Pre-K in East Cambridge

Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, Two Little Owls will participate in the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) as a community-based preschool provider. CPP gives Cambridge families access to publicly funded, high-quality preschool at participating programs across the city—including Two Little Owls.

Families interested in attending TLO through the CPP apply through the Cambridge Preschool Program's centralized application process.

Applications for the 2027–2028 school year open October 1, 2026.

At Two Little Owls, kindergarten readiness means building capacities through rich, intentional experiences that honor children as proactive learners. This kind of investigation allows many areas of learning to develop together while building confidence and natural curiosity.

Teachers provide structure and support while gradually giving Pre-K children increasing responsibility for navigating their day. These skills—planning, flexibility, persistence, self-regulation, and independence—help children make the transition to kindergarten with confidence.

Early academic skills are intentionally woven into experiences where they have meaning and purpose. Pre-K children participate in neighborhood walks, outdoor experiences, Cambridge Public Library storytime, music, yoga, and community-connected investigations. Special projects may also bring families and outside experts into children's work, particularly through projects in our dedicated STEAM Lab.