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Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley offers a range of Montessori programs that include child-paced learning with one-on-one lessons using intentionally designed, hands-on materials. The program follows mission and core values rooted in Montessori philosophy and includes language immersion options for enrolled children. It is part of a network of high-fidelity Montessori schools that serve children from infancy through kindergarten.
• Ages: 6 weeks–6 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm, with full-time and part-time options and year-round, extended-day programming at no extra cost
Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley offers a Nido program for children 6 weeks to 16 months, a Toddler program for children 16 months to 3 years, and a Children’s House program for children 3 to 6 years old, with the third year of Children’s House serving as a capstone kindergarten year. The school follows a year-round calendar with minimal school breaks and includes extended-day care at no extra cost. Families receive daily photo and video updates, regular milestone meetings, and parent-child events that showcase each child’s progress. At Guidepost, the stated mission is to give every child the opportunity to thrive in a high-quality Montessori environment.
Parent reviewers across Guidepost Montessori locations describe guides who focus on knowledge and skills rather than memorization, and on individualization rather than standardization. Reviews mention children being ahead of non-Montessori peers in subjects such as math, science, and English, and note growth in areas such as critical thinking, creativity, and independence. Parents also describe friendly and caring staff, clear communication, attention to safety and food allergies, and environments where children participate in activities such as music, dance, and soccer. Multiple reviewers state that their children are happy at pick-up, that they see a strong Montessori difference, and that they would highly recommend Guidepost Montessori programs.
Last updated March 6, 2026.
• Ages: 6 weeks–6 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm, with full-time and part-time options and year-round, extended-day programming at no extra cost
Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley offers a Nido program for children 6 weeks to 16 months, a Toddler program for children 16 months to 3 years, and a Children’s House program for children 3 to 6 years old, with the third year of Children’s House serving as a capstone kindergarten year. The school follows a year-round calendar with minimal school breaks and includes extended-day care at no extra cost. Families receive daily photo and video updates, regular milestone meetings, and parent-child events that showcase each child’s progress. At Guidepost, the stated mission is to give every child the opportunity to thrive in a high-quality Montessori environment.
Parent reviewers across Guidepost Montessori locations describe guides who focus on knowledge and skills rather than memorization, and on individualization rather than standardization. Reviews mention children being ahead of non-Montessori peers in subjects such as math, science, and English, and note growth in areas such as critical thinking, creativity, and independence. Parents also describe friendly and caring staff, clear communication, attention to safety and food allergies, and environments where children participate in activities such as music, dance, and soccer. Multiple reviewers state that their children are happy at pick-up, that they see a strong Montessori difference, and that they would highly recommend Guidepost Montessori programs.
Last updated March 6, 2026.
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