Barat Montessori has been serving preschool children ages two years, 9 months through age six under the direction of its founder, Susan Haigney since 1974.
We strive for a balance between disciplined learning and fun.
Individual quiet work is an important part of our day, but it is balanced with large group social activities such as recess, snack time and a short “choice time” during which children may choose to play with their friends using wooden toys or our open art center.
Children in Montessori schools “work” hard—we believe they should also play hard.
In addition, many of our students will eventually go on to non-Montessori schools.
We feel it is our responsibility to prepare them for those environments by offering exposure to occasional large group activities and special projects.
We also feel it appropriate to help young children learn to negotiate group activities such as group instruction, recess, circle time, story time or other “traditional” school experiences where independent work is not occurring.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wayland Montessori Preschool?
The application deadline for Wayland Montessori Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Wayland Montessori Preschool located?
Wayland Montessori Preschool is located in the Cochituate neighborhood of Wayland, MA. There are 2 other private schools located in Cochituate.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Wayland Montessori Preschool is Brandon School & Residental Treatment (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Veritas Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primrose School Of Natick (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Primrose School Of Natick
Daycare / Preschool
296 N Main St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 545-2624
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 545-2624
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
367 Commonwealth Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-2200
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-2200
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K
6 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 653-1188
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 653-1188
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road ![KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road Photo - Lobby]( "KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
770 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 390-2700
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 390-2700
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Brandon School & Residental Treatment
All-boys | Special Education School
27 Winter St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
1.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students Sports: 2
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brandon School & Residental Treatment
All-boys | Special Education School
27 Winter St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
1.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students Sports: 2
Crossroads School
Special Education School
11 Huron Drive
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Wayside Academy
Special Education School
1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7
Rcs Learning Center
Special Education School
6 Strathmore Rd
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
333 Winter St
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 519 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 653-1188
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 653-1188
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Brandon School & Residental Treatment
All-boys | Special Education School
27 Winter St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
1.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students Sports: 2
Crossroads School
Special Education School
11 Huron Drive
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
St. Benedict Classical Academy
(Catholic)
2 Pleasant St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-1900
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-1900
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Tuition listed
Wayside Academy
Special Education School
1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Primrose School Of Natick
Daycare / Preschool
296 N Main St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 545-2624
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 545-2624
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
367 Commonwealth Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-2200
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-2200
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K
6 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 653-1188
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 653-1188
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road ![KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road Photo - Lobby]( "KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
770 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 390-2700
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 390-2700
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Crossroads School
Special Education School
11 Huron Drive
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4100
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4100
9466.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Gleason Court
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-2154
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-2154
9466.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4200
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4200
9466.9 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
9466.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 Berthelette Way
Millville, MA 01529
(508) 876-0177
Millville, MA 01529
(508) 876-0177
9466.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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