Guidepost Montessori at Palo Alto

Our son has been attending the Children's House since September 2019, and we're consistently impressed with the school. From the Head of School to the staff and the students, Guidepost is a genuinely enjoyable place to drop-off and pick-up our son every day. The environment is quietly cheerful, allowing space for students to explore their work and curiosity without distractions. The teachers/guides for the Children's House are the perfect balance of compassionate and firm with the kids, holding age-appropriate expectations for the children while inspiring them to learn.

Our son is three—which comes with its hurdles—and the Guides have been extremely communicative with us in understanding our values and navigating the best path forward. With their solutions and careful guidance, they've helped nurture our son's best self. He had attended another local Montessori school the previous year, where this wasn't the case, and it led to much more physical expression of his negative feelings at school and home.

There's careful consideration in all they do, from the attentiveness to students, the families, the school environment, and beyond! Our family couldn't be happier with Guidepost.

We found this place after our 3 yr olds daycare closed indefinitely due to covid. I was apprehensive about sending my kid to a school we had never toured in person but it seemed like a good school. Our child is ahead of her age and her previous daycare while great was unable to challenge her mentally and it was becoming very clear with her behavioral issues due to boredom. So I did a ton of research and looked for something that would suit our child&#39;s abilities and challenge her.  The headmaster answered my questions with an understanding I had not seen in several other preschools I considered. It was one of the best decisions we ever made! Our child LOVES this school. Our kid adapted straight away! He behavior issues also disappeared once she started being properly challenged! The teachers are attentive and patient, they really get to know your child and their individual needs and personalities. They are very transparent and honest about everything that is going on and take proper precautions. They have virtual events to make sure parents are involved and aware of what their kids are doing at school. Our kid loves school so much she sometimes gets  upset when she cant go to school on the weekends! This never happened at our old childcare center. I am so glad we found Guidepost and we will be sending our toddler there when he ages in. It is worth every penny we have spent on it.

During COVID shelter in place our regular daycare closed. We found Guidepost on accident and are so happy we did! We are both healthcare workers and needed reliable care for our 21 month toddler. The head of school, Carolyn, has been wonderful! She is very quick to respond, attentive towards the children and delightful to be around. The other teachers have also been great. Our daughter is happy to go to &#34;school&#34; every day and is thriving in the Montessori environment. We can not say enough good and are very thankful for the care!

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