Guidepost
Montessori

at Foothill Ranch
.

Tours & Events
Foothill Ranch.
Monday-Friday | 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

26462 Towne Centre Dr, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 US
Lorine Barnabe Dapic
Looking for a reliable Montessori school in Orange County, California? Guidepost Montessori in Foothill Ranch is your answer. As one of the most trusted Montessori schools in the area, we provide exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children to thrive.
Lorine Barnabe Dapic . Head of School
Tours & Events

what parents are saying.

S.E
Aug 26, 2024 on yelp
Where to start. Guidepost was the best possible place for my daughter for the 2.5 years she attended. My daughter's teachers cared deeply and spent great effort meeting and adjusting to her needs. I felt that she was safe and valued every day. For our first 1.5 years, there was...
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Yehia B
Aug 20, 2024 on yelp
Guidepost Montessori has been an incredible experience for both my daughters and our family. The sense of community that resonates through every interaction at the school is truly remarkable. From the moment we joined, we were embraced by a caring and empathetic environment that ...
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Brendon H.
Aug 14, 2024 on yelp
We were at this Guidepost for three plus years (Toddler and Children's House) and it was a great experience for our daughter. Montessori schools really set your child up for success and they learn all sorts of great things like self-care, taking care of plants, cleaning up, using...
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Susan H
Jul 30, 2024 on yelp
My son attended public school and while he got good grades. I noticed him coming home saying and asking about very inappropriate words. I thought it was just part of school. This summer I signed him up for Guidepost and all of our Family and Grandparents have noticed he has reall...
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Ashley P.
Mar 5, 2024 on yelp
Updated review from my last one about 6 months ago: we have been coming here since my daughter was 18 months (over 2 years). We have seen this place go thru it all! We chose to ride the roller coaster thru the administrative changes because we truly believe that this school is a ...
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Jenn S
Feb 25, 2024 on yelp
We have been here for two years, with kids that have completed third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade. What stands out the most is the caliber of teachers in the elementary program. For the elementary school, Ms. Cherish and Ms. Lori lead a nurturing, exciting, and appropriate...
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laura k.
Oct 12, 2023 on yelp
Fast forward 5 years, and my children are still here and thriving! They now attend the Elementary program (2nd and 5th grades). Their experience in the...
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Angela N.
Oct 2, 2023 on yelp
Just an update from my review a year ago as of things have slightly changed for our household. Now both of my sons attend. Each in their respective class...
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Aman J
May 22, 2023 on yelp
I can't express enough gratitude for the amazing year my daughter had at Guidepost Montessori's pre-kindergarten program. The dedication and care provided by Ms. Gaby and Ms. Joyce, her teachers, were outstanding. They truly went above and beyond to connect with her, delivering p...
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stephanie nguyen
Oct 8, 2021 on google
After searching for daycare/Montessori options for our then-newborn, we found Guidepost Montessori and have never looked back. We love the super clean facility, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and other boastings such as: -brand new equipment/learning materials -a user friendl...
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Simeon Ivanov
Oct 19, 2021 on google
After a very long search, we finally found a school that we love. We had a very enjoyable and professional introduction to the facility and the curriculum by Diana and Sarah (Head and Assistant Head of school). The sign-up process was all digitalized, very fast, and hassle-free....
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Rebecca Girn
Oct 12, 2017 on google
Excellent school. My two boys went here until recently, and we only switched because a new Guidepost sister school was opening up that offered Spanish immersion, so we took advantage of that program. But before we switched, we were extremely happy at this school, and it was a ver...
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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.

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

start your journey with us.

Our team of admissions specialists are ready to meet you and get you started on your journey within the Guidepost community. We're here to provide your family with the information and confidence you need to enroll in one of our programs.

Learn more about Montessori.

Read our enrollment guide.

Book a school tour.

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