Welcoming families from Arlington
Montessori Preschool & Toddler Program near Arlington, MA
Beacon Montessori is located in Weston, MA, about 11 miles (about 20 minutes) from Arlington, and we warmly welcome Arlington families.
Why Beacon
Why Arlington families choose Beacon Montessori
Arlington is the farthest of the towns we serve, about 20 minutes out, so the families who come are usually the ones set on a small, authentic Montessori school. That is most of who Beacon is built for.
Families near Arlingtoncome to Beacon for a Montessori toddler program (15 months–3 years) and a Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years), an alternative to a typical Arlington daycare or preschool. See how Montessori compares to daycare.
- Small, mixed-age classrooms where every child from Arlington is known and supported
- An authentic Montessori curriculum for ages 15 months – 6 years
- A calm, prepared environment that builds independence and focus
- A welcoming community just about 20 minutes away
Getting here from Arlington
Beacon Montessori is about 11 miles from Arlington, an easy drive of about 20 minutes. Families often pass familiar spots like Arlington Center and Spy Pond on the way.
320 Boston Post RdWeston, MA 02493Get directions →
For Arlington families
Montessori toddler, preschool & summer camp near Arlington
A Montessori toddler program for Arlington families
Arlington is the longest drive of the towns we serve, about 20 minutes, so the families who enroll usually want Montessori specifically. The Toddler program (15 months to 3 years) keeps classes small and gives toddlers real work that builds focus and independence.
Montessori preschool and kindergarten near Arlington
Our Primary program (ages 3 to 6) is a full Montessori preschool and kindergarten worth the trip for Arlington families set on this approach. Children work at their own pace in a mixed-age room, and the kindergarten year finishes the three-year cycle before elementary school.
A warm alternative to Arlington daycare
For Arlington parents, Beacon runs full-day hours like a daycare, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM with care until 5:00 PM, but the time is spent on Montessori materials and guided lessons. Many families decide the drive is worth that difference.
Summer camp for Arlington children
Beacon Summer Camp welcomes Arlington children ages 2.9 to 6 for weekly sessions of gardening, art, water play, and outdoor time in Weston. Sign up for the weeks you want; new families are welcome.
Programs
Programs for your child
Now enrolling · Fall 202615 months – 3 years
Toddler Program
A calm, prepared room where our youngest children work with their hands, build language, and start doing more for themselves.
- Self-care and independence
- Language & motor development
- Small, nurturing class
Now enrolling · Fall 20263 – 6 years
Primary (Preschool & Kindergarten)
The classic Montessori three-year cycle, where mixed-age classrooms let children move through practical life, sensorial, math, language, and culture at their own pace.
- Mixed-age 3–6 classroom
- Reading, writing & math foundations
- Kindergarten year included
Weekly sessions open2.9 – 6 years
Summer Camp
Summer on our Weston campus: time outdoors, art, science, and play, in flexible weekly sessions open to current and new families.
- Weekly themed sessions
- Outdoor & nature focus
- Open to new families
Summer camp for Arlington families
Beacon Summer Camp welcomes children ages 2.9–6 from Arlington for weekly themed weeks of nature, art, science, and play, about 20 minutes away in Weston. Open to new and returning families.
Welcoming families from
Beacon Montessori is located in Weston, Massachusetts, and proudly welcomes families from across MetroWest Boston:
Arlington families ask
Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Montessori located in Arlington?
Beacon Montessori's campus is in Weston, MA, at 320 Boston Post Rd, about 11 miles from Arlington, about 20 minutes by car. We welcome many families from Arlington.
Do you enroll families from Arlington?
Yes. We welcome Arlington families into our Toddler (15 months–3 years) and Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years) programs.
Is there a Montessori preschool near Arlington?
Yes. Beacon Montessori in Weston is about 20 minutes from Arlington and offers an authentic Montessori preschool and kindergarten (our Primary program, ages 3–6) for Arlington families.
Do you offer a toddler program for Arlington families?
Yes. Our Toddler program (15 months–3 years) gives Arlington families a gentle, early Montessori start in small, nurturing classes with experienced guides.
Is Beacon a daycare or a Montessori preschool?
Beacon is a Montessori school, not a daycare. Arlington families come to us for full days built around a real Montessori curriculum and trained guides (8:00 AM to 2:45 PM, with care to 5:00 PM).
How far is Beacon Montessori from Arlington?
Beacon is in Weston, about 11 miles and roughly a 20 minute drive from Arlington, the farthest of the towns we regularly serve.
Is there a Montessori summer camp near Arlington?
Yes. Beacon Summer Camp in Weston is about 20 minutes from Arlington and runs weekly sessions for children ages 2.9 to 6, open to new and returning families.
What ages does Beacon serve for Arlington families?
Beacon welcomes Arlington children from 15 months through 6 years, across the Toddler program (15 months to 3 years) and Primary preschool and kindergarten (3 to 6 years).
“Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.”
Tour Beacon Montessori from Arlington
See our classrooms, meet our guides, and picture your child here. Private tours are available on weekday mornings.