My family has had a fantastic experience with Guidepost Montessori at Broadlands. Both of my children attended the school, and we've been consistently impressed with the school's structure, teaching methods, and dedication to childcare. The spacious playgrounds provide ample space for the children to play and explore, and we've noticed that the management takes excellent care of the staff, which contributes to the positive atmosphere. Additionally, the parties hosted by Guidepost are not only enjoyable but also provide valuable opportunities for children to learn about different traditions. Overall, we're very satisfied with our experience at Guidepost Montessori at Broadlands.

My daughter transferred from another local private school to the toddler program at Guidepost Montessori Broadlands campus in July 2019 at the age of 16 months. I initially felt nervous about how my daughter would react to the change. However, I noticed an immediate improvement in my daughter's temperament and overall health after she transitioned to Guidepost. The after-school meltdowns stopped and she was rarely sick, although this could be attributed to a maturing immune system. More importantly, my daughter was excited to return to school to see her friends and teachers every day! Ms. Lili, Ms. Mahlet, Ms. Erica, and Ms. Alessandra were tremendously supportive and patient when it was time for toilet learning. We started the process over winter break when my husband and I were both home from work so we could focus on helping our daughter. Frankly, I dreaded the process, but I was pleasantly surprised that my daughter got the hang of things in a matter of days! I appreciate the regular communications from the school, which ranges from daily reports and photos of my child hard at work/play from teachers to weekly email updates about school events/reminders. The text messages are also particularly helpful for communicating school delays/closures due to inclement weather. Guidepost Montessori communications and programming during U.S. COVID-19 quarantine has been nothing short of phenomenal. They surveyed all the parents and quickly organized virtual learning programs along with online tools and activities to help families cope. They also offered to pause tuition for families that did not want to enroll in online programming. My daughter is currently enrolled in Guidepost's Emergency Care for Essential Workers program at the Reston campus. My daughter continues to thrive at Guidepost Reston despite the change of venue, and my husband and I are so grateful for the help and support during this incredibly stressful time. It has been amazing to watch my daughter grow and develop into a curious, happy, and empathetic little person. I want to thank all of the staff for being so patient and kind to my daughter during these early, yet critical years of childhood development. Thank you @Broadlands staff: Ms. Lili, Ms. Mahlet, Ms. Erica, Ms. Alessandra, Lacie Russell, Becca Williams and James Rice! Thank you @Reston staff: Ms. Kiana, Ms. Kim, Ms. Nancy and Mike Brown!