A program caring for more than ten children in a non-residential setting is a large group program; up to ten is a small group program with its own fee. Apply through the LEAD portal with the zoning and building approvals, the fire department and board of health sign-offs, the floor plan and the director’s EEC qualification; background record checks, including fingerprints, cover every staff member before the licensing visit.
Draft. This row was drafted from the agency’s own page and has not yet been confirmed against it. Confirm it with the agency before you pay anything.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
Sources and dates
EEC application fee schedule (large group and school age, effective February 2010); 606 CMR 7.00; EEC group and school age program pages. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
Yes. A program caring for more than ten children in a non-residential setting is a large group program; up to ten is a small group program with its own fee.
No. In Massachusetts it is listed for daycares.
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
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