The Massachusetts Association of Early Education & Care is the trade association for private community-based early education programs and before/after school providers in Massachusetts. Founded in 1972, MADCA represents the public policy and advocacy interests of over 600 early education centers, school age providers and 43 Family Child Care Systems. MADCA has been a leading voice for quality early education and care, promoting program stability, a livable wage for early educators, NAEYC accreditation and hosting conferences throughout the state geared towards professional development of early educators.

MADCA is a leading group of a collaborative effort seeking a state investment of $100 Million to address the need to invest in the early education workforce, quality and access to care.

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