Guidepost Montessori at Prosperity

Great Montessori program. After attending for 2 months, Lucas was potty trained @ 26 months. He became very independent. His language skills skyrocketed(bi-lingual). His classroom guides are kind, passionate about Montessori teaching and great at communications. We appreciate everything the guides and the staff members do to run such a high quality Montessori program in the area.

I went to this school... k through 6th grade... I am now 30 years old... there were a lot of problems ... but I still loved it here... a less depressed child would have so much fun here... I had/ have issues and this environment might have not been the best place for me... but this place was full of love... and there were those teachers like Ms. Maria who really touched my heart.  A hyper active or anxious child may have problems in a Montessori setting... but it is still a beautiful way to learn and I partially became the person I am because of this place. It has a place in my heart. ❤

My daughter went through the screening process/observation period and was accepted. My husband and I explained our daughter came
From daycare (3 yrs old at the time). We had
spent close to 6 months observing  and learning about Montessori school, with the hopes of her being accepted through CMS lottery.

When that did not happen we explored Guidepost and decided to move forward with enrolling our daughter. She was enrolled for 3 weeks before we decided to withdraw her from this environment. If your child is not innately self-disciplined and calm, or have experience in a Montessori environment she/he will internalize they are “different” because I do not feel the staff/teachers are equipped, nor have the time to help children adapt and adjust in a way that makes them feel welcome and comfortable.

I do believe the teachers/staff tried and the communication was very clear, and I have a great deal of respect for her teacher at the time because her transparency and feedback was helpful, but this school did not meet our expectations. To be fair, there were children who seemed to be doing very well in the environment. Our daughter did learn great independence skills in this environment that we help to maintain currently.

Our daughter is now in a preschool program with high structure, a place where she can be her energetic self, she has access to technology (she loves it), they make smoothies and bake real cookies, and is constantly engaged through learning and tons of affection. She loves to sing, she loves imaginary play, etc. and that’s what she is used to, but Guidepost does not meet these needs. She feels she belongs and the reports from her new school are polar opposite from what she received in the three weeks at Guidepost, which reinforced the power of environment. She didn’t nap one time out of the three weeks at Guidepost, which signaled stress or discomfort to me because this has never been an issue. She has been napping/sleeping comfortably at her new school since her second day and she has been there a little over one month. A big part of this is because all of the children go down for rest at the same time at her current school. At Guidepost, the smaller children have to rest quietly on their cots but the older children can still work.  I did know this entering Guidepost, but did not know it would be such a challenge for her. All this to say, Montessori is a good fit for some, but not for all.

In the end, I am glad for the experience because my husband and I were able to learn a bit more about what our daughter needs in an environment in order to thrive (and in her own unique way). I only hope that Guidepost develops a better observation/screening process for enrollment and learn to better cultivate a more inclusive environment for all children from various educational backgrounds. Some sort of acclimation/transition process could be helpful for all involved.

Great Montessori School! My two daughters love coming to Guidepost and a lot has to do with the amazing group of teachers. The guides (how they call them) are passionate educators that respect children and help them thrive. My youngest daughter recently transitioned from Children’s House to Elementary, we believe that the strong foundation she acquired during her Montessori preschool years have helped her develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime. We are very thankful to Guidepost at Prosperity, being part of this community has been a wonderful experience for our entire family.

Our daughter has been here several weeks now and I have established a level of trust and confidence in this school that has certainly exceeded my expectations.  I think the guide/lead teacher and other staff are doing an amazing job and we have seen increased independence and growth in just 3 days a week!  I was somewhat dissuaded by prior reviews but have been extremely impressed with the communication and our experience.  The bilingual and Spanish immersion classes are a plus!  Love the app where we can track her progress!!

Huuuu... I hate to do this because for the most part, the teachers are generally pretty nice; but in terms of programming... let&#39;s just say that my kids were behind when I moved them to new schools. The Breakdown: Learning: so during the pandemic... well even before the pandemic when my oldest attended you couldn&#39;t just roll up in the class to observe. From what I was able to observe through ZOOM on Wednesday&#39;s when my youngest attended, I don&#39;t like the &#34;learning&#34; that&#39;s taking place. My 2.5 yo is roaming around the class from table to table where they have different activities they can engage in on their own. While I appreciate the school allowing my child to gravitate to things she enjoys; I&#39;m not sure she&#39;s learning anything. In fact, I&#39;m quite sure she&#39;s not prepared for what&#39;s to come at her new school, which she will be attending at the time I post this review. Because this class is from 18 mo to 3 (too far of a gap), from what I viewed each Wednesday, the teacher(s) spend a lot of time correcting behavior, guiding, etc the younger kids. The older kids (mine and any other 2ish to 3 yo are left to just.... &#34;play&#34;. Yes, this is a part of learning, and at this age kids should have fun; but my child was learning phonics at 1ish and this school does not foster this type of learning at such a young age. Needless to say, my child wasn&#39;t prepared for her new school, where the 3 yo are already writing and starting to read. Lunch/Snack: EVERY. SINGLE. TIME I picked my kid up (she attended half the day), her lunch bag was in disarray. I mean containers were half opened, so any leftover food was spilling out into the bag. The bottom of the bag is all sticky and nasty. Sigh. Teachers: My daughter really loved her teacher Ms. Francy. I can at least say that about the teachers my girls had when they attended here. Mrs. Fre was also really nice and caring and Ms. Courtney was very helpful and forthcoming with tips,  especially while my child was struggling with bowel movements for a long time. We finally got that under control. They were all very sweet and even gave her the cutest going away gifts. I really appreciate that. Montessori Approach: While the school does work with you when it comes to potty training, independence, etc... it&#39;s just not enough for me to love this school like I used to. Only now was I able to actually &#34;see&#34; inside a classroom and now realize that and truly understand that the Montessori approach just doesn&#39;t work for us. I understand the philosophy and the approach and can appreciate some aspects of this; however, even after speaking to a few parents that have their kids still attending after my oldest has already left, feel like they are ready to move on as well. I can say Montessori gets you to a certain point when your child is very young, I&#39;d say infant to 2 yo. After that, if you&#39;re into safety, independence, cleanliness, discovery phase; this is school is definitely for your child. If you want more in terms of education; you may want to check out other schools. It&#39;ll be a difficult process; however, it&#39;s worth it if you believe your child is a little more advanced, like my youngest is. Also, research just doesn&#39;t really support how well kids in Montessori do later on in life. I had to scour the web to find some info on how well they do if kids transfer out of Montessori schools, how well they do on tests, etc. I have my own beliefs on the positives of this approach for kids; however, it&#39;s just not enough to keep me there... especially for how much I&#39;m paying. I feel like I&#39;d need to do way more work at home. Turnover/Communication: Lastly, the administration and teachers have changed so much. Although the communication hasn&#39;t. In my 2019 review I commented on the communication and it hasn&#39;t changed. Towards the end of removing my child from the school, I made sure I gave ample notice... more than a month to ensure I understood not necessarily the written policy, but any changes that may be in place b/c of COVID. This turned out well after some back and forth with the school; however, it could have all been avoided if ALL of my questions (only 2) were addressed in the written communication I sent to the director. I won&#39;t go into details; but this is why I also tell everyone, when it comes to money or anything else you value... get it in writing. I see much hasn&#39;t changed when it comes to communication. All in all... this school is expensive still but great for up to 2 yo. After that, you&#39;re better off seeking an alternative if you&#39;re child is already into reading/writing.

A very homey environment where children thrive. And don&#39;t want to go back home after school ends!!!! My eldest has been going there for 3 years and he loves it. Staff is very nice and so are teachers!!! We love this place.

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