Welcoming families from Needham
Welcoming Needham families to Beacon Montessori
Beacon Montessori is located in Weston, MA, about 8 miles (about 16 minutes) from Needham, and we warmly welcome Needham families.
Why Beacon
Why Needham families choose Beacon Montessori
A manageable commute from Needham brings families to a Montessori program built around respect, focus, and joy. Needham parents appreciate Beacon's intentional, unhurried classrooms.
- Small, mixed-age classrooms where every child from Needham 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 16 minutes away
Getting here from Needham
Beacon Montessori is about 8 miles from Needham, an easy drive of about 16 minutes. Families often pass familiar spots like Needham Center and Charles River on the way.
320 Boston Post RdWeston, MA 02493Get directions →
Programs
Programs for your child
15 months – 3 years
Toddler Program
A gentle, prepared environment where our youngest learners build independence, language, and coordination through purposeful, hands-on activity.
- Self-care and independence
- Language & motor development
- Small, nurturing class
3 – 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
2.9 – 6 years
Summer Camp
A joyful Montessori summer of nature, art, science, and play on our Weston campus, with flexible weekly sessions for currently enrolled and new families.
- Weekly themed sessions
- Outdoor & nature focus
- Open to new families
Welcoming families from
Beacon Montessori is located in Weston, Massachusetts, and proudly welcomes families from across MetroWest Boston:
Needham families ask
Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Montessori located in Needham?
Beacon Montessori's campus is in Weston, MA, at 320 Boston Post Rd, about 8 miles from Needham, about 16 minutes by car. We welcome many families from Needham.
Do you enroll families from Needham?
Yes. We welcome Needham families into our Toddler (15 months–3 years) and Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years) programs.
What kind of school is Beacon Montessori?
Beacon is an independent Montessori school and a licensed early-childhood program serving families in Weston and the surrounding MetroWest communities.
What is Montessori education?
Montessori is a child-centered approach 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.
How is Montessori different from a traditional classroom?
Children are active participants in their learning. Rather than moving every child through the same lesson at the same pace, Montessori lets children build skills through individualized work, repetition, exploration, and choice within clear limits.
“Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.”
Tour Beacon Montessori from Needham
See our classrooms, meet our guides, and picture your child here. Private tours are available on weekday mornings.