Welcoming families from Watertown
Montessori Preschool & Toddler Program near Watertown, MA
Beacon Montessori is located in Weston, MA, about 8 miles (about 16 minutes) from Watertown, and we warmly welcome Watertown families.
Why Beacon
Why Watertown families choose Beacon Montessori
Watertown families looking for more space and a quieter day than a city program often head out to Weston. Beacon's campus is about 16 minutes away, with room to be outside.
Families near Watertowncome to Beacon for a Montessori toddler program (15 months–3 years) and a Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years), an alternative to a typical Watertown daycare or preschool. See how Montessori compares to daycare.
- Small, mixed-age classrooms where every child from Watertown 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 Watertown
Beacon Montessori is about 8 miles from Watertown, an easy drive of about 16 minutes. Families often pass familiar spots like Arsenal Yards and Charles River 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 Watertown families
Beacon Summer Camp welcomes children ages 2.9–6 from Watertown 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:
Watertown families ask
Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Montessori located in Watertown?
Beacon Montessori's campus is in Weston, MA, at 320 Boston Post Rd, about 8 miles from Watertown, about 16 minutes by car. We welcome many families from Watertown.
Do you enroll families from Watertown?
Yes. We welcome Watertown families into our Toddler (15 months–3 years) and Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years) programs.
Is there a Montessori preschool near Watertown?
Yes. Beacon Montessori in Weston is about 16 minutes from Watertown and offers an authentic Montessori preschool and kindergarten (our Primary program, ages 3–6) for Watertown families.
Do you offer a toddler program for Watertown families?
Yes. Our Toddler program (15 months–3 years) gives Watertown 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. Watertown 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 Watertown
See our classrooms, meet our guides, and picture your child here. Private tours are available on weekday mornings.