Guidepost MontessoriReviews of guidepostmontessori.com

We've been a part of this daycare in the early days of its creation in December 2022. Like many daycares, we've navigated staffing changes and challenges in staff retention. However, what sets this daycare apart is the marked improvement and enthusiasm from the current leadership. Under the guidance of the new leader, who has been with the center for just a few months, we've witnessed a positive shift in the overall atmosphere. Kate came from the Marlborough GP location and is incredibly motivated to improve the school, ensuring Montessori is at its core. It's evident that they are motivated to create a nurturing environment, and this commitment reflects in the improved experiences for the children. Despite the usual challenges that come with daycare settings, I feel at ease every day dropping off my son. The staff's investment in him and genuine affection for the children is reassuring. Moreover, the daycare goes above and beyond by organizing regular out-of-school events such as parent get-togethers and creative activities like playdough making. These events not only foster a sense of community but also provide additional opportunities for the children to learn and have fun. The facility itself is a testament to the daycare's commitment to excellence. The beautiful lighting, a diverse range of toys for the children, and an ongoing dedication to facility improvements make it clear that they prioritize creating a positive and stimulating environment for the kids. The positive changes under the new leadership, coupled with their genuine care for the children and current commitment to improvement, make it a place where we are confident our son is not just cared for but truly nurtured. We look forward to witnessing further growth and success for this daycare.

Director at the Green Hills location in Nashville, TN is extremely rude and condescending. The staff is not helpful and all has bad attitudes.

Parents: do not even consider this school as an option for your child. A teacher locked my 4 year old daughter in a bathroom while she was upset. She held the door shut and said "YOU CAN COME OUT WHEN YOU'RE DONE CRYING." The "school" did not tell us about this incident and attempted to cover it up. After 1 conversation with the head of school, the full story came out. It was abuse of a student, and it was admitted to by the school. Yet they still attempted to cover it up. Placing a student in seclusion is illegal in the state of Florida. But more importantly for you- a parent searching for a good school- it's explicitly against the Montessori principles that supposedly guide this expensive daycare. My oldest daughter was a student for 18 months, it started off well. Then her teacher quit. Then more teachers quit. Then even more teachers quit. She was left in a classroom with a revolving door of offensively under qualified "Assistant Guides". Calling them babysitters would be a compliment to them, but an insult to babysitters. It became clear that her initial good experience at Guidepost was not due to Guidepost- but due to Miss Gina- her original teacher. Guidepost does not exist to serve your children. It exists to make money. That's fine- as long as you are providing the product that you claim to. But Guidepost does not. They use the Montessori principles as marketing material. It's a bait and switch. A very expensive bait and switch. There were many other issues during our time at Guidepost, and for the sake of respecting your time I'll make a brief list. 1. During pickup there was a creepy guy circling the parking lot. I watched him do this 6 times, then circle back a further 2 more times. I notified the school and they laughed it off. I then called JSO. The man was a registered sex offender. When I presented that information to the school they laughed it off again. This is important because Guidepost is NOT a secure building. They put no effort into keeping the building, or your children, secure. They look for the cheap and easy way out of everything. Even after this incident they did not put any effort into creating a more secure environment* *When I say "not secure" I don't mean "not Fort Knox" I mean that the side doors are open, unlocked and flapping around all day. 2. The front door has a lock mechanism that unlocks via code. Any logical adult would think that this code should remain secure, and only be issued to parents or guardians for drop off or pick up. Not Guidepost. When they issue a new code they simply print out about 100 copies on small paper. They then place those codes in a basket outside the front door. The same front door that's unlocked via the code. It's so beyond mindless and completely renders the code useless as any person can come grab one, and enter your child's school as they please. 3. Another student broke my daughter's glasses. This is not an issue- kids will be kids and things break. The issue is that the school did not tell us. If you're checking out Guidepost you'll see that they pride themselves on "transparency of classroom" however this is another marketing lie designed to get your money. The school attempted to cover up the reason why my daughter came home with broken glasses, and once again did not follow their own policies nor live up to their own principals. 4. Guidepost is NOT an accreditied Montessori institution. A simple google search will uncover that Guidepost is using the term "Montessori" to market themselves. They have no relationship nor credentials from the American Montessori Society. On the surface that's fine, I don't really care about "Montessori" per se. However, it shows how deeply flawed and duplicitous this organization is. For the sake of your time I'll cut it right there and implore you to NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE. I'm a very patient and forgiving man- but I also have a line. Guidepost crossed that line. They are a hypocritical organization that does not care about the education or emotional well being of your children.

I am writing to express my profound dismay and utter disappointment regarding the race discrimination that I have experienced at Guidepost Montessori School in Hollywood, FL. It is with a heavy heart that I find myself compelled to address this matter, as it goes against the very principles of equality, respect, and inclusivity that any educational institution should uphold. It has become painfully evident that a culture of racial insensitivity and bias exists within the school’s environment. I have witnessed instances where students of diverse backgrounds have been subjected to unfair treatment and derogatory remarks solely based on their race. This behavior is not only unacceptable but deeply distressing, as it undermines the values that should form the foundation of any educational setting. As parents and caregivers, we entrust our children to Guidepost Montessori School in Hollywood FL with the expectation that they will receive a safe and nurturing environment that fosters their growth, both academically and emotionally. It is devastating to realize that the very institution we have placed our trust in has failed to provide this essential environment for all students, regardless of their race or ethnicity. Please understand that my frustration and disappointment stem from a genuine concern for the well-being and emotional development of all the students attending Guidepost Montessori School in Hollywood, FL.

Things started out well here but the high staff turnover led the center to essentially abandon the programming part way through the year. I feel like it has to be a culture/pay/systemic problem and the kids ultimately lose out the most.

If I could give a zero, I would. This is my personal and direct experience as a parent who sent their kid to this school. Most of these "5-star reviews" are parents who were encouraged to do so during a raffle. We were encouraged to write the "best" review. *RED FLAG* I am writing my personal review because a great deal of parents (like myself), rely on accurate social media reviews to chose a daycare or school for our children. Since my son started there June 2022, 2 head of schools left, 1 assistant head of school, 3 lead guides (1 later returned after trying to seek a nanny job) and 5 assistant guides (1 got terminated for physically and emotionally harming the children-which I will get into more detail because my son was one of 7 children affected). That is a total of 10 people in a year who have left (not including the person who returned). No consistency for our children. *RED FLAG* During the months of October 2022-March 2023, my son would cry during drop offs and pick ups. We didn't know why, we thought it was normal toddler behavior. We were then notified that our son by the current head of school at the time on 3/2023 that our son experienced abuse by an assistant guide who was first put on administrative leave then terminated a few days later after interviewing staff who corroborated the allegations. Specific examples of witnessed abuse against my son included this person intentionally tripping him when he was running outside, pulling him by his arm and pinning him down in his chair to sit by his shoulders. These were only the witnessed accounts. The current head of school told us that these concerns about abuse were told to prior head of school who left end of 2022 but nothing was followed up. Which breaks my heart as a parent to think all this abuse was ongoing without further investigation. *RED FLAG* We wanted to leave at that moment when they disclosed all the abuse information but the head of school insisted we stay to make things right since that employee was terminated. We agreed only under the contingency that if we saw any emotional distress in our son, we would be leaving the school. He was having serious behavioral issues/changes. He probably didn’t feel safe at that school so we left. I would never recommend this place. Another huge RED FLAG is when there are multiple violations posted on their front door for the public to view. Hope our feedback and experience help other families make an informed decision.

Its been a good experience. But with that being said if you want your child to come home and start arguing with you about rainbows send them to the school.

We made the decision to start our daughter in the Montessori Together program at a nearby Guidepost school when she was about 7 months. It's been great to watch her world expand as she meets other children, and as my wife and I connect with other families. The community of families has been great for us as new parents, and we feel well taken care of the attentive team at our daughter's school.