Early Childhood Opportunities

We offer a range of educational and recreational activities in a safe afterschool environment where all are welcome.

Using exhibitions, hands-on activities, and renowned collections, we inspire people of all ages about the possibilities and opportunities offered by science and technology.

The Recreation Department provides quality, affordable and accessible recreational opportunities for residents of all ages in well-designed and maintained facilities.

Aster is a safe, loving, nurturing, caring environment where each individual child is respected, as part of a part of a larger family and where differences are valued.

The Healthy Children Task Force (HCTF) is a community coalition of parents and professionals, formed in 1990, who meet monthly to promote the health of children in Cambridge.

We entertain and inform people about the uniquely American art of Jazz through exceptional live performances and to provide inspiration and scholarships for young musicians in Cambridge.

Cambridge STEAM Initiative aims to engage all residents in Cambridge in quality STEAM learning experiences, regardless of economic and social barriers.

We are an athletic organization that is dedicated to building community among men through flag football.

As one of the oldest parent cooperative preschool programs, Cambridge Nursery School continues to provide a rich play environment in a warm, nurturing atmosphere.

We manage and operate the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts.

Learn about the wonders of our natural world!

A Wildflower School, an open-source model for shop front Montessori lab schools. Spanish and English Toddler Program.

Mass Audubon protects 38,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all.

We are a 6-week summer multi-arts program where students nourish their imaginations and explore their creativity. We offer two 3 week sessions for ages 6-15.

We are an in-home daycare, that provides a fun learning environment for kids in a safe and nurturing space. We welcome children ages 3 months - 4 years.

Connecting youth to equitable opportunities through therapeutic, educational, structured activities, and new positive relationships through mentorship.

Explore the cultures of the ancient Near East (Israelites, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Arameans, Babylonians, Arabs, and many others). Visit the website to see family programs.

We support Cambridge through sustainable economic growth that expands opportunity, increases quality of life, and creates a healthy environment for Cambridge residents.

We provide childcare for children in need, ages birth to five, that enhances their potential by investigating school readiness, promoting health development, and strengthening families.

Because of the pandemic, our offices are closed and we are all working remotely. Please call our main number and you will be directed to the appropriate service.

Fresh Pond Reservation is managed by the Cambridge Water Department. The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) is a municipally owned and operated water utility serving over 119,000 permanent residents.

We provide child care in a nurturing, safe, and fun learning environment. Children participate in all sorts of indoor and outdoor activities throughout the day.

The Central Square BID, a 501c3 non-profit, works to create space and opportunities for local residents, artists, and entrepreneurs to benefit from the richness of Central Square's Cultural District.

We offer a wide variety of camp experiences for children and teens pre-k thru 10th grade.

All Hands Allston is a neighborhood art workshop offering art classes for all ages! We strive to provide quality and meaningful art experiences for children & adults.

In the heart of Inman Square, we are a caring, Christian community for pre-school children.

We run baseball programs and leagues throughout the year for children up to age 12. Our offerings provide opportunities for children to have fun, learn the game, and build community.