Guidepost Montessori at Brooklyn Heights 212 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

"My daughter has been attending the school for two months now and we couldn’t be happier. She is in the elementary classroom and thriving. The guides and the administration teams have been phenomenal with updates and communication. The curriculum focuses on inspiring the child and have them take the lead in seeking the knowledge. Last week she received a lesson on the coins and she decided to make a whole PPT presentation for the whole class about coins and she coupled that with a work sheet that she drafted for each child. As a parent, I was impressed with what a 9 years old can do on a Montessori environment. Also, I was so relieved when I learnt they do language and Math assessments to make sure each child is progressing according to their grade level. Also, the fact that the school offers extended care was extremely helpful for me as a working parent. Each single staff member I interacted with was extremely professional and deeply care about the wellbeing of each student. Enroll your child in this school and you’ll never regret the decision."

"We arrived at Guidepost after three years at a small Waldorf school and couldn't be more pleased with Guidepost Montessori BH. The school director, faculty, and staff are so wonderfully kind and supportive, we can see and feel them connecting deeply with both our children. The kids go out twice a day to a small field overlooking the waterfront. We look forward to teacher-parent conferences and reading school reports, which also show great sensitivity, kindness, and respect."

"We were welcomed warmly into the Guidepost Montessori community after an unfortunate mishap with a previous school. The administration guided us with such clarity, grace and care that we knew immediately we had found a gem! My now 7 year old is often eager to get to school, make a plan for his work and equally eager to relay the days happenings at pick up. The classroom teachers are so detailed in their communication that I never feel left out or confused about what occurs in the classroom. Guidepost Montessori is somewhat of an ideal school! From it’s clear communication, attention to detail and overall happy students I have found an incredible school environment for my son for years to come!"

"We are very happy with our experience at Guidepost Montessori, Brooklyn Heights. The teachers and administration are all wonderful - they care deeply that all children are happy, learning, and getting what they need to thrive. They also teach kids that learning can be fun, how to independently explore, work within a group, and communicate respectfully to others. The school has done a wonderful job of communicating the individual updates for each child, but also what's going on in the school, how to get involved, and what's coming up for the families and kids. They spend recess outdoors in nearby parks, and offer after school care where they go outside again. The facility is on the smaller side, but it offers an intimate space for children to learn and grow in. We've had nothing but positive feelings since joining the Guidepost family. We are so happy we found it!"

"I cannot speak more highly of the teachers and staff at Guidepost Montessori at Brooklyn Heights, and of the school program as a whole. In the 6 months than our son has been a student in the Children's House program (3-6 year olds), he has grown in such amazing ways. He is more grounded, mature, curious, courageous, patient, respectful, and communicative. I am so proud of our son, and I am so grateful to everyone at the school. The teachers are kind, gifted, knowledgeable & dedicated. They are excellent at facilitating the students in dually independent & collaborative learning approach that Montessori schools are known for. Our son has developed genuine and meaningful connections to his teachers, both in the classroom & during after school. I can feel how much they really care about him and his development. And he just loves them all! The style of learning the school provides is just what our son needs. He has space to explore is own interests (everything!) and at his own pace (fast!) through the independent work cycles during each day. He has the opportunity to go outside everyday to the beautiful Brooklyn bridge park to explore nature with his classmates, which is an absolute must for him - as he definitely needs lots of space to run and he loves the natural world. My favorite part of the learning approach for our son's age-group, is that he is first learning lots of practice life styles to strengthen his focus, coordination, and process, before diving into more abstract subjects. It is serving as a great bridge for him. With simple but impactful activities like grinding coffee, juicing oranges, serving tea, watering plants, rolling and unrolling mats - he is firstly learning How To Learn. This has helped him so much to transition into the classroom environment with activities he already loves to do (like prep veggies and water plants). Also, one incredible perk of this school is that the teachers take photos of our son throughout each day (along with detailed descriptions of what activity or lesson he is working on, how this fits into his learning program, and how his is progressing) and they share them with us on a simple digital platform we access from home. I get to see multiple photos and descriptions of his lessons EVERYDAY - which is priceless. I know exactly what he's working on, so I can continue those activities at home, and I can have real conversations with him about his day b/c I have a window into what he's done. I am so grateful our son is at Guidepost Montessori, and I sincerely recommend the school to any parent looking for a safe, peaceful, enriching space for their child to grow. Thank you Guidepost at BK Heights!"