Guidepost Montessori - Downers Grove Avis 4

We have been at Guidepost for almost three years now, which seems insane to say. We toured originally because we wanted Montessori curriculum and the new location in Downers Grove is only a few blocks from our house. We hit the jackpot!

I'm home during the day but since my son is our last of four (and the others are in elementary school all day), we wanted to give him some time around kids his own age and I wanted a break a few times a week for a few hours. This community has given us so much more than I had even anticipated. Theme days, soccer after school, school parties....Guidepost does a great job of building a special community.

My relationship with the teachers and assistants is more than I could ask for. Sarah, the Head of School, is always available and on top of things in a way that's clear and productive. Everyone is always cheerful and supportive..and my son walks in with confidence because he feels accepted. There is a great balance between structure and flexibility. I'm always impressed with the way they keep the building feeling both comfortable and yet, clean and functional.

Having our son at Guidepost has been amazing for our family. He's developmentally in a great spot and I really think that Guidepost is setting us up for a really smooth transition to Kindergarten, when it's time.

We have been with Guidepost for over a year, and were previously at another wonderful but play based daycare a little further away. I was very hesitant to switch my son even though this was the center we selected while I was pregnant with my son. I was hesitant to transition him after he was used to another school/ teacher etc. There was a waitlist and I can understand why! After transferring here, he did cry a little bit - it was harder on me than on him but only for a small handful of days. Very quickly, we fell in love with this school. I truly cannot say enough good things about our experience.

The communication is exceptional. From the teachers to the directors, everyone is accessible and responsive. As a parent, that peace of mind matters more than anything. I never feel out of the loop, and I always know I can reach someone if I have a question or concern. It's small enough that you get to know all of the staff and that also matters SO much to me as a parent.

The environment feels warm, safe, and structured. The facility is clean and well-maintained, and it’s clear that the staff genuinely care about the children. Even though we’re one of many families, we never feel like “just another number.” There is a real sense of community in the building.

Most importantly, the developmental growth we’ve seen in our son has been incredible. His confidence, communication skills, and social development have grown so much since starting here. He truly loves going to school each day, and that says everything.

If you’re a parent looking for a childcare and education where your child will be cared for, supported, and genuinely known — this is a wonderful place to consider.

We’ve been a Guidepost family for over two years, with children in programs ranging from Nido through Children’s House, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. The quality of care and learning is exceptional. Every guide and staff member knows every child in the building and has a genuine connection with them. Our kids feel truly loved and safe in this environment, and as a parent, I can’t ask for anything more from the place where they spend the majority of their week.

There is a strong sense of community among the families, and the current leadership team has done an excellent job communicating with parents and creating meaningful opportunities for connection through family events and special activities. We’ve seen tremendous growth in our children, both socially and academically, and feel confident that they will graduate Guidepost fully prepared for kindergarten.

Guidepost Mont. - Downers has been very good to me and my family for over a year now. All of the teachers and staff are friendly and create a true bond with the kids, the classrooms are well kept, and most importantly my kids love going every day.