Mission Statement

“Associated Early Care and Education gives Greater Boston’s youngest children in need, birth to age 5, the opportunity to reach their full potential by investing in school readiness, promoting healthy development, and strengthening families.”

Associated’s staff is dedicated to:

• providing the best early education experience to children and their families;
• ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for the children in our care;
• honoring our staff and providers by creating opportunities for professional growth and fulfillment;
• making the diversity of our staff, providers, and families a source of strength and learning;
• being leaders in our field, knowing that positive change happens by leading through example;
• being a community leader by maintaining and developing community relationships and strategic alliances that better serve our children and their families; and
• operating with fiscal responsibility and accountability to assure our long-term viability.