Weston, MA
Montessori Preschool & Toddler Program in Weston, MA
Our campus is on Boston Post Road in Weston. For families here it is a neighborhood Montessori school, minutes from home, with the Toddler and Primary classrooms in one place.
Why Beacon
A Montessori school in Weston, minutes from home
Beacon is a neighborhood Montessori school on Boston Post Road. Children work in a prepared classroom built for their age, choose their own work, and stay with it long enough to get good at it. Guides watch closely and step in when a child is ready for the next thing, which is how independence and focus grow.
- Small, mixed-age classrooms where every child is known by name
- An authentic Montessori curriculum for ages 15 months to 6 years
- Trained guides who follow the child instead of a fixed daily script
- Toddler and Primary classrooms on one campus, so a child can stay through kindergarten
Curious how this compares to a conventional program? See how Montessori compares to daycare.
Getting here
Beacon Montessori is on Boston Post Road (Route 20) in Weston. Most Weston families are only a few minutes away, near the Weston Town Green and the Land’s Sake Farm fields.
320 Boston Post RdWeston, MA 02493Get directions →
New to Montessori? What our Weston preschool is like
If you are looking at preschools in Weston and are new to Montessori, here is the plain version. Beacon is a preschool and kindergarten for children 15 months – 6 years. Children come Monday through Friday for full days, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM, with extended care until 5:00 PM.
A day balances hands-on work the child chooses with outdoor time, group lessons, snack and lunch, and room to move. What sets a Montessori preschool apart from a conventional one is that the room is set up for children to do real tasks on their own, and teachers guide rather than direct. Many families arrive wanting a good preschool and leave understanding why the Montessori version fits.
Our town
Beacon in Weston
Weston is a residential town in Middlesex County, in the MetroWest area west of Boston. Our campus sits on Boston Post Road, so for most Weston families the school is part of the neighborhood rather than a commute. Because the Toddler and Primary classrooms share one campus, a child can start at 15 months and stay through the kindergarten year without changing schools.
For Weston families
Montessori toddler, preschool & summer camp in Weston
A Montessori toddler program in Weston
Beacon's Montessori Toddler program (15 months to 3 years) is right here in Weston, minutes from home. Classes stay small. The room is built for this age, so toddlers spend the day on small real jobs like pouring, dressing, and tidying up. That is how they learn to manage on their own.
Montessori preschool and kindergarten in Weston
Our Primary program (ages 3 to 6) is a Montessori preschool and kindergarten on Boston Post Road in Weston. The classroom mixes ages, so younger and older children learn together, each picking their own work and staying with it. The kindergarten year finishes the cycle before elementary school.
A warm alternative to Weston daycare
For Weston families, Beacon is worth weighing against a local daycare. The hours are similar, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM with care until 5:00 PM, but the day is spent on real Montessori work rather than supervision.
Summer camp in Weston
Beacon Summer Camp runs weekly sessions for Weston children ages 2.9 to 6, with gardening, art, water play, and time outside, right on our campus. You sign up for the weeks you want, and new families are welcome.
Programs
Programs for your child
2 spots left15 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
3 spots left3 – 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
Currently full2.9 – 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
We are very pleased with Beacon Montessori. The atmosphere is a warm and encouraging one, filled with care. The children all seem really happy to be there. Inna is an incredible asset to the school. Her empathy and understanding of the children’s needs surpasses our expectations. All the staff is lovely and very helpful. It’s a pleasure to see this. We highly recommend this school.
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Beacon Montessori. Since our son started here, he has become so much more independent and genuinely curious about the world—a direct result of this incredible team. What I appreciate most is the teachers’ mindset. In our conversations, it's clear they are constantly asking themselves how they can make the learning experience even better. Inna, the director, has been exemplary from the very first day we toured. Ms. Minoty is a wonderful primary teacher who has a real gift for kindling curiosity; whether it’s letters or practical life skills, she knows exactly how to motivate kids to try more. Our son also absolutely loves Ms. Caroline’s Spanish lessons, and the after-school programs like karate and chess make for a very well-rounded experience. The sense of community is also fantastic. They do a beautiful job involving families to share traditions like Diwali, Hanukkah, and Chinese New Year. Beacon might not be a 'big name' school, but they make up for it with total dedication and a laser-focus on nurturing kids. If you're looking for a place that prioritizes education, kindness, and caring for one another, we highly recommend starting your journey here.
We feel so grateful to be part of the Beacon Montessori community. The teachers truly focus on so much more than traditional learning, helping our son grow into a kind, empathetic, and thoughtful person. Every day, we see him building confidence, independence, and a genuine sense of care for others. It’s clear how much intention and heart goes into everything they do, and it means so much to know he’s in an environment that values not just what he learns, but who he is becoming.
Summer camp for Weston families
Beacon Summer Camp welcomes children ages 2.9–6 right here in Weston for weekly themed weeks of nature, art, science, and play. Open to new and returning families.
Welcoming families from
Beacon Montessori is located in Weston, Massachusetts, and proudly welcomes families from across MetroWest Boston:
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Montessori located in Weston?
Yes. Beacon Montessori is in Weston, at 320 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA 02493.
Do you enroll families from Weston?
Yes. We welcome Weston families into our Toddler (15 months–3 years) and Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years) programs.
Is there a Montessori preschool in Weston?
Yes. Beacon Montessori on Boston Post Road is a Montessori preschool and kindergarten (our Primary program, ages 3–6) for Weston families.
Do you offer a toddler program for Weston families?
Yes. Our Toddler program (15 months–3 years) gives Weston families an early Montessori start in small classes with experienced guides.
Is Beacon a daycare or a Montessori preschool?
Beacon is a Montessori school, not a daycare. Weston 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).
Where in Weston is Beacon Montessori?
Beacon Montessori is on Boston Post Road in Weston, MA, serving local families with Toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs for ages 15 months to 6 years.
Is there a Montessori summer camp in Weston?
Yes. Beacon Summer Camp runs on our Weston campus for children ages 2.9 to 6 across flexible weekly sessions, open to new and returning families.
What ages does Beacon serve in Weston?
Beacon welcomes Weston 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.”
Come see Beacon Montessori
See our classrooms, meet our guides, and picture your child here. Private tours are available on weekday mornings.
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