Boston University Children’s Center provides early education and care for children of the Boston University community. The center has operated since 1978 and in 2020 relocated to a renovated Tudor‑Revival mansion in the Cottage Farm neighborhood of Brookline, serving children from infancy through the start of kindergarten.


Boston University Children’s Center offers early education and care for families connected to the university. The program has been active since 1978 and in 2020 moved into a renovated historic Tudor‑Revival residence in Brookline, expanding its age range to include infants through the start of kindergarten.
The program is grounded in an emergent curriculum that is guided by children’s interests and experiences. It draws on practices and ideas from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and constructivist approaches to support children’s exploration and learning.
The center occupies a renovated historic building in the Cottage Farm area of Brookline. It emphasizes close partnerships with families and describes itself as a community where children, families, and educators learn together.
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