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Cambridge Preschool Program Updates
The OEC is hosting its 2nd Annual CPP Enrollment Fair!
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Where: King Open School – Community Complex, 830 Cambridge Street, Cambridge
Time: 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Join us for fun activities, children’s entertainment, and:
- Explore the fantastic selection of preschool choices available through the Cambridge Preschool Program
- Have your questions answered about individual programs
- Decide which programs you would like to visit during the provider open houses this Fall
- Prepare for the 2027-2028 application opening on October 1!
Metered and permit parking will be available on Cambridge Street and surrounding areas.
The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) Application for the 2027-2028 school year opens 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 and submit an application, please visit www.earlychildhoodcambridge.org/cpp.
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Click the button below to apply to the Cambridge Preschool Program today!
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Families are encouraged to use the CPP Search Tool to review our provider profiles prior to the application process for general information, including locations, hours, and more.