Welcoming families from Wayland
Montessori Preschool & Toddler Program near Wayland, MA
Beacon Montessori is located in Weston, MA, about 4 miles (about 10 minutes) from Wayland, and we warmly welcome Wayland families.
Why Beacon
Why Wayland families choose Beacon Montessori
Just minutes west of our Weston campus, Wayland families value the calm, hands-on independence that defines a Montessori classroom. The short drive along Route 20 makes daily drop-off easy.
Families near Waylandcome to Beacon for a Montessori toddler program (15 months–3 years) and a Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years), an alternative to a typical Wayland daycare or preschool. See how Montessori compares to daycare.
- Small, mixed-age classrooms where every child from Wayland 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 10 minutes away
Getting here from Wayland
Beacon Montessori is about 4 miles from Wayland, an easy drive of about 10 minutes. Families often pass familiar spots like Wayland Town Center and Mainstone Farm on the way.
320 Boston Post RdWeston, MA 02493Get directions →
For Wayland families
Montessori toddler, preschool & summer camp near Wayland
A Montessori toddler program for Wayland families
Beacon's Montessori Toddler program (15 months to 3 years) is a short drive down Route 20 from Wayland. Classes stay small. The room is set up for this age: low shelves, real tools, and time to practice pouring, dressing, and tidying up. That is how toddlers here start to do things on their own.
Montessori preschool and kindergarten near Wayland
Our Primary program (ages 3 to 6) is a Montessori preschool and kindergarten just over the Weston line from Wayland. The classroom mixes ages, so younger and older children learn side by side, each one choosing their own work and staying with it. The kindergarten year finishes the cycle before elementary school.
A warm alternative to Wayland daycare
Some Wayland families come to Beacon instead of a daycare. The hours are similar, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM with care until 5:00 PM if you need it, but the day is built around real Montessori work. For working parents, that is the difference that matters.
Summer camp for Wayland children
Beacon Summer Camp runs weekly sessions for children ages 2.9 to 6, with gardening, art, water play, and plenty of time outside. You sign up for the weeks you want. Wayland families are welcome whether or not they attend during the year, so it is an easy way to try Beacon.
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 Wayland families
Beacon Summer Camp welcomes children ages 2.9–6 from Wayland for weekly themed weeks of nature, art, science, and play, about 10 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:
Wayland families ask
Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Montessori located in Wayland?
Beacon Montessori's campus is in Weston, MA, at 320 Boston Post Rd, about 4 miles from Wayland, about 10 minutes by car. We welcome many families from Wayland.
Do you enroll families from Wayland?
Yes. We welcome Wayland families into our Toddler (15 months–3 years) and Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years) programs.
Is there a Montessori preschool near Wayland?
Yes. Beacon Montessori in Weston is about 10 minutes from Wayland and offers an authentic Montessori preschool and kindergarten (our Primary program, ages 3–6) for Wayland families.
Do you offer a toddler program for Wayland families?
Yes. Our Toddler program (15 months–3 years) gives Wayland 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. Wayland 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 Wayland?
Beacon is in Weston, about 4 miles and roughly a 10 minute drive from Wayland, an easy trip down Route 20 for daily drop-off and pickup.
Is there a Montessori summer camp near Wayland?
Yes. Beacon Montessori Summer Camp in Weston is a short drive from Wayland and runs flexible weekly sessions for children ages 2.9 to 6, open to new and returning families.
What ages does Beacon serve for Wayland families?
Beacon welcomes Wayland 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 Wayland
See our classrooms, meet our guides, and picture your child here. Private tours are available on weekday mornings.