Early Childhood Opportunities, Parenting Resources

Here is a list of all the licensed, private individual childcare options in Cambridge (and some in Somerville).

Here is a list of all the licensed childcare centers in Cambridge (and some in Somerville).

We have several support groups, meetings, and events happening virtually for parents and their children.

This guide gives caregivers a quick and easy format to read through their summer camp options and reach out to staff for assistance.

A home visiting programs' primary purpose is to support and encourage parents and caregivers, share information, and connect families with resources in their home and/or a convenient location.

We provide 24/7 mobile crisis services and help people who need access to timely, high quality mental health and substance use services.

Our teen support text line connects young people up to age 24 with a peer they can talk to when they feel lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal.

Supporting youth with special needs in afterschool/summer programming.

The Student Registration Center processes all school registrations for Cambridge Public Schools.

We run parkour classes in various parks throughout Cambridge and Somerville during the school year. No special equipment or prior experience needed.

Our free, confidential hotline can connect you to clinical help for mental health and substance use concerns where and when you need it.

We offer Taekwondo classes all year round, including the summer, in a fun and educational environment where children 4 and up use martial arts to build self-confidence, focus, and physical wellbeing.

Cambridge Camping's CCAccess scholarship program makes unforgettable camp accessible to all, offering day and overnight options.

We offer summer ballet classes and dance programs, primarily for children of all levels ages 3-10 years-old.

The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance abuse treatment and recovery services.

Our Infant Room is a warm, nurturing environment where our youngest learners (3–15 months) begin their journey through Early Global Education.

The Center for Families Newsletter is full of information, resources, and supports for Cambridge families with children birth-8 years old.

We provide a list of all upcoming opportunities for children ages 0-11; regular activities include story times, arts, musical, and dance events and more in our Children's Room.

When people come in we can help them use their digital devices (smartphones, tablets, computers), apply for services online, learn digital literacy and safety/privacy tips, and get access to devices.

We extend access to technology like Chromebook laptops and mobile WiFi hotspots by allowing patrons to check out devices.

The War Memorial Recreation Center provides residents access to a state of the art, fully accessible, and climate controlled facility for recreational activities.

Serving children ages 1.9 through 5 years old, with a focus on experiential learning, the arts, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We are not just a school, we are a welcoming community!

The CW Youth Taekwondo program provides classes to children and youth, with a fun and challenging curriculum that emphasizes coordination, focus, self-confidence and respect year round.

Quality musical instruction for students of all ages & levels. Study with highly trained & experienced professional pianists. Curriculum designed to suit you and your individual learning style.

We offer high quality, humanistic ballet education and training for children of all levels age 3 and up.

We provide language and interpretation classes, youth programs, multicultural community events, and other supports for immigrant families.

Safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students in kindergarten through elementary grades, the program blends academic support, creative expression, and hands-on learning.