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Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile

226 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
4.0 (11 reviews)

Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile is a school that follows the Montessori educational approach, emphasizing self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play. The school's educational methodology is designed to foster independence, social skills, and emotional intelligence in children, with a focus on nurturing independent, confident learners. Key programs and features of the school include a range of classes for different age groups, from Nido (6 weeks to 18 months) to Elementary (6 to 12 years), as well as a Spanish Immersion program for children aged 2 to 6 years. The school also offers a summer camp program with outdoor activities, fun challenges, and exciting themes, and provides daily updates to parents through an app, encouraging communication between guides/teachers and parents. The school's unique characteristics include its commitment to fostering independence and self-directed learning, a focus on cultivating joy and a love of learning, and a supportive community that encourages children to flourish and reach their full potential. Additionally, the school provides a whole-child approach to education, focusing on the development of the entire child, not just academic achievement, and offers thoughtfully prepared environments and authentic Montessori materials to facilitate learning. Overall, Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile offers a unique and nurturing educational environment that empowers children to build knowledge, skills, and confidence, and to develop into independent, self-motivated learners.

Location
Map of 226 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Contact Information
Hours of Operation
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