Welcoming families from Dover
Montessori Preschool & Toddler Program near Dover, MA
Beacon Montessori is located in Weston, MA, about 9 miles (about 19 minutes) from Dover, and we warmly welcome Dover families.
Why Beacon
Why Dover families choose Beacon Montessori
Dover families looking for a small program, where the staff actually know each child, make the drive north to Beacon. Our campus is in Weston.
Families near Dovercome to Beacon for a Montessori toddler program (15 months–3 years) and a Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years), an alternative to a typical Dover daycare or preschool. See how Montessori compares to daycare.
- Small, mixed-age classrooms where every child from Dover 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 19 minutes away
Getting here from Dover
Beacon Montessori is about 9 miles from Dover, an easy drive of about 19 minutes. Families often pass familiar spots like Dover Town Center and Noanet Woodlands 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 Dover families
Beacon Summer Camp welcomes children ages 2.9–6 from Dover for weekly themed weeks of nature, art, science, and play, about 19 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:
Dover families ask
Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Montessori located in Dover?
Beacon Montessori's campus is in Weston, MA, at 320 Boston Post Rd, about 9 miles from Dover, about 19 minutes by car. We welcome many families from Dover.
Do you enroll families from Dover?
Yes. We welcome Dover families into our Toddler (15 months–3 years) and Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years) programs.
Is there a Montessori preschool near Dover?
Yes. Beacon Montessori in Weston is about 19 minutes from Dover and offers an authentic Montessori preschool and kindergarten (our Primary program, ages 3–6) for Dover families.
Do you offer a toddler program for Dover families?
Yes. Our Toddler program (15 months–3 years) gives Dover 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. Dover 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 Dover
See our classrooms, meet our guides, and picture your child here. Private tours are available on weekday mornings.