Guidepost
Montessori

at South Riding
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Tours & Events
South Riding.
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)

43181 Amberwood Plaza, Chantilly VA 20152 US
Desirae Roane
Guidepost Montessori at South Riding is located off Lee Jackson Memorial Highway 50 in the business park across from Hogan & Sons Tire & Auto. We offer a diverse array of Montessori programs for children from infant through kindergarten.
Desirae Roane . 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.

Infant with a military head wrap crawling on the ground in between the boots and legs of a military serviceman.

montessori for military.

We are committed to bridging financial assistance, community, and continuity of education to our nation’s heroes and their families. When duty calls, we firmly believe that your child’s education should not be a sacrifice.

We can offer a seamless transfer process from one location to another, replacing disruption with stability. To date, more than 30+ of our campuses based in the U.S. are located within 30 miles of military installations and have joined Child Care Aware of America’s fee-assistance program, bridging early childhood tuition assistance to eligible families off-base.

Learn more about Montessori for Military here.

what parents are saying.

Lynn L
Jun 8, 2024 on google
I recently attended the open house event at Guidepost Montessori South Riding, the director and staff greeted us warmly and provided a comprehensive overview of the Montessori philosophy and how it is implemented at the school. The classrooms were beautifully arranged with a wid...
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Tina T
May 29, 2024 on google
Our kids have been enrolled here since 2021 (3+ years). We have been very satisfied with the quality of care and the enriched learning environment. There are very few accredited Montessori schools in the area and I am impressed with their advanced learning curriculum here. My kid...
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Vivian M
May 20, 2024 on google
I struggled so much with the thought of returning to work after having my first born and I would likely not have returned had it not been for finding Guidepost Montessori at South Riding. From the quality of the guides, the curriculum, the materials, to the child-led mentality th...
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Aggie C
May 19, 2024 on google
We enrolled our son at Guidepost Montessori South Riding in the toddler classrooom when he was 16 months old. The facilities are clean, bright, and seem newer than other Montessori schools in the area. In the last year and a half, we have been amazed by the amount of growth and d...
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Irene J
May 17, 2024 on google
We have been enrolled at Guidepost SR since Feb 2023 and absolutely love it here. The new head of school, Ms. Monica cares deeply about her students and staff alike. Ms. Jeannie takes care to get to know all children as well as their families so you always welcome during drop off...
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Xinnan L
May 15, 2024 on google
Amazing facility and staff. We were worried about our one year old transition but it turned out super smooth. Shout out to Ms Helai and Ms Monica for being so kind and always responsive to our questions and concerns.
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Liu Q
May 15, 2024 on google
I have had an excellent experience with Guidepost Montessori School at South Riding. The teachers are incredibly caring and attentive to the children's needs. I appreciate receiving real-time updates on my child's daily activities, which helps me stay connected and involved. The...
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Jasir "Jay"
May 13, 2024 on google
From the moment we stepped through the doors, we knew we had found something special for our son at Guidepost South Riding. Now three years in and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. The staff at Guidepost are incredibly passionate and dedicated to providing a nurturing and...
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Ariana Pierce
Mar 21, 2024 on google
The staff’s warm welcome and professionalism set the tone for an enriching experience. The guides embody the Montessori philosophy, guiding our child with care and understanding, nurturing their individuality and curiosity. The school’s environment is safe, stimulating, and well-...
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Deya Eliza
Mar 18, 2024 on google
This is a good school. My children look forward to coming here. Teachers and staff are always friendly. Mrs. Christine and Mrs. Freshta are really nice and always have a positive attitude. They both make a wonderful team. Mrs. Christine who is the head guide of the class is very ...
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Meghan
Mar 13, 2024 on google
Our children have attended Guidepost at South Riding since the school opened a few years ago. They have thrived in their classrooms, and the Guides have been nothing short of amazing. A special thank you to Ms. Halai in Nido and Ms. Christine and Ms. Freshta in Children's House! ...
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Helai L.
Mar 11, 2024 on google
My experience with Guidepost Montessori at South Riding has been wonderful. My son attended Ms. Christine and Ms. Freshta’s Children House program. They are caring and dedicated while providing a nurturing environment for growth. The school’s emphasis on communication and parent ...
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Qing Wang
Mar 6, 2024 on google
Started my daughter at the Nido program and the experience has been great! Ms Helai is fabulous, very kind and patient with the kids. The headmaster Ms Monica and assistant head Ms Jeanie are awesome too to help with the initiation process. The campus is very clean and feels like...
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Amber F
Feb 20, 2024 on yelp
Four months ago when we left our previous school, I was full of anxiety, unsure how my 3yo would adjust. But within a couple of days, my daughter was excited to go to school and loving it!! All the staff/guides are amazing. Professional but friendly, caring, supportive, and above...
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Miya G.
Feb 16, 2024 on google
Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value Providing a more detailed update on our time with Guidepost Montessori at South Riding: My son has been attending this school for nearly two and a half years now. He started in the Nido community when he was just two months...
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Jessica Cary
Aug 17, 2023 on google
This place has been so special to us. My daughter’s guides are nurturing and loving, and treat her as if she were their own. I am so grateful for the fantastic staff who run a truly remarkable program.
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Karolina P.
Dec 30, 2022 on yelp
This Guidepost Montessori is a very clean childcare facility with welcoming staff and exceptional curriculum for young school-age children. They are also...
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Hayette Parkhill
May 11, 2022 on google
Being a first time mom, finding someone my husband and I felt safe leaving our son with was critical. We also were trying to navigate what we even felt comfortable with as we weighed our options during peak pandemic season as well. After doing some research and choosing to join t...
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Alanna Torres-Van Antwerp
Sep 13, 2022 on google
We were nervous about enrolling our 11-month old daughter in daycare and looked long and hard before choosing a place to enroll her. We couldn’t be happier with the care that she has received. Guidepost Montessori is much more than daycare, rather it’s early education that has c...
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Veronica Beerbaum
Jun 13, 2022 on google
Ms. Catherine in the Nido room has been absolutely wonderful. My normally clingy baby girl gets so excited when she sees or hears her dance partner Ms. Catherine and it makes me smile every drop off. I feel such a sense of ease knowing that my lil one is so well cared for by the ...
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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.

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