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August 2024 by Lindsey Freedman
My son Gus had an incredible year in the 3-year-old program at FJECC. His teachers were thoughtful, fun, experienced, and patient. Gus loved them and they loved him back. The community of families and children were so warm and welcoming. I especially loved the opportunity to gather every Friday for Shabbat. The curriculum was engaging and well thought out, especially an ongoing exploration of seeds and plants that inspired Gus enormously. The administrators are present and responsive. He needed some extra support and this was handled with such kindness — I never got the sense that they thought he was a burden or “bad” — which was an incredible gift. I’m an early childhood educator and could not recommend FJECC more highly.
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June 2023 by Elizabeth
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!
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June 2023 by Courtney Swartz
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!
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June 2023 by Avery Vafai
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!
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June 2023 by Nicole Leavenworth
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.
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June 2023 by Amanda Curtis
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.
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June 2023 by Joshua Horwitz
FJECC has been more wonderful than words can describe for our daughter, and our family has loved being a part of the TI/FJECC community these past few years. We are immensely grateful to the teachers and directors, who go above and beyond to create a deeply enriching environment in which our daughter has thrived.
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June 2023 by Mia Lefkowitz
FJECC is the most marvelous place. Our daughter has received such a warm, caring and creative education there. FJECC has helped shape her into a thoughtful and kind human. My only regret is that it doesn't continue on through elementary school. We never want to leave!
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December 2021 by Courtney S.
Our daughter is currently in her second year at FJECC and we are so happy with the education and community that we have there. Her teachers have been phenomenal - they are so warm, so creative, and clearly know and love all of their kids. There are different themes each month or so and it is incredible to see all of the various art, STEM, math, literacy, and movement activities that they are able to come up with to learn all about that theme. The outdoor space that they have in the middle of Longwood is beautiful and provides so many opportunities for movement and outdoor learning. They also contract with an outside children's musician, so they get a dedicated music class each week. We love our Tuesday Wayne days! As a working parent, I really appreciate being able to drop off early (8am) when we need to and to have her stay for "extended day" and "stay and play", until 5:30pm. I am so grateful that we discovered FJECC!
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November 2020 by Steve S.
I was sitting in my daughter's room last year for orientation. The famed "Purple" room no less. The teachers talked about all the changes they made, all the activities planned, and your childs daily routine. Then they said the magic phrase: "Nobody will love your kids like you, but we promise to come a close second". And they didn't disappoint. FJECC is a great school to consider and checks all the boxes. The teachers are experienced and know how to teach. Last year, they picked up on my daughter's processing problem, helped me find a speech pathologist, and call to formulate and reformulate the right plan regularly. It all starts at the top with a principal who somehow knows every child and every family. She also knows every public and private school and will help you find the right fit for your child after FJECC. The support staff actually supports from the assistant head Jenny to Stephanie to anyone else. You will get an answer to virtually any question same/next day. The parents and community are also a nice bunch of people who just want to see their kids and yours happy and successfully learning. So yes you should consider FJECC. I wish more schools were run this way. Heck, I wish more businesses could be run like this. PS: No problem if you are not Jewish. The program is about ethics, humanity, play, and learning. You will be welcome here
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October 2020 by Nicole L.
FJECC is such a wonderful place for my children. The teachers are nurturing, and I know my kids are receiving a wonderful education, while having fun. My boys come home happy every day, what more can you ask for! I totally trust FJECC with their approach to dealing with COVID. They have gone beyond the recommended regulations to make sure our children are safe. Thank you FJECC!
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December 2019 by David Arthur
I cannot imagine a more caring and supportive environment for a child to experience at school. Our daughter had some difficulties at the beginning with separation and the warmth, and flexibility, shown by her teachers, and Helen Cohen, was truly above and beyond anything we would have expected. Throughout the year, the same warmth and support was demonstrated in the way in which FJECC brought together parents and students to create a true community within the school. There is a clear passion for early childhood education shown by everybody we came in contact with, and it’s applied in a way that is fun and organic, with exposure to music, and the outdoors, and culture, and all of the other subjects you would expect (i.e. math, arts, literacy). We’ve now moved abroad and while there are many things we miss about Boston we can say, without hyperbole, that we miss FJECC the most.
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December 2018 by Megan Baxter
I can't believe it has been almost a year. My daughter is currently in the toddler program and it is unbelievable how much she has learned and grown as a little person. I can't say enough about her teachers at the school and Helen. We looked at several schools that were much closer, but this was by far the best place for us and it was apparent at the first visit. I am always amazed by what they come up with in the classroom. It is constantly changing to stimulate development and learning opportunities for the kids. Never a dull moment at school. Plus the amazing outdoor classroom is hard to beat.
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December 2017 by Kelly Gros
My family, and most importantly our child, loves this preschool. The teachers are amazing & have early childhood education degrees, and the other parents are welcoming and wonderful. Kids bundle up and play outside even when it's snowy and cold. They learn to "make the right choice" and be kind to their friends. Parents regularly see photos of their children learning and discovering new units, so everyone feels engaged. FJECC for me is the best part about living in Boston. I wholeheartedly recommend this school.
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December 2016 by Lesley and Ben Inker
When we started at FJECC with our first child he was only 20 months old, and I had no idea of how wonderful and caring a school could be. FJECC has exceeded all of my expectations and in talking to other friends, I realize how lucky we were to have found FJECC. My son is now in his fourth year, and our daughter has just started in the toddler room. Every year, it keeps getting better and better. The success is due in great part to the great attention that is placed to all aspects of the curriculum and the love and nurture the teachers give to the students and the parents. However, another really important part is the parents and the community.
