Guidepost
Montessori

at Galleria
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Tours & Events
Galleria.
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)

1331 S Voss Rd, Houston, TX 77057 US
Erin Smith
Guidepost Montessori in Galleria is one of the most trusted Montessori schools in Houston, Texas. Our beautifully crafted, prepared classrooms are indoors, spacious, bright, and light-filled; creating a warm and calm environment for children to work. Our school is conveniently located in the Woodway Collection Center off of Woodway Drive and Voss Road.
Erin Smith . 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.

Bahar Force
Jan 29 on google
We’ve had an incredible experience at Guidepost Montessori at the Galleria, thanks to the leadership of Ms. Erin and Ms. Jordan, who have built a nurturing and enriching environment for the children. The school fosters a love of learning, independence, and community, and we could...
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Antony Prokopiou
Dec 17, 2024 on google
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Guidepost Montessori School at Galleria! From the moment our son joined, we have been deeply impressed by the exceptional care, communication, and passion shown by the staff. The Head of School, Erin, the Assistant Head of School, Jordy...
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Flora Larrabee
Nov 25, 2024 on google
We love this school - the administration is caring and engaged with each family, they know my child on sight and often take time to check in with us at drop off or pick up. Our teachers are amazing - they know our child very well and show our child genuine love and care. Our ch...
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Nancy Billiot
Nov 14, 2024 on google
We are so happy with guidepost and all of their staff. Our son is in the Nido classroom and all his teachers go above and beyond. We can really tell how comfortable and happy he is at drop off. As an anxious momma it is so nice to know that he is really cared for.
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Kelly Kirk
Nov 7, 2024 on google
We’ve had both of our kids here and we love this school! The head of school Erin really cares about making sure this is a place where the families feel heard and cared for. The guides and assistant guides are wonderful and understand how to bring out the best in each kid. I also ...
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Norma Garcia
Oct 8, 2024 on google
I can't believe it's been almost three years since my daughter started at Guidepost Montessori Galleria! The care and attention she's received there have been outstanding. The guides go above and beyond to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the kids. They genuinel...
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sai raj
Sep 13, 2024 on google
Guidepost Montessori @ Galleria is an amazing and extraordinary facility. We have a 15 month old baby boy and we live near Galleria. We scheduled a Guided Tour with Lynette Guidry the Assistant Head of the School and she was awesome ... She took enough time to give us a detailed ...
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Team Schafer
Sep 12, 2024 on google
My daughter attends Guidepost in Austin and I had to go to Houston for a few days for work and was able to bring her with me and drop her off at the Galleria location. The head of school Ms. Erin is so nice and the classrooms all looked the same like her class in Austin. Very tha...
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Domo
Sep 3, 2024 on google
In the short amount of time my daughter has been at Guidepost she has excelled tremendously. Her speech has improved and she enjoys learning. She likes her teachers and classmates. I am happy we found Guidepost when we did!
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Lacey Rhoades
Aug 22, 2024 on google
This team and school are amazing. My niece goes here and she loves her teacher Mrs. Mercy and we just adore Erin. The professionalism is unmatched and they really teach the kiddos. I have seen a drastic difference in my niece since she started attending!
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McKenzie King
Aug 19, 2024 on google
Guidepost Galleria is an amazing facility with fabulous staff and teachers. The Head of School and Assistant Head of School create a warm, welcoming environment from the moment you walk in. Their guides are friendly and compassionate and consistently create a nurturing environmen...
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Casey G.
Mar 4, 2024 on google
Both our boys started atteding this school since they were 17 months old. We always feel the peace in our mind when we drop them off in the morning that we know they will be in good hands throughout the day. Specifically, Ms. Temeshia as the lead teacher in Children House 1 did a...
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Melissa Joseph
Nov 30, 2023 on google
We love the staff and the Montessori Curriculum at Guidepost. My son is currently in Childrens house 2 with Miss Mercy and we could not be more pleased with Miss Mercy's kindness and approach in helping our son improve his focus and pronunciations. Miss Mercy is an absolute gem. ...
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Willy Pujol
Dec 22, 2023 on google
Game changer for our son ! The learning technics are so adapted to kids. Calm environment, nice set up in class room, consistency of program and evolution of teaching. Kids are engaged on multiple different activities throughout the days with various "atelier", all well thought t...
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Michelle Wang
Apr 1, 2024 on google
My son is currently in Ms Mercy’s children house now and he is very happy to go to school everyday. His class is lead by Ms Mercy who has many many years of experience and dedication to early childhood education. Ms Mercy, Ms Nadia, Ms Jessica, Ms Tamesha all the teachers at the ...
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Zoya P
Jan 1, 2024 on google
We love the school. My son is 4 years old and he started at Guidepost Galleria a year ago. We see so much progress not only academically, but emotionally. His teacher, Ms. Mercy is very kind and carrying. She helps him in difficult moments. He is a lot happier and more content. W...
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Luisa Delgado
Feb 1, 2024 on google
My son has been in guidepost Montessori for over a year now and he has been improving everything and reaching each milestone easily ! I had a bad experience with my first born when I enrolled him on a different daycare he was traumatized and I was scared to put my youngest son in...
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meoshia webb
Jul 28, 2023 on google
Guidepost Galleria is the best choice we've made for our preschooler! He's always excited to go to school, meet his teachers, and friends. Ms. Tamesha is a Godsend. She's super understanding, caring, and patient with my busy boy. She's super passionate and very educated on the Mo...
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Rory Mackay
Aug 23, 2023 on google
We have been truly blessed with our children's teachers at Guidepost Galleria. Both Ms. Mercy and Ms. Temisha are exceptional teachers who have made an enormous impact on both of our sons' development. Soon after we registered the kids at Guidepost, it was evident that the Montes...
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Carolina
Apr 27, 2023 on google
My daughter has been with Guidepost since she was in the Nido classroom and is now in Children’s House. She has learned so much and talks very well for her age. Any time I have any questions, concerns, or recommendations leadership is always there to assist. All the staff is exce...
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