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DHSP Preschool Lottery

By DHSP Preschools

We will be accepting applications for the DHSP Preschool Lottery in October for enrollment in September 2022! The lottery is open to all Cambridge children who were born between 4/1/18 - 12/1/19.

DHSP Preschool Lottery

.: Fri, October 1 2021 – Sun, October 31 2021.

You can submit your application at any time online during the application period. In-person assistance is available upon request. Preschools usually operate Monday - Friday with varying schedules. Please see application materials for locations and schedules.

Ages: 1 to 4.

Grades Toddler and Preschool.

Cambridge residents only.

Parents can enter their child in the lottery the year before they would attend preschool. The lottery is open to all Cambridge families with children who were born between 4/1/18 - 12/1/19. Visit our website for more information about when to apply.

Request assistance

Contact

Chandra Green
Enrollment Coordinator
cgreen@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6254

You can also visit our website to learn more: www.cambridgema.gov/preschoollottery 

Application required

  • Specific dates

Our application materials and tuition rates will be made available on October 1st. 

Cost

Contact us for more information.

  • Financial Aid and/or Scholarship Available
  • Accepts Vouchers
  • Sliding scale based on income

Location

  • Both in-person and virtual (online or over the phone).

Additional information

Applications will be available online in early October at www.cambridgema.gov/preschoollottery.

 

Application Process Directions