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Guides for preschool parents

Plain answers to the questions families ask us most, from a Montessori school in Weston serving Wayland and the rest of MetroWest Boston.

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 →
PracticalHow much does preschool cost in Massachusetts?Current MetroWest price ranges, what drives the differences, and the questions that surface hidden fees.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 →
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 →

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