Guidepost Montessori at Lake Norman
Guidepost Montessori develops a fundamental love of learning and equips each child with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to reach their highest potential as they grow into independent adults.
Phone: 704-885-5080
Email: lakenorman@guidepostmontessori.com
Programs For:
Nido (10 weeks to 16 months)
Toddler (16 months to 3 years)
Children's House (3 years to 6 years)
Spanish Immersion Offered
Guidepost Montessori in Lake Norman is one of the most trusted Montessori schools in Huntersville, North Carolina. Indoors, rooms are spacious, bright, and light-filled, creating a warm and calm space for children to work.
Situated right in the heart of the Huntersville residential area in the Mecklenburg County, Huntersville is one of the safest and best places to live in NC. Surrounded by open fields and the beautiful lakefront we are walking distance away from the local Birkdale communal park.
We pride ourselves on offering a nature oriented approach to our programs, providing students with ample time outdoors to explore their creative needs and ideas.
Our school is conveniently located off Highway 73 and Norman View Lane.
Explore Our Programs
What are the Montessori equivalent names for daycare, preschool, and kindergarten? Daycare corresponds to our Nido program, preschool years correspond to our Toddler program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our Children's House program. Click each image below to read a program overview and discover what your child will learn when they join our school.
Spanish Immersion Options
Children under the age of six absorb language effortlessly, which is why we are pleased to offer bilingual environments.
We offer-
- Bi-lingual program in Nido
- Spanish Immersion program in Toddler and Childrens's House
In our Spanish Immersion program, children learn both Spanish and English literacy skills, however, the prevailing language spoken throughout the day is Spanish. The overall emphasis on Spanish rapidly increases fluency, as children feel naturally compelled to communicate with their Spanish-speaking guides. Learn more about our Spanish Immersion program here.
Changing the world, one student at a time
We are a school where children find the joy in learning — and thus make it possible for them to continue learning for the rest of their lives.
To think mathematically.
To solve problems.
To create things.
To encounter great literature that inspires their character development.
To build themselves as capable, efficacious beings.
To place themselves in history and in society.
To spark meaningful friendships and deep personal values that last a lifetime.
Our goal at Guidepost Montessori is to serve each individual child, to help them realize their limitless potential, and the opportunities they will have to create real and lasting change throughout their lifetime.
Hear from our Lake Norman Families
Our 2 and 4-year-old kids attend Guidepost Montessori 5 days a week, and we are very pleased with the professionalism, care, daily updates shared on their progress and overall good feeling that we get when we drop off and pick them up each day. Highly recommend the school!
"We LOVE this school"
Our daughter has been in the Nido room since 3 months old and is now in the Spanish immersion toddler room. We LOVE this school and cannot say enough about how wonderful the teachers are! Our daughter is not even two, and she is learning so much! I am constantly amazed each day as I am seeing her language development and her growing independence - dressing herself, putting on her own shoes, cleaning up after herself, and so much more. They have done a wonderful job of taking precautions during COVID, while continuing to provide incredible educational opportunities.
"The best decision we have made"
Enrolling our daughter at Guidepost has been THE BEST decision we have made. We were nervous because she is so young and due to COVID, hadn't been around many other children or had any experience in a school environment but the administrators and guides at Guidepost were welcoming, patient, helpful and kind. After only 3 weeks, our daughter LOVES school and can't wait to go each morning. And we see her developing new skills in front of our eyes. We could not be happier with our experience at Guidepost!
Stay connected to your child's learning
Thanks to our app Transparent Classroom, you get a window into your child’s experience of school daily.
Your child’s Lead Guide will share what your child is learning and what their real-time assessments are - this way you can very closely follow your child’s development throughout the day, months, and years you stay within the Guidepost network. If you transfer from one of our locations to the next, your child’s progress and continuity will be tracked in the app and readily accessible. Read more about Transparent Classroom here.
In this app you will see important notes and milestones such as:
- Daily toileting, eating (bottle feeding for infants), and sleeping habits
- Curriculum introduction, progress, and completion
- End of day summary of all activities
- Notes such as bringing in more diapers or a new set of clothes
- Reminders for upcoming classroom events like birthdays, holidays, or special occasions
Interested in becoming a room parent? Let your child's Lead guide know!
Start your journey with us
Look Inside Our Classrooms
Interactive Tour
Campus Highlights
Here's a glimpse of the various activities happening at our campus
Extra Curriculars
Our campus hosts a bunch of super fun and creative extra curricular activities such as-
- Art
- Soccer
- Sports
- Music and cheer
Full Size Gym
Our campus boasts of a full size gym with age appropriate equipments for children to play with and explore.
It allows for them to gain advanced fine motor skills, practice independence in ways that challenges them and contribute to their overall physical and emotional development.
Other Campus Benefits
- Natural wooden play set - Our children love to spend their time in our absolutely gorgeous outdoor play area. And we pride ourselves on offering a nature oriented approach to our programs, providing students with ample time outdoors to explore their creative needs and ideas.
- Extended Day- We offer a full curriculum during our extended day period including evening snack. Children love to explore our extended day shelves that encourage them to discover and hone their creative side.
What sets us apart from traditional schools
As the largest network of Montessori schools in the U.S., Guidepost Montessori is recognized for its outstanding academic standards, its steadfast commitment to Montessori education, and its deep respect for the potential in every child. At Guidepost, it is our mission to empower and equip your child with the knowledge, confidence and agency needed to reach their highest potential.
Education for life
Our education provides the freedom and guidance needed to construct a sense of self and purpose through joyful, meaningful work. We support your child in all areas of their development – social, emotional, physical, academic, and beyond.
Deeply individualized learning
Lessons are carefully structured and designed to appeal to each student's level of development and needs. Our proprietary curriculum gives students increasing responsibility over their learning as they grow.
Dedicated teachers supported by industry experts
Our programming has been designed by leading education experts, and is implemented by passionate, qualified teachers. All of our Lead Guides are required to be AMI, AMS, or PMI Montessori certified and receive ongoing training and professional development.
Carefully prepared environment
At the heart of our school is our belief that children thrive when given freedom and responsibility in environments prepared for them. Guidepost Montessori classrooms are light, airy, calming, aesthetically beautiful spaces. Each material is carefully chosen and carefully displayed — to inspire and entice your child to explore.
Year-round programming
We think the education of our students is stronger when we can serve the whole family, which is why we are committed to very few closures throughout the school year, and offer extended day options for families.
Continuity and mobility
Our schools offer a continuing Montessori education for children as young as 10 weeks through to 18 years old. With a growing network of 100+ schools across the U.S., China and Europe - combined with our virtual and homeschool options - we can support continuity and consistency in your child's education to meet your family's changing needs.
Giving your child the keys to life
Guidepost Montessori offers a unique and holistic approach to education for children of all ages with over 120 brick & mortar schools, virtual and homeschool, and Spanish and Mandarin language immersion options.
Our curriculum fosters independence, creativity, and a love of learning. Book a school tour today and take the first step in giving your child the gift of a Montessori education.
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