– Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) Announcements & Updates –
The CPP Family Information Session Webinar is on Tuesday, September 22!
Virtual | 7 – 8 pm
Zoom Link: https://cpsd-us.zoom.us/j/95061933194
Attend this virtual meeting to learn more about CPP eligibility, program options, and the application and matching process.
The 2nd Annual CPP Enrollment Fair is on Saturday, September 26!
King Open School – Community Complex, 830 Cambridge St. | 10 am – 12 pm
Attend this free event to explore preschool choices available through CPP, meet preschool providers, and ask questions. Fun activities, children’s entertainment, and ice cream will also be available at the event! Please fill out this short Pre-Attendance Survey. Download the flyer HERE.
The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) Application for the 2027-2028 school year opens on October 1!
The Fall application window for the 2027–2028 school year will be open from October 1 to November 13, 2026. Families are encouraged to use the CPP SEARCH TOOL before applying. Download the flyer HERE.
The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP), overseen by the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC) in collaboration with the City of Cambridge and Cambridge Public Schools, is a publicly funded program that provides access to free, high-quality preschool for all Cambridge 4-year-olds and prioritized 3-year-olds.
Families apply to CPP through a single, centralized online application. They can choose from preschool programs offered by Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP), and select community-based preschool and family childcare providers.
CPP covers the cost of the school-day, school-year portion of preschool programs. Depending on a family’s income, there may be additional costs for programs that provide full-day, full-year (including summer) preschool.
To learn more about CPP, click HERE.
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The Cambridge Preschool Program
The new CPP webpages are designed to be a comprehensive, user-friendly hub for families, providers, and community members seeking information about CPP.
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.