Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch
Closed today Next open Mon 7:00 AM
Description provided by the business.Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch. 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 $1,600 to $3,000 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
26462 Towne Centre Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92610
(Alton Pkwy)
| 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 |
Accreditations
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AMS
Military Assistance
- Offers Military Subsidies/Benefits
Financial Aid
- Offers Financial Aid
- Sibling Discount
Languages Spoken
- English
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 $1600 to $3000 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 $1600 to $3000 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 $1600 to $3000 per month
Elementary
Schedules
Full Time
Calendar
School Year
Description
Our Montessori Elementary program offers a personalized, dynamic education that supports each child’s curiosity, independence, and growth. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum - including literature, science, math, language, geography, history, and the arts—students explore big ideas, ask deep questions, and connect learning to the real world. Project-based work encourages time management, collaboration, and ownership over learning. As they follow their interests and work at their own pace, children develop essential life skills such as responsibility, perseverance, organization, and intrinsic motivation - preparing them not just for school, but for life. 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 $1600 to $3000 per month
Licensing
Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch 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
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
304371143
Capacity
54
Issued
12/16
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
304371142
Capacity
90
Issued
12/16
Parent Reviews
Our daughter attends Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch Elementary. The guides are wonderful. They challenge our daughter in a manner that helps her grow every day. Her growth is not only academic but as a person that respects her community. Our daughter WANTS to go to school. The hours are great for working parents and the school is also.open most holidays for parents that work holidays.
Guidepost Foothill is amazing! Excellent campus leadership and guides. We’ve been here five years for my kids (now ages 5 and 2). The kids love it. We know they’re safe, cared for, making friends, and learning life skills.
The school managment is great. They work with parents to solve child issues as they arise. I highly recommemd this school due to its high ethics and value. The environment of classroom help children learn and grow.
I have a six year-old and a nine year-old in the elementary program. I can't say enough about how positive their experience has been so far. For starters, the classroom is absolutely beautiful -- bright, and spacious, with tons of books and learning materials. The teachers are so warm and attentive. They individualize the curriculum for each child and are really active in communicating with me about progress and daily activities. They present lessons in a way that my children are truly engaged. Academics are interspersed with great practical learning opportunities, like cooking and caring for plants and pets. The other children in the class are the kind of peers you want -- kind, sweet, positive. It's a really magical experience. My only complaint is that when I pick my children up at the end of the day, they don't want to leave!! Highly recommend.
