Welcoming families from Needham
Montessori Preschool & Toddler Program near Needham, MA
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.
Families near Needhamcome to Beacon for a Montessori toddler program (15 months–3 years) and a Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years), an alternative to a typical Needham daycare or preschool. See how Montessori compares to daycare.
- 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 →
For Needham families
Montessori toddler, preschool & summer camp near Needham
A Montessori toddler program for Needham families
Needham families reach Beacon's Montessori Toddler program (15 months to 3 years) with a drive north. Classes stay small, and the room is set up for this age, so toddlers practice real tasks and grow more independent.
Montessori preschool and kindergarten near Needham
Our Primary program (ages 3 to 6) is a Montessori preschool and kindergarten about 16 minutes from Needham. The classroom mixes ages, children choose their own work, and the kindergarten year finishes the cycle before elementary school.
A warm alternative to Needham daycare
For Needham parents, Beacon is a different choice than a typical daycare. The day runs 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM, with care until 5:00 PM, and it is built around Montessori work rather than supervision.
Summer camp for Needham children
Beacon Summer Camp brings Needham children ages 2.9 to 6 weekly sessions of gardening, art, water play, and outdoor time in nearby Weston. Sign up for the weeks you want; new families are welcome.
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 Needham families
Beacon Summer Camp welcomes children ages 2.9–6 from Needham for weekly themed weeks of nature, art, science, and play, about 16 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:
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.
Is there a Montessori preschool near Needham?
Yes. Beacon Montessori in Weston is about 16 minutes from Needham and offers an authentic Montessori preschool and kindergarten (our Primary program, ages 3–6) for Needham families.
Do you offer a toddler program for Needham families?
Yes. Our Toddler program (15 months–3 years) gives Needham 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. Needham 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 Needham?
Beacon is in Weston, about 8 miles and roughly a 16 minute drive from Needham, a manageable trip for daily drop-off and pickup.
Is there a Montessori summer camp near Needham?
Yes. Beacon Summer Camp in Weston is about 16 minutes from Needham and runs flexible weekly sessions for children ages 2.9 to 6, open to new and returning families.
What ages does Beacon serve for Needham families?
Beacon welcomes Needham 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).
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 Needham
See our classrooms, meet our guides, and picture your child here. Private tours are available on weekday mornings.