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Guidepost Montessori has been an absolutely wonderful environment for my daughter. We were initially drawn to Guidepost by their Spanish Immersion offering and were extremely pleased to learn that our daughter could complete her KG year with Guidepost - in Spanish. As non-native Spanish speakers, our goal has been to engage with external sources to expose our daughter to as much Spanish language as possible, helping build a foundation for bilingualism - and Guidepost is meeting (and exceeding!) expectations for their support in our goal as well. Our daughter thoroughly enjoys her time in the classroom, she adores her teachers and the other staff members, and Guidepost has quickly started to feel like a “family” for us. From the school leadership team (Ms Aracelly and Ms Nuria) to the classroom teachers (Ms Netty and Ms Silvia), all staff members are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and loving - and you can tell they are passionate about helping the kids learn.

Based on our experience so far, we look forward to having our 2 younger children attend Guidepost in the future as well!

My family loves Guidepost Montessori at Goodyear from our heart. My children have been in the school for one and half years.

First, all the guides(teachers) and school office staff understand kids of different ages so much better. They know each child has his/her own pace and teach the child individually in addition to group learning. One of what most impressed me is that all staff here knows when a young child is hungry, thirsty or sleepy, he/she will be upset and can’t follow directions well. When this happens, guides or school office staff here will gently get a child calm down by giving him/her space, a nap or some food or water. The school provides a few snacks from morning to late afternoon. Snacks are very well scheduled and chosen. Many guides, especially Ms. Doll, Ms. Tara and Ms. Heather, were very helpful to help my boy’s transition to Montessori environment from traditional school.

Second, staff here is very kind and patient to children and their patents. They do try their best to solve problems. I have been always informed by Ms. Doll and school office of what happened and needed attention promptly. When my boy graduated from Ms. Doll’s class, he expressed his true feeling that he did not want to graduate because he loved Ms. Doll very much.

Third, Montessori school put children of different grades in the same classroom, which helps older kids learn to take more responsibility and younger kids learn faster and more both in academic knowledge and sociability. I am so happy to see my girl and boy go to the same classroom every morning and share a lot more than I expect.

Fourth, I really love the school’s before and after school care. Parents can even send children to school in spring break, fall break, Thanksgiving break and Christmas/NewYear break without paying extra money. Thank all school staff for sacrificing your precious personal time to take care of our children.

To my family, this school is a gem.

We are new to Guidepost and we couldn't be happier. Outstanding place of education and growth for the kids.

From my very first visit to Guidepost Montessori—after an extensive search for schools—I knew it was the right place. My son began Montessori education in our home country, and I truly appreciate the authenticity of the Montessori model here. The teachers are loving, respectful of each child’s process, and wonderful guides in helping us see the children’s development clearly and quickly.

My son arrived speaking only our native language, and with so much patience and care, this school has been our ally in introducing and strengthening his English. He now communicates much better in both languages. I also love the cultural diversity within the community and how much they value and protect childhood.

I couldn’t be happier with our experience.

Overall Guidepost is great. Our son has flourished and I love how the staff really gets to know each child and parents. I am happy that the main teachers remain stable but I wish there was less turnover with supporting staff but I guess that comes with the job. We are mostly very happy with our 3 years at Guidepost and will be starting our daughter there as well next year.

My son absolutely ADORES this school. He never wants to leave when I pick him up, which is a great sign. All of the teachers and staff I have encountered are insanely friendly, caring, and seem to love being around kids. My son's teachers really pay attention to all the students in the class. The only thing I notice is that the head of the school seems to be a little standoffish, so every time I walk into the front office as I bring my son to his classroom, I always get a cold vibe from her.

We started at Guidepost Deerfield over a year ago, after touring a few other Montessori's in the area. We immediately loved how warm and welcoming it felt and decided to stay early on in our first meeting with Jessica (who is INCREDIBLE).

The teachers are warm, supportive, kind, informed, and VERY invested in what's best for the children. They even noticed some behavioural things with Jaxx and met with us to figure out why. With their guidance, we made a few modifications (including reducing screen time) at home, which fixed the issues within DAYS.

They have so many events and celebrations and even invitations to get together casually on the weekend sometimes - which the kiddos love.

Last year, after a few months in Australia, we moved back to Georgia and to Deerfield just to have Jaxx return to the school because he (and we) love it there so much.

I promise, enrolling your kiddo/s here will be the best decision you can possibly make for them. Just do it!

Our child has shown TREMENDOUS progress since starting at Guidepost about 8 months ago. We are EXTREMELY happy with all of the Guides and the staff alike. This is a clean, safe, and nurturing environment, and our (very) rambunctious near-4-year-old has learned and continued to learn calming techniques and we could not be more proud of him and that is a direct reflection on the 8+ hours he spends at Guidepost. Thank you to everyone at Guidepost, and we could not recommend MORE for your child to attend this wonderful place of education.

Both of our daughters have gone here and we love this school. I couldn't image going anywhere else. When we first toured the classrooms were cozy and reminded me of a home. We didn't even tour other locations and signed up-best decision.

This is a long overdue review. We enrolled my daughter at GP when she was just 8 months old. We toured several places and after many interviews, we decided GP was the best choice for us. As a first time mama, returning to work was one of the hardest things I had to do. At the time, Jamie and Lan were the heads of school and I had great interactions with both. Ultimately though, Miss Abi, the Nido lead guide, is who truly helped me develop such a trust for the school and the Montessori program. My daughter is now 22 months and I wanted to share my thank you note to the Nido team:

"Waaaaah! I am so sorry that this response took so long. It was stuck in my spam AND I think I was in denial with Vivi moving to the toddler class, haha. It seems like it was only yesterday that I dropped her off for her first day when she was 8 months old! I cannot express enough how grateful Jon and I are for you and your team. There's so much anxiety that parents go through when trying to find a daycare/school. Viv not only thrived in your class but she has grown to love each and every one of you. You kept our daughter safe and she developed such a deep connection and trust in your classroom. You and your team cultivated that connection and built upon it. We couldn't have asked for a better first teacher. Thank you for helping us raise a confident infant/toddler - we couldn't have survived the last year without you all.

The transition to toddler has been a challenging one but we know that she will be okay. There are bittersweet moments because Vivi still asks for you and/or Ms. Gaby. That's how much of an impact you have on her life Please continue to do the magic you all do - your dedication and compassion for the babies shows and does not go unnoticed."

Now, there has been some turnover in management and in my daughter's toddler class but, I do not feel that my child's safety or learning has been compromised because of it. Sure, we prefer consistency but, we adapt. The new heads of school, Ms. Lorine and Ms. Dora have made INCREDIBLE updates to the school: they transformed the lobby area into a cozy and welcoming space! There's light atmospheric music playing when you walk in, an oil diffuser with a clean scent, just little things that make you breathe a sigh of relief upon entering. The classrooms each have a mini bulletin board with updates. They have had technological/app updates that I feel are much better. This year they even offered extracurricular activities: yoga, gymnastics, dance, etc., and that's something I wanted for my child. Not only was she getting a Montessori education, but she had the opportunity to participate in other classes.

I wanted to give Ms. Laura and Ms. Monica, the toddler's lead guide, a shoutout for stepping in when the former lead guide unexpectedly left. They have made my daughter's transition truly memorable. I can't wait to see what they have in store for the rest of her toddler journey.

Finally, the community engagement has been much more fun and vibrant! The leadership team and staff have also been forthcoming with the changes and have kept the lines of communication open. The toddler teachers have also offered various parenting workshops: toileting, independence, etc. I feel like there is always a school function or workshop, it's truly amazing to see the passion they have for our children's growth and development. Suffice it to say, GP has only gotten better and I look forward to seeing their progress.

Our 4 year old daughter started at Guidepost Blue Ash in September. She learned so much already. The focus on not only academics but practical life skills make such a big difference and they carry over to our home life too, she's already packing her own lunch and is so confident in her skills! We also love that they spend so much time outside. The only sad thing about this place is that we didn't find it earlier.

Guidepost Montessori has been a wonderful experience for my family. The environment is safe, clean, and very organized. The guides and staff always show patience, kindness, and professionalism with the children. I love how they encourage independence, learning through exploration, and respect among everyone.

I have seen great progress in my child: he is more confident, more communicative, and he enjoys coming to school every day. The communication with parents is also excellent; they always keep us informed about the day-to-day activities and the child’s development.

I highly recommend Guidepost Montessori. It is a place where children truly grow, learn, and feel loved.

We've had an exceptional experience with Guidepost Montessori, especially at the South Beaverton campus. The genuine Montessori methodology has remarkably supported my child's growth, learning, and development in ways that consistently impress me.

The educators and staff at South Beaverton are truly outstanding - they foster a supportive environment where children are empowered to explore, discover, and build independence at their individual pace. I've witnessed my child flourish in self-confidence, strengthen critical thinking abilities, and develop an authentic passion for learning.

I have nothing but incredible things to say about this school. My daughter went for two years in childrens house and my son has been at guidepost from 8months to 4 years old. My son has a lot of allergies and they have been so thoughtful and proactive with his food allergies. I have always felt safe with him there. The teachers love the students so much and as a working parent it is so important to feel like your kids are well taken care of. My kids are both really different and had different needs and Ms Ravelle has gone out of her way to give them what they needed to thrive. Ms. Cheyenne and Ms. Ramie were the best with him in the Toddler class. Ms. Angelee and Ms. Ashle as Head of School and Assistant Head of School are the most responsive, engaged and helpful. They are often in the classrooms helping out and make the school feel like a real community. I will be very sad when we are no longer at this school.

We have a great experience with Guidepost Wilton. The teachers are so patient and have thoughtfully made this a calm and inspiring place for my son to grow. The leaders are communicative and responsive. I would highly recommend.

Our little one has been going to Guidepost Monterssori at Verona (WI) for almost 3 years and we he loves it. We have had a great experience, the teachers are great and the education program is excellent. Highly recommended.

The facilities are modern and clean for children play. The guides really care for the children and are attentive to their needs. Good communication between the school and parents. Our two children leave school happy and in good spirits and are excited to return the next day. Gave 4 stars instead of 5 due to staffing issues (my 4 year old's class went months without a lead guide).

My son has been at Guidepost Montessori for over a year, and I truly love it. All the teachers are amazing, and I really appreciate the way they teach and care for my son.

My son started going to Montessori this year, and I could see a drastic change in him when he returned home. His conversation skills, reading, writing, and math skills are better than ever. I can only thank his teacher Mrs. Gloria for this amazing transformation. Also his spanish speaking ability has increased ten fold. A big thank you to Mrs. Gloria!!

Our son has been at Guidepost since his time in Nido (and is now in Children's House). He has loved each of his teachers who have approached lessons and guidance with care, attention, and thoughtfulness. They notice when he's ready to be challenged by something new and they help redirect when needed and in a gentle way. We're fortunate to have joined this community and can't wait to see how he grows further in Children's House in the next year+!