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Exciting changes are coming to Massachusetts childcare as the EEC unveils a phased plan to expand contracted seats and streamline family outreach with a new portal starting this fall!

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EEC lays out phased fall timeline: contracted seats in Sept–Oct, vouchers to follow in October
EEC said contracted seat expansions will start in September–October, vouchers will begin in October, and the rollout will use the new My Child Care Mass portal, outreach from family access administrators, and monthly monitoring to pace enrollments.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Board member Mr. Cato sets the record straight on UPK funding, revealing that only 168 families are interested, not the 848 reported, and highlighting the district's ongoing efforts to reduce waitlists.

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Board disputes media framing of UPK funding; officials provide enrollment and waiting-list numbers
Board members disputed a News 12 report about unused UPK funding, saying Monroe-Woodbury enrolled 112 children with 56 on a waiting list (168 families expressing interest), and explained the state's UPK allocation formula and local funding share.
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July 25, 2026 at 4:18 PM