Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that the Department of Early Education and Care has awarded $4 million for large scale capital projects at six center-based early education and care programs that serve low-income families. These grants are through Early Education and Out-of-School Time capital funding to acquire property or renovate a facility, expanding capacity and promoting quality learning environments for young children. The funding will improve program facilities, add classrooms, and aim to increase the number of state-subsidized childcare spots across Massachusetts, which will lower costs for families.
“We are focused on making early education and care more affordable, accessible and equitable across the state. Providing capital funding to programs is an essential part of that work, helping families struggling with the high cost of living make ends meet and ensuring their kids can get a high-quality education in modernized facilities. That’s why we increased funding for this program in our capital plan, and it is great to see that funding at work to build more childcare programs and expand capacity,” said Governor Maura Healey.
“The Governor and I have had the privilege of traveling around the state and visiting some of our incredible childcare programs, where kids have access to innovative and high-quality outdoor and indoor spaces that spark curiosity and promote learning and exploration. I am grateful that we are able to provide programs with the financial resources they need to invest in our youngest learners and strengthen local early education and care infrastructure,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll…