Common Start Coalition

Governor Healey and House and Senate leaders are now united in proposing transformative permanent improvements to Massachusetts’ early education and child care system, with the state budget as a legislative vehicle. Read our full statement: commonstartma.org/news/common-st… #mapoli

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the incredible progress MA is making toward our vision of high-quality, affordable child care for all families!

Dozens of children, parents/caregivers, early educators, child care providers, advocates, & elected officials gathered on the Boston Common today for a birthday party to celebrate the first anniversary of the Common Start comprehensive early education and child care legislation!

Date: Tuesday, July 22, at 11:00 AM Location: Tadpole Playground, in Boston Common RSVP: forms.gle/BPgkiqa9EGZg5a…

TOMORROW: Join Common Start for a family-friendly birthday party (complete w/ cupcakes, ice cream and goodie bags) to celebrate the FIRST BIRTHDAY of the historic early ed and care legislation that you helped pass in 2024!

NEWS: The Boston Globe Editorial Board just endorsed our call to tackle the 30,000+ child waitlist for child care financial assistance, and identify new revenue sources to fund early education! bostonglobe.com/2025/04/23/opi… #mapoli

In the next state budget, we want to see: 👩‍🍼child care financial assistance for more families 🧑‍🏫increased funding for C3 grants to support child care providers 📈child care reimbursement rates that cover more of the cost of high-quality care 🏫greater support for Head Start

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Common Start State House Advocacy Day to speak with legislators about our Common Start priorities!

Did you know? Common Start-related provisions in the state's new budget will establish an EEC data advisory commission to collect data on the child care sector! #mapoli #CommonStartMA

Did you know? Common Start-related provisions in the state's new budget will provide a pathway for future expansion of eligibility for child care subsidies up to 125% of state median income! #mapoli #CommonStartMA

Did you know? Common Start-related provisions in the state's new budget will create a career ladder for early educators with salary and benefit guidelines! #mapoli #CommonStartMA

Did you know? Common Start-related provisions in the state's new budget will place a 7% cap on parent fees for families receiving child care financial assistance! #mapoli #CommonStartMA

Did you know? Common Start-related provisions in the state's new budget will expand eligibility for child care subsidies up to 85% of state median income ($123,667 for a family of 4)! #mapoli #CommonStartMA

Did you know? Common Start-related provisions in the state's new budget will create new early educator loan forgiveness & scholarship programs! #mapoli #CommonStartMA

Did you know? Common Start-related provisions in the state's new budget will make the state's C3 operational grants for child care providers permanent! #mapoli #CommonStartMA

It’s official! The FY25 Budget has been signed with major provisions Common Start advocated for. Thank you to @MassGovernor for your leadership on this historic budget. Another thanks to the Legislature and all of Common Start’s members for their hard work! #mapoli #CommonStartMA

Read Common Start’s Official Statement on the Budget here: bit.ly/3YffkOb

WE DID IT! Important provisions that Common Start championed made it into the FY25 Budget! Thanks to members of our coalition for their continued advocacy and special thanks to our Senate and House partners for prioritizing affordable child care! #mapoli #CommonStartMA

Victory! The final state budget includes transformative, permanent improvements to Massachusetts' early education and child care system: both record levels of funding & major permanent policy changes — the biggest step yet towards our Common Start Vision! commonstartma.org/news/victory-f…

This is the homestretch-major victories are coming for the Common Start Vision in the FY25 Budget! Email your legislators TODAY to tell them to prioritize early education and child care in the FY25 Budget: bit.ly/3XJeGYZ #mapoli #MARunsOnChildCare

Governor Healey and House and Senate leaders are now united in proposing transformative permanent improvements to Massachusetts’ early education and child care system, with the state budget as a legislative vehicle. Read our full statement: commonstartma.org/news/common-st… #mapoli

By including major elements of the EARLY ED Act in their budget proposal, along with substantial new investments, Senate leaders are delivering on their commitment to Massachusetts children, families, child care educators, and early education and care providers. #mapoli

BREAKING: The State Senate is including new child care investments, and major policy changes to begin establishing a comprehensive system of affordable, high-quality early education and child care, in their proposed FY25 state budget! wgbh.org/news/politics/… #mapoli