“We want to support families on their path of economic mobility, making sure their children have the best possible opportunities to enter and succeed in school and life. We believe that building the early education and care system that families, children, and the economy deserve will require us to continue to press multiple levers — to address affordability and access for families; educator retention; recruitment and compensation; and program stability and financial viability.

“This 2026-2030 Strategic Action Plan is a continuation of the work we’ve already begun. We believe that with our partners across the state, the goals and strategies within this plan will allow us to continue to build on the accomplishments we have made together, and move closer to a system where all families can access the care and support they and their children need to thrive.”

—Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care in the 2026-2030 Strategic Action Plan. Download the strategic plan here. The plan is also available in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole and Simplified Chinese.