If you are currently working in early education or out-of-school time in an EEC-licensed center-based program or family child care home in Massachusetts, you will need to register to comply with the 2010 Family, Group and School Age Child Care Regulations. EEC laws and regulations are guidelines for programs and services to maximize a children's capacity to learn. What would you like to do?

Understanding the Context

A full listing of the laws, regulations, and policies in place to ensure the highest standards of quality in Massachusetts' early care facilities. EEC can provide information about restrictions on a license, non-compliance citations, and sanctions. CFCE programs are locally-based programs in your community that provide child development services and resources to families with young children. The LEAD Portal is for EEC Licensed and Funded Programs to apply for and renew their license, respond to visits and investigations, submit transactions, access their Child Care Search information, and apply for grant funding.

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Welcome to the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Single Sign In application. 'EEC Single Sign In' provides a single, secure point of entry to access EEC's online applications. Single Sign On [home] [sign in] Welcome to EEC Single Sign On Learn about the Department of Early Education and Care's (EEC) licensed child care programs and how to apply for or renew a program license. EEC professional certifications show your skills, knowledge, and experience in early childhood education and care. They also qualify you to handle specific responsibilities.

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