We started at Guidepost Downers Grove when it opened. It has been a wonderful experience, everyone…read moreis great and they really care about the children. We would recommend.

From the owner: Our school in Downers Grove is now accepting pre-registration deposits for first-priority placement…read morein our programs! Guidepost Montessori in Downers Grove is one of the most trusted Montessori schools in DuPage County, Illinois. Indoors, rooms are spacious, bright, and light-filled, creating a warm and calm space for children to work.

Incredible school like no other, for students who are academically advanced / gifted and crave…read morechallenge and empowering learning experiences. The teachers are masters in their field, the school day is incredibly vibrant with PE every day and fine arts, language & stem classes. The extracurricular options are vast. The students are incredibly kind and supportive of each other.

Great school but tends to greatly favor children whose parents are the biggest donors. Not fair in…read moremany ways if you are a medium donor.

We have LOVED our 5 years at TGS Oakbrook. I can't believe we are about to leave behind this daily…read morepart of our lives! The people at The Gardner School of Oakbrook Terrace have helped to raise our daughter to be the beautiful, smart, hilarious, creative, sweet little 5-and-a-half-year-old lady she is now. These women have changed her diapers, fed her nutritious meals, played with her, read to her, soothed her, encouraged her, loved her, taught her, shaped her, and helped her grow in every way possible. They've helped me be a better mom (& teacher, too). They've helped my husband in myriad ways as well. The teachers, administrators, and other staff are supportive and caring in all their interactions. The administrators were understanding whenever "life" happened and you needed to bend protocol to make all the things happen, whatever they might be. In our case, when our daughter was an infant, we actually pulled her out of TGS for a 6-month period because she was getting sick so often and so intensely. (Former preemie with low immune system plus she had the stereotypical childhood recurring ear infection.) When we decided we wanted to have her return, TGS welcomed us back with open arms. And...no matter what...every day during high traffic/morning drop-off/evening pick-up times, one of the administrators was there with a smiling face to greet parents and families at the front door. That meant more than it might seem on the surface. First of all, there were plenty of days where I blew into the building in quite a mood from my own long, trying school day with 100+ kids, but after I was greeted by a smiling Ms. Natalie, Ms. Jen, or Ms. Brittany and walked to my daughter's classroom, that interaction had managed to shift my focus to what kind of day my child had. Second, consistency is key with children and at TGS, it's demonstrated even in this area. Third, knowing you can count on that presence at a particular time makes it simple to plan quick verbal check-ins with TGS staff. The teachers were forever gracious about everything, including me dropping off incredibly late in the summer. :-P Enrichment teachers like Coach Janelle helped our daughter explore ballet, gymnastics, and theatre in a friendly, safe environment. We counted on Chef Nicole to prepare and serve tasty, healthy food several times a day every day & she always delivered. Most of all, we knew that daily our daughter's classroom teachers were doing absolutely amazing things, instilling in her a love of learning and an understanding of how school works... Ms. Angelika, Ms. Abbey, Ms. Tameka, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Angela, Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Cassi, Ms. Adriana, Ms. Ann, Ms. Anna, Ms. Lonnisha, Ms. Vanessa, Ms. Elyse: you are forever in our hearts. Beyond everything mentioned above, these women at TGS Oakbrook have always understood who our daughter is. That means they know what she responds well to and what she needs in order to feel safe, loved, & happy. It also means they knew what gaps needed to be filled and what she needed to work on. So at TGS, she has learned soooo much about how to be brave, to write, to play with friends (or to play alone when she's not feeling it!), to wash your hands at all the right times, to listen when others speak, ... Because of TGS Oakbrook and the women who work there, my daughter will walk into kindergarten at our neighborhood school the most prepared she could possibly be. And for that, we are forever grateful.

Worst ever daycare that I've experienced. Teachers are ignorant. Cold face! They don't hit your…read morechild, but they also don't care about. My heart still hurts whenever thinking of my kid's experience over there.

This is the BEST preschool in the Western Suburbs! Ms. Beth is the greatest teacher I could have…read moreever asked for! By the time my oldest left for kindergarden he was more than prepared. We are so happy with this school!

I am a former elementary school teacher and reading specialist, and tried several other preschools…read morein the area before "Miss Beth". Besides the fact that she is a Northwestern Graduate, a master Montessori Teacher, and loves her job, she truly CARES about her students. Although she has wait lists for children to get into her school, she constantly strives to improve and is always has her students' best interests in mind. My children are in school in Hinsdale in 4th and 3rd grade, and I have yet to meet another teacher that can hold a candle to her. In fact, her pre-school "report cards", consisting of a porfolio of a child's work as well as test results, have about 10 times more meaningful information in than I have ever received on any report card or teacher conference from my children in their current school. Both of my children were extremely well prepared academically and socially for school. She is one of the most amazing teachers I have ever met in my life!

Address is outdated. Been going since ripe age of 2.5. Awesome Principal, Awesome staff.read more

My son went here before we moved out of state and we still miss this school! The teachers are so…read moreskilled at making sure the students not just learn, but excel in their studies and beyond. My son was well above grade level when we transferred to public school in Texas and those gains have kept up even 2 years later. I'm positive that this is from the attention to development he received at Kindi. This is also why Kindi has been the gold standard for me- now that I have a toddler, I'm always making sure that her education at Montessori is in line with what my elder one received at Kindi. The community at Kindi is also wonderful- we had such a nice network of families who support the children's growth and work to give back to the community at large. We also love the diversity of the school. This means that kids understand and appreciate both their own and others' cultural identities and backgrounds. If Mr. Hatem ever opens a school in Texas, we'd transfer in a heartbeat.

I have my 3-year-old triplet girls and 18-month-old son enrolled at Guidepost Montessori for a…read morefull-time schedule, five days a week, and I couldn't be happier with our experience. The girls absolutely love Miss Tara, Miss Julia, and all the teachers they interact with, coming home excited each day to share stories of their day. One of my daughters even has a half-day at school before being brought to daycare by the school bus, and she's always met on time, making for a smooth transition to the rest of her day at Guidepost. My son is starting to talk now, and it's incredible to hear the new words he learns at daycare. Miss Nereida and Miss Jelena have a special bond with him, and he clearly loves his time with them. The positive energy he and my girls bring home is wonderful. The daycare also does an amazing job encouraging independence. It's heartwarming to see the kids come home and confidently clean up after meals or playtime. I highly recommend Guidepost Montessori to anyone looking for a nurturing, joyful, and independence-focused environment for their children!

I highly recommend Hypost Daycare! The teachers are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to the…read morechildren's growth and happiness. The environment is warm, safe, and very well organized. My child feels comfortable and excited to go every day, which means so much to me as a parent.

I have more than one kid attend Pathway, and we love it. It is home for our kids. I can tell you…read morethat my kids transitioned easily to the public school. My youngest is in 1st grade right now. She is one of the top readers in her class. She is excelling in math beyond belief, but I am going to tell you a story that exemplifies why Pathway and Courtney, the director, are so outstanding. At parent teacher conferences at the public school this year, my daughter's ( a Pathway graduate) first grade teacher started with a story about how our daughter is such an important member of their class. She proceeded to retell a situation from class the other day when a boy was getting upset because he couldn't find something in his desk. Our daughter walked over to his desk and said,"don't worry, we can find it together." She then squatted down next to his desk and starting helping him look through his desk. " is it here?" She called. "No? Let's keep looking." More and more students sat and watched as she helped his kid look for the lost item. Our daughter joking and encouraging him that it would be found. " wait... wait ... what do I see here?" She cried out finally and pulled the item from the desk. The entire class cheered. Her first grade teacher teared up as she told us this story. I tell you this story because this is classic Pathway. So many times I have been over there and I have witness Courtney working with students just like this. Being encouraging. Being compassionate. Being thoughtful. Helping children navigate he complexities of being part of a community. Passing this wonder skills onto my children. Have my children excelled academically at Pathway? Sure, but more importantly they have learned to be good people. That is priceless and worth more than I can convey in a Yelp review.

We love Creative World Montessori. All three of our children have gone through the programs,…read moreincluding kindergarten enrichment. Our children have thrived in this environment and learned valuable skills not only academically, but even more importantly, socially and emotionally. What we appreciate most is the Montessori philosophy itself. The emphasis on independence, curiosity, responsibility, respect, and a love of learning has truly rubbed off on our children. They have developed confidence in themselves, learned to think critically, and gained a sense of ownership over their learning. The lessons and values they learned at Creative World have extended far beyond the classroom and continue to shape who they are today!

I've had two children attend Creative World and have recommended it to friends and neighbors. It's…read morea family run business which is a lovely alternative to some of the other options in the area. We've had experiences with care at other places nearby and its made me really appreciate Creative World. The classrooms are organized, calm and clean - the structure of Montessori has had a positive impact on my kids. I know when I drop them off each day that they're being well cared for. It's a great community of kids, staff and parents, definitely a neighborhood gem!

Miss Diana is absolutely amazing with children! She'll treat your child as her own!! Many years of…read moreexperience here. Alex who runs the office is fantastic. Your child will be happy here! Amazing bilingual Montessori school that you can't go wrong with.

Ms. Diana cared for my daughter as a baby and toddler. She is a wonderful teacher and is Montessori…read morecertified. She provides a wonderful environment in her classroom and is very patient with the children. She is extremely dedicated and passionate about providing excellent care and learning for the kids. The Spanish immersion component is excellent too; we speak English at home and my daughter learned Spanish so easily. She was speaking Spanish & English simultaneously as she learned to talk. My daughter learned a lot from her and enjoyed going to daycare every day; she didn't want to come home!