Guidepost Montessori at Columbus Square

Reviews

Guidepost Columbus Square Montessori is, in my opinion, one of the best educations you could give your preschooler! Not only is it a fully rounded extremely well crafted, 100+ year foundation, but it is also fun and stimulating for families. Let’s breakdown why. First, it’s about the heads of the school, Emily and Disha, they’ve worked so hard to creat an environment of love, caring and attentiveness for the teachers and students to work within. Their attention to detail is outstanding, and their constant communication with each and every family is above and beyond. Next, it’s about the teachers, ALL of them are high level educators well versed in the methodology behind Montessori and Guidepost is the most original practice you’ll find. We get weekly updates about not only the individual progress our child is achieving, but we also get classroom information and pictures. And to top that off, I have daily conversations with them at drop off, so I feel more supported on this journey, and trust me, as a mom, that’s priceless! Now for the facility—- WOW OH WOW this place is STUNNING. Bright sunny SPACIOUS classrooms complete with a rooftop terrace and garden and basement that is extraordinary, library, play space, huge mat for classes and kids kitchen and arts and crafts section! It’s brand new, they’ve truly built this space to be the ultimate happy place for our children. If you’re considering this school for your child, know that you have chosen the very BEST!

We have been part of Guidepost Montessori since 2020. We joined during the height of COVID, and witnessed a skilled staff and administration help children (and parents) navigate a tumultuous time. Since we joined, this school has been nothing short of exceptional. The staff, the facilities, and the administration. My children were a part of the Toddler and Children's classroom. Each one of our teachers has been a kind and nurturing educator. The facilities are clean and new. I highly recommend a tour to see for yourself. There is an outdoor terrace, as well as an enormous open space indoors for rainy or colder days. Logistics are extremely smooth for parents. They have a user-friendly website/mobile app to simplify drop-offs, and also provides pictures or other updates throughout your child's day. This includes all the Montessori "work" that your child will be exposed to over the year. You can see a description of each work, its purpose, and the progress the child makes as they master each activity. The school has an excellent coverage model, which is rare in New York City. They are open until 6pm daily, and are closed just a few holidays over the calendar year. Disha, the Head of School, is in tune with each and every child. It is truly an amazing place. Highly recommend!

My child started go to Guidepost Columbus at 18 month. We were debating nanny or daycare for a while. We are so happy that we made the right choice by choosing this school. The facility is clean and beautiful, the guides are warm and knowledgable. Receiving my child's photos and update is also the highlight of our day! We highly recommend the school for any family looking for a quality 1st school experience for your child.

Our daughter has been at Guidepost Montessori Columbus Square location since they first opened their doors in January 2019. We loved Guidepost from the beginning.

We searched many other nursery/preschools prior and always felt there was something missing either in the warmth, care, and/or transparency of the school. With Guidepost, our daughter, then 2yrs old, toured the school with us and instantly started playing with all the puzzles and was just fully engaged. We knew from then that this was the place for us since our daughter is usually very shy and takes time to warm up to new spaces and people.

Each classroom is large themselves with large windows that pours in sunlight with street views, making the space airy and bright. All the guides, Head of School, and Asst Head made us feel involved and always comfortable to ask questions or have an open discussion about anything. As soon as our second daughter turned 2yrs old in 2021, we enrolled her too without question. We've made many parent friends within our class and throughout the school. The community of parents are down to Earth and the children are so playful and loving. Both of our daughters (the eldest mostly) are now fluent in Mandarin (we do not speak Mandarin at home), are very independent, social, and learning to find their voice- which is heavily nurtured.

One of the best perks of the school is the all inclusive program.  It covers the regular school hours (8:45AM-3:30PM-with option of early drop off at 8AM), extended care until 6PM, parent portal with weekly pictures and progress notes, option for Mandarin immersion, and all the extracurricular activities. It's amazing! We truly love the school and have had such a great experience.

Guidepost Montessori at Columbus Square is excellent, with very supportive staff and teachers who immediately solve any problems. They are always happy to help.
My 4 yo child attends this school and he loves it. Coursework is challenging enough to challenge advanced kids, and the teachers are compassionate enough to help those who are still learning. The staff works hard to ensure that the students feel seen and cared for. Academics and social emotional learning go hand in hand.
Guidepost Montessori at Columbus Square is a great choice for parents who are considering enrolling their child.

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