The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center
BOSTON, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address477 LONGWOOD AVENUE, Boston, MA, 02215
CityBOSTON, MA 02215
Phone(617) 739-6455
Operating details
Capacity98
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 9, 1994
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High11
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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477 LONGWOOD AVENUE, Boston, MA, 02215, BOSTON, MA 02215
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/4/2026
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.112/4/2026
7.11(07)(h) — Evacuation drill log, all groups
Evacuation drill log, all groups The educator must hold practice evacuation drills with all groups of children and all educators from each floor level of the approved space at least monthly. Drills must be held during different times of the program day, and must use alternative exits. The educator must document the date, time, exit route used, number of children evacuated and effectiveness of each drill. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.042/4/2026
7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times daily attendance records indicating each childs attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Domain: Care of Children. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,939/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Massachusetts run about $1,933/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Massachusetts by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: BOSTON
- Capacity: 98
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 32
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