Cambridge Office of Early Childhood | A Shared Office of the City of Cambridge and Cambridge Public Schools

Upcoming Cambridge Preschool Program Events (Save The Dates):

Tuesday, September 22 | CPP Family Information Session Webinar (Virtual)

Saturday, September 26 | 2nd Annual CPP Enrollment Fair

Thursday, October 1 | CPP 2027-2028 Application Opens!

Have You Read The OEC Newsletter?

The OEC newsletter is designed to keep educators informed, inspired, and connected! This year, we’re prioritizing depth over breadth by focusing on two key, interconnected areas: Children’s Behavioral Health and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Family Engagement.

Read Our Latest Newsletter Here!

Explore our Professional Development website!

Individuals who work with young children and their families must have opportunities to nurture their curiosity and growth as professionals. We support early childhood educators and leaders in deepening content knowledge, learning new concepts and approaches, and applying these new skills to the workplace. This site explores events, resources, and tools to advance professionally.

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Workshops & Trainings for Educators!

OEC offers a wide variety of workshops and training opportunities to providers working in Cambridge. Our core training opportunities include but are not limited to:

The Pyramid Model
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion series
Week of the Young Child

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A Shared Office of the City of Cambridge and Cambridge Public Schools

– Announcements & Updates –

July 27, 2026 – The CPP Family Information Session Webinar is Tuesday, September 22!

Zoom (Virtual) | 7 – 8 pm

Attend this virtual meeting to learn more about CPP eligibility, program options, and the application and matching process.

More information coming soon!

July 15, 2026 – The 2nd Annual CPP Enrollment Fair is Saturday, September 26!

King Open School (Main Cafeteria), 850 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 RSVP for this event HERE.

July 15, 2026 – The CPP 2027-28 Application Will Open on October 1!

The Office of Early Childhood Will Open The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) Application for the 2027-2028 school year on October 1, 2026!

The Fall application window for the 2027–2028 school year will be open from October 1 to November 13, 2026. Cambridge residents whose children will be 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2027, are eligible to apply for CPP enrollment. To learn more about CPP, click HERE. Families are encouraged to use the CPP SEARCH TOOL before applying.

For Families

Looking for information about school readiness, parent education, or other child care resources? Click below for more information.

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For Educators

Find information on professional development, quality improvement, educator resources, and more by clicking the learn more button below!!

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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.

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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.

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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.