History
We started Guidepost in 2016 for parents and educators like us--those who revere a child's potential and are looking for a school that does too. Today, our family of 100+ Montessori schools is thriving and the largest of its kind in the U.S. We serve 10,000+ students as young as 6 weeks through 8th grade.
Specialties
Guidepost West Alex is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in Alexandria offers a nurturing and educational environment for toddlers (18 to 30 months), young children (2 1/2 to 6 years old), and elementary students aged 6 to 12 (grades 1-6). We are pleased to offer our early years programs in Spanish, so your child can become truly bilingual.Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future health, well-being, and happiness at school and home. Montessori education provides your child with the tools to navigate lifelong learning.Are you searching for a daycare, preschool, or kindergarten in Alexandria, VA? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The daycare years correspond to our 'Nido' program, the preschool years correspond to our 'Toddler' program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children grow through joyful learning, Guidepost at West Alex can provide a nurturing environment for your son or daughter and prepare them for their elementary school years.