Keeping Sleep Time Safe - Information for Child Care Providers (English)
  


• Keeping Sleep Time Safe - Information for Parents (English)
  


• Keeping Sleep Time Safe - Information for Parents (Spanish)
  


• Keeping Sleep Time Safe - Information for Parents (Portuguese)
  


• Tips on Choosing Child Care (English)
  


• Tips on Choosing Child Care (Portuguese)
  


• Tips on Choosing Child Care (Spanish)
  


• Core Competencies for Early Education and Care and Out of School Time Educators
  


• Vision for the Early Childhoold Information System: The Massachusetts Early Childhood Information System (ECIS)
  


• Massachusetts Professional Development System Study: Year One Final Report