Do you have a child who will turn 4 years old by August 31, 2025? Your child can access free school-day, school-year preschool for the 2025-2026 school year through the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP)!

Apply to CPP October 1 - 31, 2024 on CPP's website.

Highlights of CPP:

• Families can choose from many Cambridge preschool programs, including Cambridge Public Schools, City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP), and select community-based preschools.
• Families will apply to preschool programs through a single online application (in-person help will also be available).
• Full-day and year-round preschool programs are available (may be additional cost for families).
• All programs have high-quality, state-approved curriculum.

A child is eligible to apply if they live in Cambridge and are:

• 4 years old by August 31, 2024 for 4-year-old programs; or
• 3 years old by August 31, 2024 for 3-year-old programs.

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

CPP is offered through the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood, a joint office of the City of Cambridge and Cambridge Public Schools.

View the Cambridge Preschool Program Flyer.

Looking for child care information and resources in Cambridge?

Yadling Richemond is the Child Care Information Specialist at the Office of Early Childhood here in Cambridge!

Yadling is available to support Cambridge families with all things child care related!

Yadling can be reached by email at yrichemond@cpsd.us, or you can call 617-349-6885 or 857-270-4384.

Infant Support Group/Baby Time Playgroups

Join other Cambridge parents for a fun and interactive time with your baby! This program is for babies birth to 15 months and their parents/caregivers.

We are offering two baby times in two locations:

• Mondays in North Cambridge: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 (no groups 10/14, 11/11, and 11/25) from 12:15pm to 1:30pm, at The Center for Families (Peabody School, 70 Rindge Ave., rear door #10). Outside location: Bergin Park, Haskell St.

• Tuesdays in East Cambridge: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/12 (no groups on 11/5 and 11/26) from 12:15pm to 1:30pm, at Frisoli Youth Center (61 Willow St). Outside location: Donnelly Field, behind Frisoli Youth Center.

When the weather is nice, groups may be held outside.

Families must register for one group location. To register, email Jen Cabezas at jcabezas@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-9169.

Open Gym Playgroup!

Wednesdays at the Gately Youth Center starting 9/18.

Come play with the Center for Families during Open Gym! Your child can run and jump, play games, and have fun! This is a good time to meet other parents while playing with your child. For Cambridge families with children 15 months - 4 years old.

Drop-in! No registration required

Questions? Email Marianna at mperks@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-1723.

Messy Marvels Playgroup!

Saturdays at Newtowne Court Playground starting 9/21.

Join us outside on Saturday mornings to play on the playground, blow bubbles, and use our senses by getting messy! Playgroup is designed for children ages 15 months-4 years old and their families.

No registration required. Just come play!

Questions? Email Marianna at mperks@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-1723.