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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.

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.