– Announcements & Updates –
Announcement: Request for Proposals (RFP) Launch for New CPP Preschool Providers
We’re excited to share an important update from the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP). Today, we are launching a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting preschool providers across the city to apply to become part of CPP.
This opportunity is open to non-profit preschool providers interested in joining a network committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education experiences for children and families.
The RFP outlines a comprehensive selection process with rigorous criteria that align closely with the quality monitoring practices currently used with existing CPP providers. This process is designed to ensure consistency, excellence, and a continued commitment to high-quality early learning environments across the CPP network.
We encourage eligible providers to review the full details and selection requirements in the RFP and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
The RFP application will close on July 24, 2026. Please access the full RFP here: https://earlychildhoodcambridge.org/wp-content/uploads/CPP-Provider-Bid-Process-–-Summer-2026.docx.pdf
Announcement: CPP SY2027-28 Application
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.
CPP Enrollment Fair – Saturday, September 26, 2026
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.
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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.