BPS Transportation and KidsArts

Students in Boston Public Schools can request school bus transportation from their school to KidsArts through the BPS Alternative Transportation Program. Students are dropped off at the corner of Centre and Eliot, where they are met by our Bus Coordinator.

You must apply for Alternative Transportation through BPS.  The online form is available here. We recommend that families apply as early as possible, as Alternative Transportation is NOT GUARANTEED and is subject to seat availability and routing restrictions! If you are denied please contact KidsArts for suggestions. Often denials can be reversed. 

Some Helpful information for filling out the form 

• The Name of Care Facility: KidsArts

• Our Address: 6 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain 02130

• Our phone number: 617-524-0818

• Name of person meeting student at stop: bus coordinator

• The Proposed Corner Stop: Centre St and Eliot Street

• For “Ticket Type” select Request Alternative Transportation

More Helpful information:

• Need help finding your School ID and Student ID? You can get these from your school or by calling the BPS Transportation Department at 617-635-9520.

• Keep a receipt or online confirmation of your request. Once you have completed the form, make a follow up call to BPS Transportation at 617-635-9520.

• KidsArts staff are available to help other parents go through this process. If you have any problems, or receive a denial, please contact the KidsArts office.

• For additional information and policy guidelines go to the BPS Transportation website.