Union’s Newest Hot Spot for Littles, Cambridge Preschool of the Arts!

Published August 2024

Cambridge Preschool of the Arts opens its Somerville doors starting this fall at 361 Somerville Avenue. Amidst opening prep and enrollment, head of school Elkie Zarchi took a moment to introduce Cambridge Preschool of the Arts to the Square.

Tell us a little about Cambridge Preschool of the Arts!

As a Reggio Emilia-influenced Jewish preschool, Cambridge Preschool of the Arts (POTA) is committed to building a strong educational foundation for our children through play, social collaboration, and exploration. We strongly believe in fostering children’s natural curiosity as a means to inspired learning!

What inspired you to start a business? How did this feeling grow once you actually started your business?

In September 2016, we established POTA with a desire to create a learning community centered around families with young children. We are grateful we have grown our family from our initial nine students to over 220 in just eight short years.

What aspect of your business makes you most proud to be a business leader in our community?

We are extraordinarily grateful for our POTA community, who come together every day to celebrate our shared values and embrace our many differences with love, respect and curiosity!

How do you #LoveUnionSquare?

We are so excited to be in Union Square and trust this adorable and bustling neighborhood will enjoy the sound of our children’s laughter as they explore the neighborhood and playgrounds!