Guidepost Montessori at St. Augustine in St. Augustine,

Guidepost Montessori at St. Augustine, located in St. Augustine, Florida, offers a welcoming environment where children can explore and learn through a thoughtfully designed Montessori approach. The facility features clean, organized classrooms equipped with age-appropriate materials and activities, complemented by outdoor play areas that accommodate children of various age groups. The multilingual staff creates a nurturing atmosphere, providing regular updates to parents through a dedicated app while fostering independence and creativity in their students’ daily routines.

Day Care Information

Address

210 Commerce Lake Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32095

Reviews

14 Reviews

Day Care Features

Does this day care accept infants?

Yes

Multiple reviews mention infants attending the daycare, with one explicitly stating their son started in the infant room.

Reviews:

Author: Natalie Van Lenten Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/8/2024, 11:11:02 PM Review: We are so pleased with Guidepost Montessori of St.Augustine. The rooms are always organized, clean and the teachers really care about each child. I can personally attest to Ms.Mikayla and Ms.H in the infant room. They are WONDERFUL and TRUSTED caretakers for our child and I am so thankful for their daily commitment to perform their duties with excellence and genuine care for our son. If you want peace of mind for your child's care, I highly recommend this establishment.

Is this day care considered safe?

Yes

Multiple reviews emphasize the safety and nurturing environment of the daycare.

Reviews:

Author: Lindsay Drake Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/30/2024, 12:06:32 PM Review: I have 2 children at Guidepost Montessori St. Augustine and I couldn’t be happier. The teachers here love the children and truly care about their learning and happiness. My kids turn to their teachers for comfort and support and it warms my heart. I also see the impacts of their learning being applied at home which is incredible! The school is safe, clean and set up for children to be able to develop and thrive. It is a wonderful school all around and we are so happy to be apart of the community! ----- Author: Amanda Witz Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/21/2024, 1:42:57 AM Review: Everyone is so welcoming. Feels so safe to leave your child with them. My son is excelling in such a short time frame and settling in quickly to his new environment. I can not highly recommend them enough. Thank you to Ms Anastasia (teacher) and the entire staff for making us feel so welcomed. ----- Author: Medijah Clairmont Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/20/2024, 3:38:13 PM Review: My son’s time at Guidepost Montessori has been wonderful. They have fantastic teachers. The staff is attentive and caring, and is great at creating a nurturing environment. The facility is excellent at providing a safe and stimulating space for the children. I highly recommend to any parent looking for a great option. ----- Author: Kasi Ricciardi Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/26/2023, 6:33:36 PM Review: I cant recommend Guidepost Montessori enough! Our son was diagnosed with Autism earlier this year and every other school told me he was not welcome for reasons such as "not sitting still". When I walked into Guidepost I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. They went out of their way to make sure our son felt safe and comforted at the school. They treat him just like any other student. There is an overwhelming feeling of happiness when I see my son after school every day because I know he is very well taken care of. When he started there, he barely communicated. Since then, he has learned ways to communicate his feelings and needs. His therapists cant believe how much he has learned in the few short months he has been there. We love Guidepost so much and cant thank the teachers and staff enough for everything they have done for us and our family. Highly recommend them!!!!

Does this day care follow a specific curriculum?

Yes

The reviews mention a Montessori curriculum, but no other specialized learning options are described.

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Does this day care work with autistic children?

Yes

One review details the success of the daycare in working with an autistic child.

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Working Hours

  • Monday7AM-6PM
  • Tuesday7AM-6PM
  • Wednesday7AM-6PM
  • Thursday7AM-6PM
  • Friday7AM-6PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Latest Reviews

Author: Joanna Nolte
Rating: 2/5
Date: 9/26/2024, 6:34:37 PM

I would encourage you to read on Reddit about guidepost schools. Many of the complaints on Reddit are the same issues we experienced and why we pulled our son out of guidepost in st augustine and switched to Three Apples Montessori in WGV St Augustine area. Teacher turnover, loss of staff, injuries without report to us all lead us to make the change. The school was fantastic for the long range of open hours and when they had good staff but it changed.

Author: Lindsay Drake
Rating: 5/5
Date: 5/30/2024, 12:06:32 PM

I have 2 children at Guidepost Montessori St. Augustine and I couldn’t be happier. The teachers here love the children and truly care about their learning and happiness. My kids turn to their teachers for comfort and support and it warms my heart. I also see the impacts of their learning being applied at home which is incredible! The school is safe, clean and set up for children to be able to develop and thrive. It is a wonderful school all around and we are so happy to be apart of the community!

Author: Josette Scarpa
Rating: 5/5
Date: 5/29/2024, 8:26:29 PM

This was the best experience I had with childcare since moving to FL. My daughter has attended Guidepost Montessori since the day they opened their doors and I could not be more thankful for our time here. The community they have created within their walls is amazing; from hosting charming events, effectively communicating to families, and all the wonderful & welcoming staff members. We have met so many wonderful people here and my daughter was well taken care of.

Author: Danni Gorie
Rating: 5/5
Date: 5/24/2024, 1:15:54 AM

Guidepost has been a remarkable place for my sons growth and development. He has been with Guidepost for over a year, starting when he was just five months old. The school has created an environment that truly embraces independence, creativity, and a love for learning. The classrooms are warm, nurturing, and perfectly designed to encourage exploration and curiosity. Communication, daily photos of my Son, and updates throughout the day show that the teachers really care and want to share each children's learning experiences with their families. The classrooms are clean and organized, and the outdoor play areas are built for children of all ages. Some of the fantastic teachers at this school are Ms. Ms. Jazzy, Ms. Mikayla, Ms. Mariela, Ms. Elizabeth, Ms. Aubrey, Ms. Esperanza and Ms. Hoorieh. I cannot forget to mention Ms. Tasha who has been at the school with my son since day 1. You will be fortunate if you have any of these fantastic women to guide your children, just as we did.

Author: Amanda M
Rating: 5/5
Date: 5/23/2024, 12:22:14 AM

I can’t say enough good things about this daycare. My son started in the infant room and is now in the toddler class. We love the entire staff, they truly care about the kids and parents as well. It’s newly remodeled with no shortage of toys/activities that foster learning and play. There’s an app to track naps, eating, diapering. Most days my son doesn’t want to leave, which is a great feeling, knowing he enjoys being there all day.

Author: Madalyn Cubillos
Rating: 5/5
Date: 5/22/2024, 1:46:43 PM

Guidepost Montessori is the BEST! Coming from a first time mom that was very anxious to leave my son with strangers it was the best decision. I have loved how every person has gotten to know my son and his specific interest. Every morning Ms. Jazzy greets my son with a smile and compliments his shoes which he absolutely loves. Drop offs are simple knowing he has Ms. Viviana she is so sweet and patient with my son every morning talking about cars and gives him the extra love he needs when he doesn’t want me to leave. His main guide is Ms. Mariela, I can’t say enough about her. I feel like my son is being cared for as if I was there myself. Ms. Mariela deserves all the credit in potty training my son. She has given him lots of confidence and has worked with me to ensure little things are staying consistent in her class and at home. Every staff member Ms. Jackie, Naticia, Tasha, Natalia have all been so wonderful and helpful along the way. When choosing Guidepost Montessori I also was looking for a specific environment. I wanted something nurturing, calm and clean. Guidepost checked off all the boxes. I did the tour and one of the biggest things I wanted was someone to continue speaking Spanish to my son. Not only does his main guide speak Spanish but nearly every guide attempts to speak to him in Spanish. We have been here for 8 months and love being part of the guidepost family.

Author: Amanda Witz
Rating: 5/5
Date: 5/21/2024, 1:42:57 AM

Everyone is so welcoming. Feels so safe to leave your child with them. My son is excelling in such a short time frame and settling in quickly to his new environment. I can not highly recommend them enough. Thank you to Ms Anastasia (teacher) and the entire staff for making us feel so welcomed.

Author: Medijah Clairmont
Rating: 5/5
Date: 5/20/2024, 3:38:13 PM

My son’s time at Guidepost Montessori has been wonderful. They have fantastic teachers. The staff is attentive and caring, and is great at creating a nurturing environment. The facility is excellent at providing a safe and stimulating space for the children. I highly recommend to any parent looking for a great option.

Location

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