Announcements & Updates
School Year 2026-2027 Enrollment & Application Updates
- Eligibility for Spring 2026 Match:
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- The CPP application remains open for families who missed the initial deadline. Any applications submitted and approved between November 15, 2025 and April 13, 2026 will be included in the Spring 2026 enrollment match.
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- Applications received after April 13, 2026 will be considered on a rolling basis.
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- All Cambridge residents whose children will be 4-years-old as of August 31, 2026 are eligible to apply. Children who will be 3-years-old as of August 31, 2026 are eligible to apply if they ALSO meet one of our priority enrollment criteria (experiencing homelessness, child in foster care, family income at or below 65% Area Median Income).
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- All non-priority 3-year-old seats in the Cambridge Preschool Program have been filled for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Spring 2026 CPP Match Timeline:
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- Applications submitted by April 13th, 2026 will be included in the Spring 2026 match.
- Match results will be sent to families in late April 2026.
- Families will have 2 weeks from notification to accept or decline their placement offer.
- The school year will begin in September 2026.
Many CPP programs filled their seats during the fall application period, leaving limited availability. For any application questions, please contact cpp@cpsd.us.
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 school year can select from those remaining spots. Please click on the “Apply to CPP” button below for more information.
Families are encouraged to use the CPP Search Tool to review our Provider Profiles prior to the application process for general information including locations, hours, and more!
For a quick search tool tutorial, click on our video in the CPP Provider section on the CPP Page.
Families who have recently moved to Cambridge and/or families that otherwise missed the fall application window are invited to submit a CPP application if they have an eligible 3- or 4-year-old (please view the top of the page for eligibility criteria).
Learn more details about the preschool program on the CPP homepage
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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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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
Save The Date | Week of the Young Child – April 11-17th
Please check our calendar periodically for current and upcoming events, including Professional Development workshops & trainings!