Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center
- The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center serves children 1.9-6 years of age.
- Helen Cohen, the director, 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.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 90 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 90 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center serves children 1.9-5 years of age. Helen Cohen, the Director, 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 Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center is Winsor School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is New England Hebrew Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Boston Grades: 5-12 | 471 students
0.1 miles
103 Pilgrim Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617)735-9503 0.1 5-12
471 - Jamaica Plain Grades: 6-12 | 76 students
0.4 miles
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617)277-1118 0.4 6-12
76 - Brookline Grades: 8-12 | 39 students
0.5 miles
200 Ivy Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617)620-7779 0.5 8-12
39 - BrooklineNew England Hebrew AcademySpecial Program Emphasis (Jewish)Grades: PK-8 | 253 students
0.6 miles
9 Prescott St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617)731-5330 0.6 PK-8
253 - Brookline Grades: NS-8 | 280 students
0.6 miles
67 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617)566-7184 0.6 NS-8
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