At Ellis, we know that passionate, supported educators are the heart of every child’s success. That’s why we invest deeply in professional development (PD), giving our teachers the tools, guidance, and coaching they need to inspire curiosity, confidence, and growth in every child. Ellis has steadily been increasing PD since 2022, after the height of Covid-19 saw children needing extra support to recover from social-emotional setbacks. Targeted teacher trainings helped meet t

Alejandra DelaCruz has always focused on caring for children, but as her career evolved, Alejandra has widened her focus to increase her...

Ellis’s summer programs are in full swing, and our preschoolers are embracing every moment of sunshine, discovery, and hands-on fun. From...

Two local chapters of the Massachusetts Department of Families and Children (DCF) recently honored Ellis mothers Pamela Schenk and Keri...

The start of summer marks a new chapter for our little learners. On June 18 th and 20 th , Ellis was filled with smiles and happy tears...

The sun was smiling on Ellis at our first Cheers to Community event at The Haven on June 11 th . This gathering brought together old and new friends of Ellis to celebrate our Jamaica Plain (JP) community and nourish our connections. From the heartfelt remarks of JP Center Coordinator Issam Heredia-Bitar and Ellis dad and Trustee Brendan Fogarty to the warm plates of delicious food and the perfect spring weather, every moment was a reminder of why Ellis matters. Ellis Jamaica

The annual Ellis Spring Social on May 1 was a smashing success! The space was transformed into a springtime wonderland adorned with...

Thank you to all our amazing Teachers! At Ellis, advocacy is a cornerstone of our mission – a powerful tool we use to champion the needs...

Kalicia and her daughter, Blair Kalicia Sears, the Assistant Director of the Infant-Toddler program at 58 Berkeley, thinks she was born...

On April 18th, the halls of Ellis were filled with laughter, hugs, and joyful buzz as students welcomed their grandparents and close...

Health and wellness are essential both to successful learning and to our overall well-being! We're incredibly grateful to the New England...

(from left) Sofia Baiker, Genesis Bejarano, and Ayana Montalvo Ellis began our partnership with the Northeastern University Cooperative...

Ms. Ana with students Ellis’s rich early childhood education program saw another growth spurt in early November, when Ana Davis became...

On a frigid winter day, there’s nothing quite like stepping into a room brimming with gifts—and that’s exactly what the Ellis team...

Presentation of the Hero Award to Natixis IM On November 7, 2024, Ellis hosted our much-anticipated annual fall celebration, Celebrating...

When Issam Heredia-Bitar saw the job posting for an administrative assistant at Ellis Jamaica Plain (JP), it immediately captured his...

Each year, Ellis welcomes new and returning families to our two Ellis campuses for a celebration to kick of the school year. Despite a...

Cyrena Spafford is Director of Infant and Toddler Education at 58 Berkeley Street. She began with Ellis in 2022 as an Education...

This fall, Ellis Early Learning is excited to announce the launch of our new planned giving program. The 1885 Society will enable donors...

Right photo: Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Lauren Cook and Commissioner Amy Kershaw. Left photo: Cathy E. Minehan and Lauren Cook On...