Welcoming families from Wellesley
Montessori Preschool & Toddler Program near Wellesley, MA
Beacon Montessori is located in Weston, MA, about 5 miles (about 12 minutes) from Wellesley, and we warmly welcome Wellesley families.
Why Beacon
Why Wellesley families choose Beacon Montessori
Wellesley families looking for an authentic Montessori start find a warm, academically rich community at Beacon. Our Weston campus is an easy drive from Wellesley's neighborhoods.
Families near Wellesleycome to Beacon for a Montessori toddler program (15 months–3 years) and a Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years), an alternative to a typical Wellesley daycare or preschool. See how Montessori compares to daycare.
- Small, mixed-age classrooms where every child from Wellesley 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 12 minutes away
Getting here from Wellesley
Beacon Montessori is about 5 miles from Wellesley, an easy drive of about 12 minutes. Families often pass familiar spots like Wellesley College and Linden Square on the way.
320 Boston Post RdWeston, MA 02493Get directions →
For Wellesley families
Montessori toddler, preschool & summer camp near Wellesley
A Montessori toddler program for Wellesley families
For Wellesley families, Beacon's Montessori Toddler program (15 months to 3 years) is about a 12 minute drive north. Classes stay small, and the room is set up for this age, so toddlers practice everyday tasks and learn to do more on their own.
Montessori preschool and kindergarten near Wellesley
Our Primary program (ages 3 to 6) is a Montessori preschool and kindergarten a short drive from Linden Square. The classroom mixes ages, each child picks their own work, and the kindergarten year completes the cycle before elementary school.
A warm alternative to Wellesley daycare
Wellesley parents often look at Beacon alongside daycare options. The hours line up, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM with care until 5:00 PM, but the day is spent on real Montessori work instead of supervision.
Summer camp for Wellesley children
Beacon Summer Camp welcomes Wellesley children ages 2.9 to 6 for weekly sessions of gardening, art, water play, and outdoor time, about 12 minutes away in Weston. You pick the weeks; 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 Wellesley families
Beacon Summer Camp welcomes children ages 2.9–6 from Wellesley for weekly themed weeks of nature, art, science, and play, about 12 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:
Wellesley families ask
Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Montessori located in Wellesley?
Beacon Montessori's campus is in Weston, MA, at 320 Boston Post Rd, about 5 miles from Wellesley, about 12 minutes by car. We welcome many families from Wellesley.
Do you enroll families from Wellesley?
Yes. We welcome Wellesley families into our Toddler (15 months–3 years) and Primary preschool & kindergarten (3–6 years) programs.
Is there a Montessori preschool near Wellesley?
Yes. Beacon Montessori in Weston is about 12 minutes from Wellesley and offers an authentic Montessori preschool and kindergarten (our Primary program, ages 3–6) for Wellesley families.
Do you offer a toddler program for Wellesley families?
Yes. Our Toddler program (15 months–3 years) gives Wellesley 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. Wellesley 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 Wellesley?
Beacon is in Weston, about 5 miles and roughly a 12 minute drive from Wellesley, an easy trip for daily drop-off and pickup.
Is there a Montessori summer camp near Wellesley?
Yes. Beacon Summer Camp in Weston is about 12 minutes from Wellesley and runs flexible weekly sessions for children ages 2.9 to 6, open to new and returning families.
What ages does Beacon serve for Wellesley families?
Beacon welcomes Wellesley 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 Wellesley
See our classrooms, meet our guides, and picture your child here. Private tours are available on weekday mornings.