Guidepost
Montessori

at Bridgewater
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Tours & Events
Bridgewater.
Monday-Friday | 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Nido - 6 weeks to 18 months
Toddler - 18 months to 3 years
Children's House - 3 to 6 years

1246 US Hwy 202/206, Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807
Jennifer Tisdale
Guidepost Montessori at Bridgewater is now enrolling children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. We are dedicated to educating the whole child, providing much more than just a traditional nursery, daycare, preschool, or kindergarten. Learn more about the Guidepost difference by scheduling a campus visit!
Jennifer Tisdale . Head of School
Tours & Events

learn more about our programs & approach.

What makes Montessori unique? How will Guidepost support your child at each stage of development? What does a typical day look like? In this info session, we discuss the Montessori curriculum and approach, schedule options and what a typical day looks like, and how we collaborate and communicate with parents.

Making the Most of Childhood

explore our programs.

Our approach is designed to empower each child to achieve independence by combining our hands-on curriculum with personalized learning to create an environment where curiosity flourishes, independence grows, and academic excellence is a natural outcome.

We want your child to see and believe: “I am capable!”

Nido.
A nurturing space for babies to walk, talk, and explore
Toddler.
For children ages 18 months to 3 years old
Children's House.
A preschool for hands-on reading, writing, math and more

what makes us stand out.

How is the Guidepost Montessori approach different from conventional education?

At Guidepost, we join with parents on their mission to help their child grow and live well. Together, we design an education to empower each child to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence she needs to craft an independent, flourishing life.

Though there are many differences between the conventional approach and Guidepost, here are some of the most important:

Conventional Education vs Guidepost Montessori
What is the Guidepost Mission?

At Guidepost, our mission is to support each child in achieving her own independence. To do this, we help her gain the knowledge, build the skills, and craft the personal character she needs to flourish. Above all, our goal is to cultivate joy—in the pursuit of knowledge, in effort applied to work worth doing, in the achievements of herself and others, and in taking the steps to author her own life.

Read more about the Guidepost Mission.

Learn about the key milestones we support—from infancy through high school.

Read more about why we educate for independence, and how we support independence for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-age children.

What are the outcomes of your programs?

Montessori education is known world-wide for having positive impacts on both academics and social and emotional skills.

At Guidepost Montessori, when we design an environment to meet the developmental needs and interests of children alongside personalized care and support, the child can learn advanced skills at an accelerated pace.

Our students, for example, regularly learn to read by the time they’re 4-years-old and can perform all four math operations with 4-digit numbers by the end of their Kindergarten year.

The language and math skills of our kindergartners are on a par with what children in conventional programs learn in 3rd grade or beyond! What’s more, our students learn advanced academics joyfully—while simultaneously developing deep focus, self-discipline, and positive social skills.

Read more about the Guidepost Montessori advanced Language Curriculum in Children’s House.

Read more about the Guidepost Montessori advanced Math Curriculum in Children’s House.


Do your programs include Kindergarten?

Yes! The third year of our Children’s House program, designed for 3- to 6-year-olds, is the capstone kindergarten year. In this year, the child has been well-prepared to experience an explosion of literacy, learn advanced math concepts, and use her hard-won ability to focus, problem-solve, and persist through challenges to then make advanced gains across the curriculum. Children who continue with Guidepost through Kindergarten are often well-ahead of their peers when they enter 1st grade.

Learn more about the capstone Kindergarten year at Guidepost.

Learn more about the next exciting stage: the Guidepost elementary program.

Following elementary, students continue on to our Montessori middle and high school, the Academy of Thought & Industry: a school that combines a classical liberal arts emphasis on history and great books, and a Montessori emphasis on independence and agency.

How does Guidepost partner with parents?

At Guidepost, we want to make the best education the best for children and parents. This is why we provide year-round, extended-day programming at no extra cost, enabling consistent and uninterrupted access to the care and developmental support parents expect. We invite you into your child’s world—with daily photo and video updates, regular milestone meetings, and parent-child events that showcase your child’s progress. We work to understand your unique context and needs, so that we can provide support for milestones at home as well as at school.

In everything we do, we strive to cultivate joy as you watch your child grow!

Read about Transparent Classroom, the app that provides a window into your child’s day.

Read about recent family events such as Grandparent’s Day, a cultural celebration, and a spring celebration.

what parents are saying.

Carmen Huby
Jan 18 on google
I’m so grateful Guidepost Montessori daycare and the amazing teachers and staff who care for my son. Their dedication and thoughtful approach help him thrive, fostering his curiosity and growth.
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Daniel K.
Jan 17 on yelp
As a first-time parent I was hesitant about where to bring my infant for care, but my wife and I felt so much ease when we walked into Guidepost Montessori.
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R. Peters
Jun 12, 2024 on google
As a mother, it is not easy to leave my baby at school, especially at such a young age. However, the staff and environment at this Montessori school have made the transition so much easier. Their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care for my daughter have made a world of dif...
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Kelli O.
Dec 8, 2023 on yelp
We absolutely love our experience with Guidepost Bridgewater! It has not only been a learning experience for my child but for myself and family as well. We have adopted the Montessori method into home and I have seen my child take great leaps. He loves learning and cannot wait to...
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Rebecca B.
Jan 24, 2023 on yelp
We have loved out experience with Guidepost Montessori! The directors guided us through the enrollment process and eased all my first mom fears about...
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Christina F.
Dec 7, 2022 on yelp
As first-time parents, we were a bit anxious about sending our child to daycare. We didn't know much about what options were available, so our search began...
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Amber S.
Jul 7, 2022 on yelp
All I can say is... WOW. I went from a regular daycare into this guidepost montessori school (after much research/tours and considerations) and I'm blown...
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Amy Dahl
Nov 23, 2022 on google
Guidepost Montessori of Bridgewater is the most loving, caring, and productive educational step we could have chose for our baby, now toddler. My daughter is happy to go to school everyday. She has learned an incredible amount since she first started. Their curriculum sets them a...
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CJ Fitzsimmons
Dec 7, 2022 on google
Guidepost at Bridgewater is a fantastic place to send your child for early childhood development. We knew from the moment we walked in that we wanted our child to attend. The staff and guides are extremely kind and you know that your child's wellbeing and development is their #1 ...
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Christina Fitzsimmons
Dec 7, 2022 on google
As first-time parents, we were a bit anxious about sending our child to daycare. We didn’t know much about what options were available, so our search began with us casting a wide net. With little prior knowledge of the traditional Montessori curriculum, our initial search expande...
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Amber S
Jul 6, 2022 on google
All I can say is… WOW. I went from a regular daycare into this guidepost montessori school (after much research/tours and considerations) and I’m blown away. Since starting, my daughter has flourished. It is more of a school like structure but in a fun way. Whereas other daycares...
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Daniel Jaramillo E
Jul 20, 2022 on google
Amazing Montessori teachers, tools and techniques. Guidepost Bridgewater has shown us the best of this way of learning. This school really show the effort and results of do the right thing with our kids and they really apply Montessori principles.
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