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Department of Early Education and Care

Coverage of Department of Early Education and Care in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 17 · 23:23 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 23:53 UTC
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Massachusettsplace2Commonwealth Cares for Childrenorganization1Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiativeorganization1Center for American Progressorganization1Amy O'Learyperson1Marybeth Brownperson1Seven Hills Child Care Resourcesorganization1Edna Cabralperson1Edna’s Little Garden FCCorganization1Celina Reyesperson1SEIU Local 509organization1family child care programstopic1fiscal 2025 state budgettopic1Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregiverstopic1childcare subsidiestopic1reimbursement ratestopic1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJun 30 · 23:53 UTCCOMMONWEALTH BEACON
    Massachusetts emerges as a national leader in child care access, but accessibility issues remain

    Massachusetts has added over 45,000 child care seats since 2021 through programs like Commonwealth Cares for Children and Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative, reducing child care deserts from over half to one-fifth of children. However, high costs remain a barrier, with 70% of infants and 43% of toddlers still living in deserts due to supply-demand gaps and regulatory challenges.

  • BUSINESSJun 23 · 21:16 UTCCOMMONWEALTH BEACON
    Pilot opens expansion opportunity for some family child care providers

    A pilot program by the Department of Early Education and Care allows some licensed family child care providers to increase enrollment from 10 to 12 children to test sustainability and quality. The initiative, part of the fiscal 2025 state budget, will involve 25–30 programs meeting specific eligibility criteria, including a three-year operating history with 10 children.

  • POLITICSJun 17 · 23:23 UTCCOMMONWEALTH BEACON
    Family, friend, and neighbor childcare providers are essential for families and the economy. State policy should treat them that way.

    Family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) caregivers in Massachusetts provide essential childcare for working families but are underpaid and underfunded. A recent policy change aims to increase FFN caregiver reimbursement rates by up to 60%, addressing their role in supporting workforce stability and economic growth.