This is our grandson's pre-school. He likes it and there he has some good friends.

I enrolled my daughter (aged 17 months at the time) in their Toddler House. She is now 21 months and I couldn't be more proud. I see her confidence, her communication, and her overall knowledge has grown significantly over the last few months. She LOVES her teachers, she LOVES her classmates, and I can tell she's comfortable in her environment. I was so nervous to put her in school and my fears very quickly dissipated. I know she is safe, cared for, and progressing, not much more I can ask for!

I am writing to express my profound dismay and utter disappointment regarding the race discrimination that I have experienced at Guidepost Montessori School in Hollywood, FL. It is with a heavy heart that I find myself compelled to address this matter, as it goes against the very principles of equality, respect, and inclusivity that any educational institution should uphold. It has become painfully evident that a culture of racial insensitivity and bias exists within the school’s environment. I have witnessed instances where students of diverse backgrounds have been subjected to unfair treatment and derogatory remarks solely based on their race. This behavior is not only unacceptable but deeply distressing, as it undermines the values that should form the foundation of any educational setting. As parents and caregivers, we entrust our children to Guidepost Montessori School in Hollywood FL with the expectation that they will receive a safe and nurturing environment that fosters their growth, both academically and emotionally. It is devastating to realize that the very institution we have placed our trust in has failed to provide this essential environment for all students, regardless of their race or ethnicity. Please understand that my frustration and disappointment stem from a genuine concern for the well-being and emotional development of all the students attending Guidepost Montessori School in Hollywood, FL. I am hopeful that you will treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves and take proactive steps to restore the trust that has been shattered by these distressing incidents.

Great school! Because we travel a lot with 9 years old son, I have other schools to compare with. My son was absolutely happy there and looking forward to come back. Also, now in the other school he is the strongest on the math in the class which is a result of studying at Guidepost Montessori Hollywood beach.

This school is the best and the kids is very happy and excited !!!

My two daughters have been here since they were 18 months old. They are now 11 and the other 7! We are grateful for the love and care they receive every day. Thank you!

The school has a good infrastructure, and it all looks great. However, my experience was horrible. The teachers and the principal don't even speak proper English. The security is a joke. One time I was able to pick up my son and put him in the car while the kids were playing outside, and nobody even noticed. My son, who is very high functional and autistic, was accepted in the middle of the pandemic. They took the deposit and ensured me that they are prepared to work with him. He doesn't have sensory issues and is verbal. The communication level is not as expected for five years old, but still a very well functioning child. Few months in - the principal called my wife and me to let us know that if we don't hire a "shadow" teacher, he will no longer visit the school. Even though the cost adds $7500/month to his tuition, we agreed to that. When they realized we are going forward with their proposal, they backtracked by saying that he can't go to their school even with a shadow teacher. It makes me sad that these people, with all of their ridiculous certifications, are incapable of giving my child an equal opportunity and proper care. I felt extremely discriminated against and offended by the way they handled the case. We went through their process and evaluation, and now that everything is back to normal and they don't need money as much, they are getting rid of the "bad ones." This School with all of its false promises for a bright future... Guidepost Montessori is a business, and money is a priority. They don't care about your kids or their success. If you want your child to be educated by people that barely speak proper English, send them to this Montessori School. It's hard to imagine what other parents are going through when they have a child with disabilities and cannot afford private schools, speech therapies, shadow teachers, and all this other BS.

If your kid is different this is NOT the school for you. My name is Simona Zion, and I’m the mother of Noah Boris Zion who used to attend Guidepost Montessori in Hollywood. How do I even start with this, I’m so disappointed and so frustrated. My son is a 5 y/o boy who has a speech delay and is not as verbal compared to his peers.  All of which was explained at the interview before starting the school year. At the interview, I was assured that the staff was prepared ( after all that is why that is a private and not a public school ) and I was told that the school had kids with much more serious disabilities, which are doing amazing in the program. Yes, but not exactly. Five months into the school year, we had a parent-teacher conference in which we were informed by Miss Viviana (Head of School) that our son needs extra help and more one on one attention, and they cannot provide it because their staff is cut in half because of COVID. (Which I’m not sure how is our fault since we’re paying 100% of the tuition. Which is $2100 per month.) I want to add to this, that our son goes to speech therapy 4 times a week after school. So Miss Viviana suggested that we have to hire a “Shadow Teacher” Monday-Friday who we have to pay out of pocket on top of the school tuition. And for your information, a shadow teacher costs between $40-$50 an hr. And she basically said that if we do not agree, we would have to find another school. No need to explain how frustrated my husband and I were after this meeting, but we were trying to find a solution that would work for both parties since our son was loving the school and his teachers. And he was (at least in my eyes) progressing so much. He is five, and he knew how to write all letters and numbers, and how to write short words too. So we decided to hire a professional therapist since no one in the school is a specialist and hire the shadow teacher based on the suggestions the therapist gives us. Before the therapist even got the chance to go for evaluation and a few days after the first meeting we got called for a second one, in which  Miss Viviana informed us that we have to find a new school for our son (please keep in mind that this is in the middle of the school year!). When asked why, she explained that they cannot support our son the way they want and she also added that our son is not socializing like the rest of the kids, and is basically not a good fit for their community. So I want to ask, and please correct me if I’m wrong, what example does your school gives to the kids that attend it? That when someone is different or has challenges in something we’re not helping, but we’re kicking them out and ostracizing them, so we don’t have to deal with it. And is this what you stand for as a teacher, to give up on those who need you the most… I guess I will never find answers to my questions.