Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel, Boston

"The enriching educational program at FJECC has more than prepared my two children for kindergarten and I am extremely grateful. Thanks to the warm and nurturing teachers, my once shy daughter is graduating this Spring with great self-confidence. Amy Bolotin, the FJECC Director, is an incredible leader and I love how she decorates the hallway walls with photos highlighting the curriculum from each classroom. Every morning when I see my daughter's face light up with the biggest smile as we enter the building, it makes my long commute 100% worth it. The FJECC has been a special experience for me as well, I have made several close friends throughout my years here, all thanks to the warm and welcoming community. This vibrant school is a gem. THANK YOU FJECC!"

"FJECC is truly the best preschool in the Greater Boston Area. When our oldest child was accepted into multiple preschools in Boston, we chose FJECC based on glowing feedback from other dual-physician families such as ourselves. We could not have been happier with our decision. FJECC is simply exceptional - the teachers are phenomenal, and the head of school Amy Bolotin knows every student and his/her families. Our children have run into school every day full of joy, eager to learn and grow, and happy! We were thrilled to have our older child accepted to a top independent school from FJECC, for which FJECC is historically a "feeder school", with amazing guidance from Jenny Gamson, the school's assistant director and head of admissions. As our older child entered her PreK-8 school, we were so impressed to see how wonderfully prepared she was as an FJECC alumna across all measures - reading, writing, math, SEL, in each and every area. Thank you FJECC for nurturing our children, caring for them as your own, and providing them the best early childhood education we could have imagined. We are forever grateful!"

"Our son loved his time at the FJECC. He had some separation anxiety in the beginning of the year and the teachers were so wonderful working with us to come up with an execute a plan that worked for our son and within our parenting style. He “loves school” and this positive start will serve as a great foundation."

"I knew I wanted my kids’ first formal educational experience to be at FJECC before they were even born. As someone who has worked in the field of education for the past 18 years, FJECC is exactly what I always wanted for my children. They are both extremely loved and known by their teachers, they run down the hallway to their classes every single day, and never want to leave. I am in awe and inspired by the creativity of the teachers and how they are able to incorporate the interests of the kids into math, literacy, art, engineering, music, and more. Our oldest is graduating from FJECC this year - I wish she could stay there forever!"

"FJECC is the place where I wanted my kids to have their FIRST school experience. A kind, safe, nurturing place with a vibrant parent community. FJECC not only has qualified teachers, an exceptional play based curriculum, but has given my children the foundation of a Jewish education. The Jewish education is accessible to all people of different backgrounds as it teaches great values through the lenses of Judaism. If you are looking for community and a place where your child can explore and have fun while learning then FJECC is a perfect place to begin your child’s entrance into school. Easy access by car, train etc and worth every minute of any commute."