– Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) Announcements & Updates –
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.
OEC/CPP Family Advisory Board – Application Open until Wednesday, 10/7
We are happy to announce that we will convene the CPP Family Advisory Board again this year! The goal of this group is to build strong partnerships with parents and to ensure that CPP meets the needs of all Cambridge families of preschoolers. The Board will include parents from many different backgrounds who will share their experiences, review policies, and advocate for changes that support families who are often underserved. Together, OEC and the Family Advisory Board will work together to create a space where parent voices are central, lived experiences are respected, and ideas lead to real change for families. Here is the flyer. You can find the flyer in other languages in this drive.
We have 12 spots on the Family Advisory Board. Participants will get a stipend of $50 per hour. Parents and caregivers who are interested should fill out the application. The application closes on Wednesday, October 7. Applications will be reviewed, and select applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Please contact Megan Postal at mpostal@cpsd.us with any questions.
CPP Family Information Session Recording is Now Available!
Thank you to those who attended the CPP Family Information Session on Tuesday evening! For those who were not able to join us, you can view the recording of the session here.
Additionally, you’ll find answers to many of your CPP questions in this FAQs document.
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.
For Families
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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.
Upcoming Events
September 26 | 2nd Annual CPP Enrollment Fair
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Recent News
CPP 2027-2028 Application Opens Oct.1
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