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 →
Programs
Programs for your child
15 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 – 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
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).
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. Children learn at their own pace with hands-on materials and trained teachers who guide rather than lecture, building independence, concentration, and confidence along the way.
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 Arlington
See our classrooms, meet our guides, and picture your child here. Private tours are available on weekday mornings.