Our children (ages 3 & 4) have been at Guidepost at Alicia since they were each 2 years old. I am a stay at home mom, so the best choice for us is their 1/2 day program.

After visiting over 10 options, I finally discovered Guidepost Montessori of Chantilly, which exceeded my expectations. While every other school seemed great, I always felt something was missing. But at Guidepost, I found a sense of family and community that put my mind at ease. The staff and leadership are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where my son, Lucas, can thrive. I'm impressed by the emphasis on education and wellbeing, and I'm confident that my child's development is their top priority.

As an immigrant and non-native English speaker, it was crucial for me to find a welcoming environment where my son could continue to develop his Spanish skills. Guidepost has exceeded my expectations in this regard, and I'm grateful to see my son flourishing in a bilingual setting. I highly recommend Guidepost Montessori of Chantilly to any parent seeking a safe, loving, and education-focused community for their child. I would recommend it with my eyes closed!

Our son has been in the Spanish Immersion program since May 2022 (when he was 2.5), and we have been so impressed with how much he has learned during his time there.

In the Toddler room, he started to develop life skills, such as dressing himself, cleaning up his surroundings, treating others with respect. The classrooms are beautiful and PEACEFUL--a trick that the teachers manage that I continue to be astounded by.

In Children's House (starting age 3), the environment is academic, rigorous, and nurturing. There is an emphasis on skills like literacy and numeracy, which we weren't necessarily prioritizing but have come to appreciate. It's extremely fulfilling to see how quickly he has picked up reading, basic writing, and even geography. Beyond this, he is a fluent Spanish speaker even though we don't speak Spanish at home.

It is also extremely helpful that the hours provide a lot of daycare-like coverage. Unlike traditional schools, Guidepost is open almost every day, and they open early and end late. This is important to us, as we would likely not be able to attend Guidepost if it weren't also a childcare solution.

Administration and teachers at Guidepost are also top notch. Whenever there is an issue, which is inevitable, they have been proactive with communications and quick to address the issues.
Sending our son to Guidepost is not cheap, but it is a worthwhile investment in his education and formative life skills.