Guidepost Montessori - Palm Beach Gardens Arvostelua 10

We’ve been at Guidepost for 3.5 years, and I wanted to leave an honest review for families considering the school. Our experience has had both positives and challenges over the years. Too many to fit in a post so I'll try to give the highlights.

There have definitely been growing pains with the company, a lot of changes, and periods where it felt like the school struggled to maintain the strong sense of community and small calm classrooms we originally saw when we toured. The larger class sizes can make individualized attention difficult and classes can be chaotic at times, and the staff turnover over the years meant there was never a lead guide with my son long enough to truly know him year after year. I do feel that negatively impacted parts of his learning experience and our experience overall.

That said, the women who are there every day truly care about these children. The long term staff members are deeply loved by the families, and I absolutely believe they love and care for the kids in return. My son’s current lead guide has worked very hard to learn who he is as a learner and person, communicate regularly with us, and partner with us to help keep him on track in kindergarten. That relationship has meant a lot to our family. The assistant guide has been there almost as long as my son, and he calls her his school grandma, they very much have a bond.

One of the main reasons we chose the school was the Spanish immersion program, which felt especially important living in South Florida. My son is not fluent after 3.5 years, but he understands his teachers well and, this year, has finally started responding to them in full Spanish sentences, which has been wonderful to see. We are not spanish speakers at home so this was a very big plus to find a full immersion daycare, which weirdly is not easy to find around here.

I’m grateful for Guidepost. Our experience was not exactly what we expected when we first enrolled, but my son has been safe, cared for, loved, and he has learned a great deal as have I. As working parents without additional childcare support, the reliability of the school, the long hours, and the consistent availability, especially during summers and school breaks, has been incredibly important for our family. This is one of several reasons we decided to stay for the kindergarten year vs switching to a different school, and I do think that was the right choice.

The new leadership also seems to be making a real effort to rebuild community through events and better communication, and I appreciate seeing that effort. I do believe this will continue to improve.

At the end of the day, while it may not have been the elite Montessori experience we originally signed up for, it has been a safe, clean, reliable place filled with caring people that offers spanish immersion. And ultimately, that is exactly where I want my child to be. For that reason, I’m giving 5 stars and would recommend this location if you are looking for care for your child.

Best preschool in the area! I sent both of my boys here and wish we could stay forever. Teachers and admin are incredibly loving

I truly have loved bringing our children to the campus and seeing how much they have grown this year! Our oldest has begun working with math concepts at 4 years old and has blossoming friendships! We can see the guidance from his lead guide and how she really connects with him to help him not only academically but socially too.

Our youngest is also thriving so much in Spanish immersion! We were nervous for his transition from the infant room to toddlers but both of his guides supported him so much. We also really enjoy seeing the pictures about the activities our son is engaging in the afternoons.

The school events have been a really great opportunity to connect with parents and the staff. It really brings the sense of community to our school. Leadership has been welcoming with everything from our tour to how to potty train.

Cannot recommend this campus enough!

While the school initially made a wonderful impression and has a beautiful environment, there have been some concerning changes over time. Classroom sizes have increased to their maximum capacity, and there is very frequent teacher turnover. Some lead and assistant teachers are still in the process of completing their Montessori credentials while actively teaching, which raises questions about consistency in the classroom experience.

Additionally, communication from leadership has become less transparent. Changes are often explained only as “staff changes,” without providing meaningful context about the reasons behind turnover or why classrooms are being combined. This lack of clarity makes it difficult to feel fully confident in the school’s direction.

I truly appreciated the strong leadership and positive experience at the beginning, which makes it especially disappointing to see how things have evolved. Unfortunately, it has not turned out to be the experience I had hoped for.

My toddler son started at Guidepost Montessori over a year ago when he was 18months and he loves going there everyday! The campus is beautiful, well kept, clean and spacious and beautifully laid out with thoughtful Montessori lessons. His teachers are kind, loving and caring. I feel comfortable leaving him in their care each day and have peace of mind knowing he is well taken care of. I see such a difference in him already with the Montessori methods they use. He is becoming a little independent toddler, loves cleaning up after himself and already knows his numbers in Spanish (he is in the Spanish Immersion program which I love about the school as well). I have visited other schools and honestly this school was the best option out of all.

We feel incredibly grateful to Ms. Jessy and the wonderful team of guides at Guidepost Montessori Palm Beach. What makes Ms. Jessy so special is that beyond her strong Montessori experience, she genuinely cares about building meaningful connections with each of her students and their families. You can truly feel how much she loves what she does.

Both of our children had the opportunity to learn and grow in her class, and her kindness, nurturing nature, and deep care for every child truly stand out. Thanks to the thoughtful activities she and her team plan each day, our toddler daughter has made wonderful progress in her gross motor skills.

We also greatly appreciate how the school creates many opportunities for families to connect, fostering a strong and welcoming sense of community.

Our daughter has been in the Spanish Immersion Program at Guidepost since last November, and we’re amazed by how quickly she has picked up new words and skills. It’s wonderful to see her confidently say “gracias,” ask to wash her hands before lunch, and help tidy up. Ms. Delfina and Ms. Erika are incredible guides who truly embody the Montessori philosophy. The leadership team is also fantastic, with clear communication and great support for families. We’re so grateful for this school!

I have a daughter attending this school, she has learned a lot of things in such a short period of time. Very impressive 10/10 recommend for your kids

We started at this campus in the fall and have truly enjoyed our sons' transitions. Our youngest began in the Nido room and has grown into a social, happy toddler thanks to the nurturing environment. Our oldest is in the Children's House program, and we deeply appreciate the emotional and academic support from his teachers. We're so grateful to be part of this wonderful community.
Also, we value the Spanish immersion program. The lead teachers there have supported such growth in our children's Spanish vocabulary which means a lot to our family.

Absolutely love this school! Has been wonderful for our son! Thank you to all his amazing guides! Ms Stephanie, Ms Zoe, Ms Kelly and Ms Sydney! He loves school!