Welcoming families from Newton
Montessori Preschool & Toddler Program near Newton, MA
Beacon Montessori is located in Weston, MA, about 6 miles (about 14 minutes) from Newton, and we warmly welcome Newton families.
Why Beacon
Why Newton families choose Beacon Montessori
Newton has plenty of school options closer to home, so the families who drive out to Beacon are usually after something specific: small mixed-age classrooms and a real Montessori day. Our Weston campus is about 14 minutes west.
Families near Newtoncome to Beacon for a Montessori toddler program (15 months–3 years) and a Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years), an alternative to a typical Newton daycare or preschool. See how Montessori compares to daycare.
- Small, mixed-age classrooms where every child from Newton 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 14 minutes away
Getting here from Newton
Beacon Montessori is about 6 miles from Newton, an easy drive of about 14 minutes. Families often pass familiar spots like Newton Centre and Crystal Lake on the way.
320 Boston Post RdWeston, MA 02493Get directions →
For Newton families
Montessori toddler, preschool & summer camp near Newton
A Montessori toddler program for Newton families
Beacon's Montessori Toddler program (15 months to 3 years) is about 14 minutes from Newton. Classes stay small. The room is set up for this age, so toddlers spend the day on real tasks like pouring and dressing, and start managing on their own.
Montessori preschool and kindergarten near Newton
Our Primary program (ages 3 to 6) is a Montessori preschool and kindergarten a short drive west of Newton. The classroom mixes ages, children pick their own work, and the kindergarten year completes the three-year cycle before elementary school.
A warm alternative to Newton daycare
Some Newton parents compare Beacon to a daycare. The hours are similar, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM with care until 5:00 PM, but the day is built around Montessori work and trained guides rather than supervision.
Summer camp for Newton children
Beacon Summer Camp runs weekly sessions for Newton children ages 2.9 to 6, with gardening, art, water play, and time outside in Weston. You sign up for the weeks you want, and 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 Newton families
Beacon Summer Camp welcomes children ages 2.9–6 from Newton for weekly themed weeks of nature, art, science, and play, about 14 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:
Newton families ask
Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Montessori located in Newton?
Beacon Montessori's campus is in Weston, MA, at 320 Boston Post Rd, about 6 miles from Newton, about 14 minutes by car. We welcome many families from Newton.
Do you enroll families from Newton?
Yes. We welcome Newton families into our Toddler (15 months–3 years) and Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years) programs.
Is there a Montessori preschool near Newton?
Yes. Beacon Montessori in Weston is about 14 minutes from Newton and offers an authentic Montessori preschool and kindergarten (our Primary program, ages 3–6) for Newton families.
Do you offer a toddler program for Newton families?
Yes. Our Toddler program (15 months–3 years) gives Newton 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. Newton 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 Newton?
Beacon is in Weston, about 6 miles and roughly a 14 minute drive from Newton.
Is there a Montessori summer camp near Newton?
Yes. Beacon Summer Camp in Weston is a short drive from Newton and runs weekly sessions for children ages 2.9 to 6, open to new and returning families.
What ages does Beacon serve for Newton families?
Beacon welcomes Newton 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 Newton
See our classrooms, meet our guides, and picture your child here. Private tours are available on weekday mornings.