Great Starts was produced by the City of Boston.

It was co-created by the Office of Early Childhood and Boston Public Schools in partnership with a number of state agencies and community based partners. With Great Starts, the City of Boston aims to provide a more complete picture of the early education and care options available to families.

The data contained in this site comes from a variety of sources, including Boston Public Schools, the Department of Early Education and Care, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and child care providers throughout the city. We thank them for their partnership and willingness to invest time and energy in producing this resource for families across Boston.

We look forward to growing Great Starts content over time so that all families in Boston have the information they need to make informed decisions about their child’s care.