Cambridge Preschool Program Application Open Now Through November 14 for 2026-2027 School Year

The Cambridge Office of Early Childhood is excited to accept applications to the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, October 1 through Friday, November 14!

Apply to the Cambridge Preschool Program!

CPP is a publicly-funded program that provides free, high-quality preschool for Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds for a school-day, school-year placement. There are additional costs for full-day, full-year (including summer) programs for some families.

Families can apply to CPP through a single, centralized online application and choose from programs offered through Cambridge Public Schools, the City's Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP), and select community-based preschools and family childcare providers. All CPP classrooms offer high-quality curriculum and equitable learning experiences that focus on school readiness and social emotional learning.

Eligibility:
Cambridge residents who will be 4 years old or 3 years old by August 31, 2026 are eligible to apply to CPP for enrollment in the 2026-2027 school year. 

Please note: there are limited seats for 3-year-olds and there may be additional eligibility requirements.

The CPP application is available in Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.

For more information about the Cambridge Preschool Program, visit www.earlychildhoodcambridge.org/cpp.

If you have questions or need support completing your application, please contact the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood at cpp@cpsd.us or 617-349-1798