“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn.”
Dr. Maria Montessori
Beacon Montessori School FAQ
Beacon Montessori School is located at 320 Boston Post Road in Weston, Massachusetts.
You can contact us by phone at (781) 400-0206 or by email at [email protected].
Beacon Montessori School offers a caring, thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment where children are supported in their independence, confidence, curiosity, and love of learning. We value respectful relationships, purposeful work, and strong partnership with families.
Beacon is an independent Montessori school and a licensed early childhood program serving families in Weston and surrounding communities.
The best first step is to fill out the online application form and schedule a visit to the school.
Yes. Visiting the school is an important part of the admissions process and gives families the opportunity to see the classrooms, learn more about the Montessori approach, and ask questions.
Yes. We welcome families to schedule a visit and learn more about the program before applying
Once a child is accepted, families complete the enrollment forms through Brightwheel, review and sign the required paperwork, and finalize tuition before the child begins school.
Yes. Beacon offers a full-day Montessori program, with additional afterschool enrichment options.
The best way to get started is to submit an inquiry, complete the online application, and schedule a visit.
Summer Program FAQ
Yes. Beacon Montessori School offers a Summer Program designed to give children a joyful, active, and engaging summer experience in a caring school environment.
Our current summer offering is designed for children ages 3 to 6.
Our Summer Program combines fun, movement, creativity, outdoor play, and enriching activities in a warm and supportive setting. It is designed to keep children active, engaged, and excited to come to school.
A typical day includes a morning routine, enrichment activities, snack, outdoor time, lunch, rest or indoor play, afternoon activities, and additional outdoor play later in the day.
Yes. Our summer experience reflects the values that guide our school, including respect for the child, purposeful activity, independence, and a nurturing environment.
Yes. Summer can be a wonderful introduction to the school environment, daily rhythm, and community for both new and returning families.
Yes. Summer scheduling includes both full-day and extended-day options.
Please contact our school directly for the most current Summer Program details, including dates, hours, availability, and registration information.
The best way to get started is to contact our team and request current Summer Program enrollment information.
Toddler Program FAQ
Our Toddler Program is designed for children ages 15 months to 3 years.
Our Toddler Program offers a calm, nurturing Montessori environment where young children can build independence, language, movement, coordination, and early social skills through meaningful daily experiences.
The toddler years are a time of rapid growth in language, coordination, independence, and emotional development. Montessori supports this stage by giving children opportunities to move, explore, repeat, participate in daily life, and gradually master new skills with gentle support.
Each day includes a balance of practical life activities, language-rich interaction, sensory exploration, movement, outdoor time, and consistent routines that help children feel secure and confident.
We take a warm, respectful, and responsive approach to the transition into school. Our goal is to help each child build trust, settle into the classroom, and develop confidence at a pace that feels supportive and appropriate.
We create an environment where toddlers can do more for themselves each day. Child-sized materials, predictable routines, and gentle guidance help children build confidence, coordination, and a growing sense of capability.
Yes. We welcome families to schedule a visit and learn more about the program before applying
The process begins with an inquiry and a visit. From there, families can learn more about the program, complete the admissions steps, and move forward with enrollment if the program feels like the right fit.
Montessori FAQ
Montessori is a child-centered approach to education that supports independence, concentration, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. Children learn through hands-on materials, purposeful activity, movement, and thoughtful guidance from trained teachers.
In a Montessori classroom, children are active participants in their learning. Rather than moving every child through the same lesson at the same pace, Montessori allows children to build skills through individualized work, repetition, exploration, and choice within clear limits.
Mixed-age classrooms are an important part of the Montessori model. Younger children learn by observing older classmates, while older children strengthen their confidence, responsibility, and leadership by helping others.
Montessori supports the whole child. Children build skills in practical life, language, early math, sensorial exploration, cultural learning, social development, independence, and self-confidence.
Yes. Montessori offers a clear structure within a calm, carefully prepared environment. Children have freedom within limits, which helps them develop focus, order, self-discipline, and respect for others.
Yes. Montessori is especially well suited to early childhood because young children naturally learn through movement, repetition, hands-on exploration, and meaningful daily activity.
The teacher acts as a guide. Through careful observation, the teacher introduces materials at the right time, supports each child’s development, and helps create a peaceful and purposeful classroom community.
Consistency helps children feel secure and allows learning to build over time. A regular routine supports independence, confidence, and deeper engagement in the classroom.
"THE GREATEST SIGN OF SUCCESS FOR A TEACHER IS TO BE ABLE TO SAY, "THE CHILDREN ARE NOW WORKING AS IF I DID NOT EXIST."
Maria Montessori