Guidepost Montessori at Central West End
Open today 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Central West End. Our accredited programs for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to learn, grow, and explore. Tuition for full-time, 5-day programs ranges from $1,540 to $2,600 per month, with part-time and flexible scheduling options also available. Schedule a tour today and discover how our Montessori approach nurtures confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Location Info
4150 Laclede Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108
| Monday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Military Assistance
- Offers Military Subsidies/Benefits
Financial Aid
- Offers Financial Aid
- Sibling Discount
Location Details
- Offers camp programs.
- Offers summer care programs.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Program includes field trips.
- Meals are provided.
Programs Offered
Nido
Toddler
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Description
Our mixed-age Toddler program nurtures your child’s natural curiosity and growing independence. In a carefully prepared Montessori environment, toddlers engage in hands-on activities that build confidence, coordination, and a sense of belonging. Each day includes joyful movement, music, storytelling, and purposeful work—from watering plants to brushing their hair—that helps children develop practical life skills and contribute meaningfully to their classroom community. Along the way, they form friendships, strengthen communication, and learn to navigate the world with confidence. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Education Types
- Montessori
- Mixed Age
From $1540 to $2600 per month
Children's House Preschool
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
School Year
Description
Our Children’s House preschool and pre-K program lays a strong foundation for academic and social success by honoring each child’s natural drive to learn. In this mixed-age Montessori environment, children explore subjects like math, language, science, and geography through hands-on materials and individualized lessons. The daily routine also includes real-world activities—such as preparing snacks or watering plants - that build independence, confidence, and a sense of purpose. As they grow at their own pace, children develop critical thinking, leadership, empathy, and the skills they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Education Types
- Mixed Age
- Montessori
From $1540 to $2600 per month
Children's House Kindergarten
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
School Year
Description
Kindergarten in the Montessori Children’s House is a pivotal year where learning comes to life. As the leaders in their mixed-age classroom, children deepen their academic understanding and grow in independence, confidence, and collaboration. With guidance from trained Montessori teachers, students choose their work and engage in hands-on materials across subjects like math, geography, language, and practical life. This final year in the Children’s House nurtures leadership, critical thinking, and a love of learning - laying a strong foundation for the years ahead. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Education Types
- Mixed Age
- Montessori
From $1540 to $2600 per month
Licensing
Guidepost Montessori at Central West End is a grade school. K-12 programs at schools are not considered child care and are generally exempt from child care licensing.
The licensing information listed below pertains only to child care programs offered at this facility, which may include preschool, extended care, or care for children below the age of 5.
Type
License Exempt Child Care Center
Identifier
Exempt
Parent Reviews
Everyone at Guidepost Central West End is caring, communicative, and focused on the well being of my child. My kiddo is currently in the Nido and all of the guides work so well together to create a nurturing community for these rapidly developing little ones. His main guide Ms. Kyah always makes time at pickup to chat with me about how his day went, what development she’s seeing, and to offer feedback and insights. The administration is also wonderful- Becky and Karen are extremely involved, know all the children by name and are always visible- providing support to the guides, or just stopping to chat with parents. I’m extremely happy with our experience so far!
Our daughter has been in the Nido classroom for about 4 months and we have been very impressed by Guidepost. The staff in her room are excellent communicators and take amazing care of her; she loves coming to daycare each morning. We have also been consistently impressed by the school leadership and their commitment to Montessori education. We recommend this daycare to everyone!
We had two children go through Guidepost and LOVED our experience with our older child. However, towards the end of her time there, the turnover was horrible, which resulted in untrained individuals and a couple of concerning incidents. But then they got a new administrative team and seemed to have an overhaul, so we ended up sending our younger child there. We had them enrolled for a short period of time before pulling them because of concerning ratios. There were several times where the ratio was 6 (or more) infants to 1 adult and we would hang out until another adult was able to come into the room -- which resulted in us being late to work. On the final day there were 8 infants and 1 adult in the room -- we left and never went back.
As first-time parents, we were anxious about finding the best daycare for our newborn. We are so grateful that we were able to get off the waitlist to join this school because our son has truly flourished under their guidance and supervision. Becky and Karen are excellent leaders, very transparent, and genuinely dedicated to the success of their staff and all the children under their care. Our teachers/guides are absolutely INCREDIBLE (Miss Destiny, Talya, Ary) and we appreciate their compassion and how much they genuinely love the children, are excited to watch them grow and develop personalities, and find joy in their daily work. I could not recommend this daycare more highly!
