Announcements & Updates
2026 Cambridge WOYC REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The 6th Annual Cambridge Office of Early Childhood Week of the Young Child will take place between April 11-16! We look forward to welcoming you to the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood’s yearly celebration of young children and early childhood professionals! Aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child, we are pleased to invite you to join us for both in-person and virtual professional development opportunities.
Please review our 2026 WOYC Catalog of Events and REGISTER TODAY!
The Early Childhood Mini-Conference will take place Saturday, April 11th. This year’s mini-conference is centered around the theme, “Many Hands, One Community: Caring Together for Young Children & Families”. REGISTER HERE
SY2026-27 CPP Enrollment & Application Updates
The CPP 2026-2027 enrollment application remains open for families who missed the initial deadline. Applications submitted and approved between November 15, 2025 and April 13, 2026 will be included in the Spring 2026 enrollment match. Cambridge residents who will be 4 years old or 3 years old by August 31, 2026 are eligible to apply. Applications received after April 13, 2026 will be considered on a rolling basis.
All non-priority 3-year-old seats in the Cambridge Preschool Program have been filled for the 2026-2027 school year.
Interested in applying for the current 2025-26 school year?
Many CPP providers have filled their spots, leaving limited availability. However, some CPP spots are still available, and families applying for the current 2025-26 school year can select from those remaining spots. Please click on the “APPLY TO CPP” button below for more information & to apply.
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Our Mission
The mission of the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood is to connect the city’s early childhood ecosystem, align early childhood services and information, and advocate for and advance the needs of all young children, their families, and the early childhood workforce.
Our Vision
Every child and family in Cambridge has access to high quality early care and education experiences. As a result, all children enter school ready to thrive academically, physically, socially, and emotionally, and continue to do so through third grade and beyond.
Upcoming Events
CPP Spring Match | November 14, 2025 – April 13, 2026
Cambridge Week of the Young Child | April 11-16, 2026
CPP Enrollment Fair | September 26, 2026
Please check our calendar periodically for current and upcoming events, including Professional Development workshops & trainings!