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Name: Beacon Montessori School
Address: 320 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA, 02493, US
Telephone: (781) 400-0206
Price range: $$$

Thoughtful guidance on the questions that come up along the way, from the first days of school to everyday routines, independence, and growing together.

Getting startedWhat to bring to school, and whyOur back-to-school guide: changes of clothes, indoor shoes, outdoor gear, lunchbox and nap mat, with the reason behind each choice.Read the guide →

Getting startedThe first days: goodbyes and a new rhythmA calm morning rhythm, what to say at the door, what to do if there are tears, and how long settling in usually takes.Read the guide →

Getting startedWhen should your child start preschool?Typical starting ages in Massachusetts, real signs of readiness, and what an earlier Montessori start looks like.Read the guide →

PracticalHalf-day vs. full-day preschoolWho each schedule actually suits, how naps and work periods fit in, and how to switch later without drama.Read the guide →

PracticalWhy we recommend five days a weekWhat a missed Wednesday actually costs in a Montessori classroom, what the accreditation standards require, and what the attendance research does and does not show.Read the guide →

Inside the classroomWhat does a typical preschool day look like?Our real schedule, hour by hour, and why a three-hour uninterrupted work period beats a day of 20-minute rotations.Read the guide →

Getting startedFirst day of preschool: a calm startHow to prepare the week before, a drop-off routine that works, and what normal adjustment looks like week by week.Read the guide →

Getting startedHow to choose a preschoolWhat to watch on a tour, the questions worth asking, and the red flags that should end a visit early.Read the guide →

MontessoriMontessori vs. daycareA side-by-side look at how the two days differ, and how to tell authentic Montessori from the label.Read the guide →

MontessoriWhat are the benefits of Montessori?What the research actually shows about concentration, independence and mixed-age classrooms, limits included.Read the guide →

MontessoriWhy the first five years matterHow fast the early brain builds connections, what the long-term studies found, and what it means for your choice.Read the guide →

MontessoriMontessori at home for toddlersSimple, cheap setups that build independence at home, and the branded materials you can skip.Read the guide →

Next stepsKindergarten readinessWhat Massachusetts kindergartens actually expect, and how the Primary year builds toward it.Read the guide →

Questions a guide can't answer?

Come see our Weston classrooms in person and ask us anything about your child's start.

Schedule a visit Call (781) 400-0206

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