Guidepost Montessori KP is truly an exceptional center! As soon as you enter, you immediately feel…read morethe warmth of the staff, the comfort of the beautiful, sun lit environment, and the joy of the children. If you're looking for a school that's "not just daycare," please, look no further! The team works relentlessly to meet the needs of families, those who are invested in their child's education and passionate about the Montessori approach to learning. Tours are offered daily and all throughout the day to accommodate working parents. I urge you to schedule your tour today!

We enrolled our daughter in the Nido classroom (infant) at Guidepost Kendall Park at the tender age…read moreof 4 months. As first time parents, we were extremely nervous to put our infant in daycare. We were new to the area and selected the school because it was within a 13 min drive to our home. We had no idea what to expect and just prayed that everything would work out. From day 1, we were struck by the remarkable level of care and attention provided by the teachers, known as "guides." These guides have shaped our daughter's early life with their boundless patience (with us), kindness, and genuine devotion to each child's unique development -- (Shout out to Ms. Vijaya, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Manisha, Ms. Fozia). Along with all the extensive training they go through, most of the guides are parents to young children themselves. They were able to help us navigate being first time parents and what to expect with our daughter's milestones, etc. During pickup, they would say, "Charlotte looks like she is ready to start walking in the next week or so" and like clockwork, she started walking. I would have never known the signs of readiness without the help of the knowledgeable guides.  The transparency and responsiveness of the administrators, Dr. Ali (Head of School) and Ms. Stephanie (Assistant Head of School) has been a constant source of reassurance for us. Dr. Ali and Ms. Stephanie know everyone's name (parents included) and the goingabouts in each classroom. We also regularly see them playing with the children because they genuinely care about the students.  As for the "montessori philosophy," I just thought it was another gimmick. But I was wrong! Our daughter's time at Guidepost Kendall Park has been marked by independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. Each day she comes home having learned a new skill (e.g., completing complex puzzles, drinking out of a tiny cup on her own, knowing how to put her toys away, doing the hand motions to "the itzy bitzy spider," etc.). I know she did not learn that stuff from us and I believe that not all daycares have the structure in place that enables children to learn these skills. To sum it up, Guidepost Kendall Park has given our daughter the best possible start in life, and for that, we're immensely grateful. Unfortunately, we are moving out of state and have to leave Guidepost Kendall Park at the end of the month. We will be transferring to another Guidepost school (which Dr. Ali and Ms. Stephanie helped facilitate). We can only hope the new school will be as great as the Kendall Park school.

This place is awesome ? The positive changes I've seen in my son since attending this school for…read moreonly a short time is really something amazing. The teachers spend so much quality time with the kids and It shows . They learn academics but also they learn life skills and practice kindness and respect. They are so accommodating and make the school feel like a second home. I am so happy I found them and highly recommend them to anyone looking for peace of mind as well as great teachers and a safe and happy experience

Excellent program that prepared all three of our daughters for kindergarten! Wonderful, dedicated…read moreand loving staff'

My daughters both attended the toddler and primary programs here. Want a great nurturing…read moreenvironment with such authentic teachers. We especially loved Mika! Many of the teachers have been there for decades and are committed to the children. All of her kids have attended the school and she is what sold us on this place and we were not disappointed. I know other parents who travel a far distance just to come to this school. Highly recommend!

Having taught generations who could not learn biomechanics because they had never used real tools,…read moreI came to realize the value of Montessori education. Having watched my grandchildren develop independent learning skills such as setting goals, how to start and enjoy working on a project for the pride of completion, I came to realize that "motivation" is learned. Having seen how very different students with different abilities can together thrive to their individual potential while feeling good about themselves, I came to appreciate Childtown's excellent and experienced teachers. This type of education is not for every child, but it is for those who are destined for something other than warming a chair in front of a screen.

Just like in our corporate world, HR protects the employer and employees. The same applies to this…read moreschool. The school admin wasn't interested in fixing the setbacks experienced by parents ( plural because I had happened to speak with many more former parents about their bad experiences). Still, they weren't willing to speak up because they were hoping for a better review from the school as the kids went to private. My son's teacher was obnoxious; she had no respect for anyone. She applauded kids who were socially outranking each other and didnt appreciate the introverts or slow speakers. As a bilingual family, we were frowned upon, and our son's personality was constantly pushed around as a delay or blaming it because we were bilingual. Our interactions with the school during the parent meetings were dry. There was zero compassion and interest in your child's attitude. Extremely short days and holidays took a significant toll on us because we never felt our kid had a constant school day to settle, make friends, or learn anything. The Montessori concept is working in silo for most hours of the day; I noticed my son would pick the wrong items to match or do something terrible that wouldn't get corrected because Montessori meant independence. I witnessed this when I was there for Mother's Day. My heart is sad and angry at the same time as I type this, but I am thrilled that my eyes and brain worked at the right time before we made a mess with our son's life. He is so happy at his new school.

MCHVF is a phenomenal school located on the grounds of beautiful Valley Forge Park. My son has…read moreabsolutely loved his time there and cannot wait to attend each day. The teachers are incredibly experienced and provide a nurturing environment to enable each child to develop. I would highly recommend MCHVF to any family!

My child was bullied continuously and blamed because they were too sensitive and emotional. The…read moreadmin chose to do nothing. The toddler program is exceptional but once you get to primary, and beyond, it gets worse and worse. Most of us with issues just cut and run and want to forget this school. The school pays a lot more attention to the parents who donate and have multiple children and if you're a doctor or "known" person in the area. The school does a bad job with transparency ie teachers leaving and then you're stuck not being able to make the best decision for your child. The primary teacher was trying really hard to sell the third year and we stayed then they really sold Junior 1 and we stayed. Wish we had left earlier.

Montessori is dedication to purpose , creation, creativity, expression and yes, routine and…read morediscipline. You may perceive Montessori as lax but in reality it's non rigid structure with super attentive teachers providing far more comfort and opportunities for a child to learn. We have only had great experiences with the staff, teachers and community for two years now and their commitment to their program and emphasis on communication and feedback is intangible. They also work very hard to keep your schedule consistent for you while caring for your child. PS tracking each action and sending updates & pictures via an app, very nice.

We have just been the town for three months, our three year old boy is already used to the new…read moreplace. He is happy to go to school every time I asked him. For me, flexible schedule, friendly environment and good to know that you will save time and energy to prepare lunch.

Great experience!! Needed only for a few days, but they were very flexible/ proactive, and my…read morechildren had a great time!! Will definitively go back!

Finished my CNA class. Great experience, knowledgeable instructor. Already received 3 job offersread more

They are looking for students like crazy, keeping text me, I called at least 3 time to ask remove…read moremy name on from their list, no one listened, and I blocked their phone number, then they changed different number keep doing same thing. Anyone think this kind education institution will lead succeed?