A high school diploma or its equivalent (HiSET / GED). The baseline education credential employers and EEC look for.

Who needs it

Required to work as a Daycare Employee in MA — you must have a high school diploma or GED before you can be hired into an EEC-certified Teacher role.

How to get it

Massachusetts uses the HiSET exam (which replaced the GED here). Free prep classes are offered through adult education programs across the state. Most people take 2–6 months to prepare and pass.

Cost

HiSET test fee ~$95. Prep classes are usually free through MA adult ed programs.

Where to start

MA Adult Education & HiSET ↗HiSET official site ↗