Cambridge Office of Early Childhood

Hi Cambridge Families!

The deadline to fill out this survey for a chance to win a raffle prize is next Friday, May 29, 2026! Thank you for your time!

Hello families - are you expecting a child or do you have a child the ages of newborn to three? Do you live in Cambridge? The Cambridge Office of Early Childhood wants to hear from you! Hearing from families helps us advocate for and strengthen services in Cambridge.

Please fill out this short survey by scanning the QR code below or clicking on this link: bit.ly/CambridgeInfantToddlerSurvey
The survey is available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Bangla, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.

By taking this survey, you will be eligible to enter a raffle for a gift card!

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!!

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Have you read our latest newsletter?https://earlychildhoodcambridge.org/wp-content/uploads/OEC-Newsletter-MAY-2026.pdf

The OEC newsletter is designed to keep educators informed, inspired, and connected!

This year, we’re prioritizing depth over breadth by focusing on two key, interconnected areas: Children’s Behavioral Health and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Family Engagement. By centering our content on these topics, we aim to foster deeper learning and spark more meaningful conversations around critical aspects of early childhood education. We also hope this space will highlight the incredible work happening across programs and create opportunities for providers to learn from and support one another.

Hello Cambridge Community!

Are you expecting a child, or do you have a child between newborn and three? Do you live in Cambridge? We want to hear from you!

Hearing from families raising young children helps us better advocate for and strengthen services in Cambridge. Please share this survey with your friends and community!

Questions? Please contact Megan Postal at
[email protected] or 617-299-6312.

Please follow this link for the survey by May 29, 2026
https://bit.ly/CambridgeInfantToddlerSurvey

By taking this short survey, you will be eligible to enter a raffle for a gift card! Thank you for your time!

Cambridge Infant-Toddler Survey Flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sSJ1521hEfd0dg49icXoo_YaZWc87ons/view?usp=sharing

Cambridge Infant-Toddler Family Survey Flyer.pdf

Hello Early Childhood Community!
The Cambridge Preschool Program Website Is New & Improved!

The new Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) webpages are designed to be a comprehensive, user-friendly hub for families, providers, and community members seeking information about CPP.

The updated site now includes dedicated sections tailored to the needs of different audiences:

* “What Is CPP?” provides an overview of the Cambridge Preschool Program, including program information, policies, FAQs, and other helpful resources to better understand how CPP works.

* “CPP Families” serves as a resource center for families interested in or currently participating in CPP. Families can find information about eligibility requirements, how and where to apply, participating providers, and other important enrollment resources.

* “CPP Providers” offers support and guidance for participating preschool providers, including information related to program quality, educator development, operations, and administrative requirements.

Together, these new webpages create a centralized, easy-to-navigate space for all things CPP, making it easier for families and providers to access the information and resources they need.

Visit the Cambridge Preschool Program Website Today!
www.earlychildhoodcambridge.org/cpp

Cambridge families, join us for our reading adventure at Donnelly Field on May 21st! Free English and bilingual books, crafts, pizza, and bubbles! Hope to see you there!
Flyer Link: https://bit.ly/DonnellySW2026

Sponsored by Let's Talk Cambridge , Center for Families and Cambridge Public Library

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Hello Early Childhood Community!

The Cambridge Preschool Program is happy to announce that we have a brand new webpage COMING SOON! This new & improved webpage is a one-stop shop for all things CPP! https://earlychildhoodcambridge.org/cpp/ 🥳

Best,
The Cambridge Office of Early Childhood

Hello Early Childhood Community!
Have you read our latest Newsletter?
https://earlychildhoodcambridge.org/wp-content/uploads/OEC-Newsletter-APR.-2026.pdf

For more newsletters, please visit our news page at https://earlychildhoodcambridge.org/news

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The Cambridge Office of Early Childhood

Do you need afterschool care for your children? The City’s Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) is now accepting applications to its DHSP Afterschool Lottery for the 2026-27 school year! Cambridge families can apply to DHSP’s four afterschool program models (Cambridge Youth Programs, Childcare Afterschool, Community Schools, and King Open Extended Day) through a single online application process.

• Cambridge children entering K-8th grade in September 2026 are eligible to apply.

• Tuition is determined based on household size and income. Programs are free for 6-8th graders enrolled in Cambridge Youth Programs’ Pre-Teen Middle School Programs.

• Children currently enrolled in a DHSP afterschool program can re-enroll in the same program by completing an application by the deadline. Open seats are filled through a lottery process.

The last day to apply is Monday, May 11. Families will be notified of their child’s placement in a program or in the Waiting Pool by the end of June.

Details and application:
www.cambridgema.gov/AfterschoolLottery

Hello Cambridge families - Are you expecting a child or do you have a child aged newborn to three? Do you live in Cambridge? The Cambridge Office of Early Childhood wants to hear from you!

Hearing from families helps us advocate for and strengthen services in Cambridge.

The survey is available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Bangla, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.
Please fill out this short survey by scanning the QR code below or clicking on this link: bit.ly/CambridgeInfantToddlerSurvey

By taking this survey, you will be eligible to enter a raffle for a gift card!

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!!

Center for Families Cambridge Dads Find It Cambridge Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee Cambridge Public Health Department Cambridge Public Library Department of Human Service Programs, Cambridge MA City of Cambridge (Official) Cambridge Community Learning Center East End HouseMargaret Fuller Neighborhood House