“The Healey-Driscoll Administration released a report today with recommendations to make early education and child care more accessible and affordable for all families in Massachusetts. These recommendations were crafted by Governor Healey’s Inter-Agency Early Education and Child Care Task Force, which was established last year in recognition of the essential role child care plays in driving the state’s economy and competitiveness forward.”
“ ‘We have made a lot of progress in the last two years, from expanding affordable child care seats to increasing educator wages to providing programs with more financial support. But we know that more needs to be done. That’s why we are proud to share these recommendations today that outline the ways in which we can continue making early education and child care more affordable and accessible,’ said Governor Maura Healey. ‘Child care is central to the success of our entire state, and together we are taking important steps toward solutions.’ ”
— “Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Recommendations to Make Child Care More Affordable and Accessible,” Press Release from the Governor’s Office, March 12, 2025