Become a Provider
Child Care Choices has career information for people new to the early care and education field. Find out how to become a family child care provider, open a child care center, or become a teacher in a child care center or after-school program.
Careers in Child Care
CCCB's Early Childhood Careers Center can help you plan your career in Early Childhood. Contact us to make an appointment for one-to-one counseling and support. We can help you explore career opportunities, create a résumé, search for jobs, and locate professional development resources.
Contact the CCCB Early Childhood Careers Center for an appointment witherill@bostonabcd.org.
Teacher Certification & Licensure
Certification and/or licensure are required for teachers working in early education and care centers and in public school preschools. The following websites have information about certification or licensure requirements:
Early Care and Education Professionals (center-based teachers):
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care: www.eec.state.ma.us.
Public School Teachers (including public school preschool teachers and paraprofessionals):
www.doe.mass.edu/educatorsTranslation of Documents
Teachers who have educational and work experience documentation from another country can find translation services by contacting the Center for Educational Documentation at www.cedevaluations.com
Becoming a Family Child Care Provider
Family Child Care Providers must be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The first step in the process is to take a 3-hour orientation at Child Care Choices of Boston. Click here for Information and dates for upcoming orientation sessions.
Regulations for family child care and an application for a family child care license can be found at the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care website: www.eec.state.ma.us.
Opening a Child Care Center or Out-of-School Time Program
Child Care Centers and Out-of-School Time Programs must be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The first step in the process is to attend an orientation at EEC.
Regulations for child care and OST programs can be found at the EEC website: www.eec.state.ma.us.
CCCB can offer technical assistance and support to new programs. Contact Nancy Witherill, Training Coordinator at witherill@bostonabcd.org to request an appointment.
