Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center

477 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02215
Tel: (617)739-6455
Grades: K - 1 | 85 students
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The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center serves children 2-5 years of age trains both graduate and undergraduate students at Wheelock College and Hebrew College where she is an adjunct faculty member. She continues to provide seminars and workshops for teachers, administrators and parents. Helen brings a wealth of experience to her work in maximizing each child's unique growth and development. The center is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, non-pressured environment where inquiry, exploration and discovery are encouraged under the supervision of highly qualified early childhood professionals. This is a school that fosters respect for self and others, autonomy, competence in all areas of development and a love of learning. Play is valued as an important opportunity for children to construct and consolidate an understanding of their social, emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and Judaic skills. Above all this is a center where children truly have fun and enjoy the process of learning.

School Overview:
Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s) Other religious school association(s)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 1
Student Body
Total Students 85 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Academics and Faculty

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  • The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center serves children 2-5 years of age trains both graduate and undergraduate students at Wheelock College and Hebrew College where she is an adjunct faculty member. She continues to provide seminars and workshops for teachers, administrators and parents. Helen brings a wealth of experience to her work in maximizing each child's unique growth and development. The center is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, non-pressured environment where inquiry, exploration and discovery are encouraged under the supervision of highly qualified early childhood professionals. This is a school that fosters respect for self and others, autonomy, competence in all areas of development and a love of learning. Play is valued as an important opportunity for children to construct and consolidate an understanding of their social, emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and Judaic skills. Above all this is a center where children truly have fun and enjoy the process of learning.

Nearby Schools:

Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center
Gr. K-1 | 0 mi. away
Winsor School
Gr. 5-12 | 0.1 mi. away
Meridian Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Ivy Street School
Gr. 8-12 | 0.5 mi. away
New England Hebrew Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0.6 mi. away

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