Cambridge Preschool Program Application Opens October 1; Learn More at Upcoming Events

The Cambridge Office of Early Childhood is excited to announce that applications to the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) for the 2027-2028 school year will be accepted October 1 through November 13! Cambridge children who will turn 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2027 are elgible to apply. 

CPP 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. All CPP classrooms offer high-quality curriculum and equitable learning experiences that focus on school readiness and social emotional learning.

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.

Interested in learning more about CPP before the application opens?

• Attend the virtual CPP Family Information Session on Tuesday, September 22 (join via Zoom) from 7 - 8 p.m. Learn more about CPP eligibility, program options, and the application and matching process.
  
  
• Join us at the CPP Enrollment Fair on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the King Open School – Community Complex, 830 Cambridge Street. Explore the preschool options available through CPP, meet providers, and ask questions. Ice cream and children's activities will be available; bring the whole family!

The application will be available on CPP's website beginning October 1. If you have questions or need support during the application process, please contact the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood at cpp@cpsd.usor 617-349-1798.