Love this school! Friendly, adorable, and offers really great programs with out any…read morepretentiousness. They even offer Yoga enrichment classes, which sounds really pretentious as I type it, but believe this....3 year olds attempting yoga is ADORABLES. I really love the staff as well - I feel completely spoiled by all the good people working at WSCA. They also started offering extended day options for houses with two working parents...because it's a little known fact that not all Naperville mothers stay at home playing Bunco in their lululemon outfits all day. Some of us suckers have to work! I think there are like 12-15 of us, so.....we'd like a little recognition. :(

We LOVE WSCA. All three of my daughters have gone there - my third is currently enrolled. The…read moreeducation is what you'd expect for three year olds (identifying and writing letters, counting, patterning, painting, etc.) but what I love most is that it really helps your child develop a love of school because while it is very academic, it is also very nurturing. In addition to classroom time, the kids alternate between music and motor movement so it really prepares your child for an elementary school day where they leave the classroom for specials. We are on our sixth teacher there and they are all great but Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Gorkis and Mrs. Miller are THE BEST!!!!!! One of my favorite things about the school and the teachers is that they are very flexible and don't just care about your child that is your student - they care about your other kids and your whole family. Mrs. Gorkis only taught one of my daughters (wah) but she knew all of their names and would always address them by name and remember things that they had said and were interested in. We have one more year there after this year and I am going to be really, really sad when my youngest is in kindergarten and we won't attend this lovely school anymore. BEST. SCHOOL. EVER!!!!!!

Great elementary school for our three boys and two girls. The teachers are stellar, class sizes are…read morequite manageable, great facilities, and Cowlishaw has advanced academic programs (Project Arrow) for kids who at that age are looking for more challenges in math & critical thinking (PowerPoint presentations). Cannot say enough good things about Cowlishaw. My five kids all scored very high on their ACTs and saved us/them (student loans) years later with this elementary school excellent foundation!

Great school. Went here years ago and still have some of my fondest memories on that playground…read more Sweet place and kind teachers. The walls were always covered with art and they have a crossing guard during peak hours to make sure the kids cross the streets safely. They also have bussing if your children live too far! The playground is open to all as well. It's usually full of kids during the summer just hanging out. Very safe area. Great swings, slides and other do hickies. Has two hoops as well for basketball.

This school has been amazing for our 2 boys. We moved here from Texas a year ago and immediately…read moreenrolled the boys upon meeting the teaching staff. We came from a Montessori school prior, so it was at least familiar materials and concepts for the boys during a rather difficult transition. The stability and structure of the school gives my boys great comfort. The teachers are consistent, loving, and work very hard in the classroom to help each child. What have we accomplished with this school? - My 5-year-old is reading. Very well. He is also a proficient writer, budding speller, and excelling in math. His social skills have had a chance to flourish and he enjoys helping kids younger than him learn things he has already mastered. - My 3-year-old is becoming a writer, mastering letter sounds, learning practical life skills, working on social skills, and making friends. - Personally, I feel that I have been given tools to help my kids at home through meaningful conferences, I have made friends (difficult after a big move), back up and support for any of my kids' challenging behaviors, and peace of mind that that are in a loving environment during the school day. This is a school, not a daycare, so if you are looking for flexible hours, flexible tuition, or zero responsibility on your end this is not the place for you. It is a collaborative effort between home and school. That being said, the teaching staff/ owner have gone above and beyond for my kids more than once. We are in our second year here (Kindergarten year and 2nd-year Montessori) and we will keep attending for the foreseeable future. Final thought: I am DELIGHTED at how my older son is progressing through his kindergarten year. I am so incredibly glad that we chose the third year of Montessori for him! So if you are looking for a kindergarten alternative, MOP will not disappoint!

I cannot say enough postive things about this school. We are nearing the end of our three year…read morejourney with them and my only complaint is that it is coming to an end as we will miss it dearly. The teachers at Montessori of Plainfield are AMAZING. My son started school as a young 3 year old who was very shy and timid, with his thumb in his mouth and brown blankie by his side. By the end of the first week brown blankie stayed home and he was excited to go to school each day. This school helped his personality shine through and he is now Mr. Social and loves making new friends, a drastic change from when we started. He will enter kindergarten reading at a 2nd/3rd grade level and 2nd grade level math. This school has been well worth the investment in the foundation for my son's education. I highly recommend this school!

I've worked here for two and a half years. The teachers are great, the kids are great, the…read morecommunity is great. My daughter goes here and has grown tremendously. We will be doing kindergarten here because I have such confidence that she will excel from the extra year here.

My daughter went to this school for 2.5 years. This is a great school with well qualified staff,…read moremost with 15+ years experience and friendly administration. It provides Montessori education with a varied syllabus, that works around individual kids. The price is reasonable too. And, as a plus, they provide healthy food for the kids. There are a lot of ways to track your kids activities. The field trips and parent activities make us feel like a Community. I highly recommend this school!

Positive environment for children with kind teaching staff. Provide daily updates of class activity…read morealong with photos. Very clean and spacious facility with huge outdoor area with garden. Do not push political ideologies on children and stick to the basics.

I have had 3 children enrolled at this school and it is the best preschool I have experienced. I…read moretried 3 other schools before this one and this one by far exceeds in caring, attention, outdoor experience, education, cooperation, flexibility, Kindergarten preparation, teacher/student ratio, and much more! I have been very pleased with our experience here and would highly recommend!

This 2 rating is for the abysmal process of receiving a refund after withdrawing our daughter from…read morethe school. Per the contract a refund is issued if notice is given after the payment for the final month is processed. We gave notice at the end of July 2025 that August 2025 would be our last month and were told a refund would be issued by check since the August payment had poceessed on July 15th. All of this was confirmed on July 29th 2025. I am writing this on August 10th 2026 and after many inquiries we still have no refund. The head of the school, Robin, and teachers were all lovely but the process to receive the money contractually due to us has been a nightmare. If you send your child there please plan enough ahead to not be swindled out of $1900 for a year. It looks like we will be forced to file in small claims court and with the IL Attorney General to get our money back.

From the owner: Guidepost Naperville is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping…read morechildren grow through joyful learning. Our school in Naperville offers a nurturing and educational environment for infants (6 weeks to 15 months), toddlers (15 to 36 months), and young children (3 to 6 years old).Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future health, well-being, and happiness at school and home. Montessori education provides your child with the tools to navigate lifelong learning. Are you searching for a daycare, preschool, or kindergarten in Naperville, IL? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The daycare years correspond to our 'Nido' program, the preschool years correspond to our 'Toddler' program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children grow through joyful learning, Guidepost at Naperville can provide a nurturing environment for your child and prepare them for success at elementary school, and beyond.