Guidepost
Montessori

at Flower Mound
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Tours & Events
Flower Mound.
Monday-Friday | 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Nido (6 weeks to 18 months)
Toddler (18 months to 2.5/3 years)
Children's House (2.5/3 to 6 years)
Spanish Immersion (18 months to 6 years)

2501 Simmons Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75022 US
Sarah Keller
Conveniently located across from The Woods at Wellington, Guidepost at Flower Mound offers early childhood programs for infants and toddlers, as well as preschool - kindergarten for children between 2.5 and 6 years old.

We offer 3-day & 5-day care for infants and toddlers, along with 1/2 day (pick up by 12:30 p.m.) and all-inclusive full day (pick up by 6 p.m.). Our Pre-K - K program is 5 days per week, also with 1/2 day or all-inclusive full day.

We share daily photo and video updates and collaborate with parents to plan and track progress for each of your child's milestones.
Sarah Keller . Head of School
Tours & Events
Child crawling with toy

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spanish immersion at guidepost flower mound.

Children under the age of six absorb language effortlessly, which is why we are pleased to offer bilingual environments. In our Spanish Immersion program, children learn both Spanish and English literacy skills, however, the prevailing language spoken throughout the day is Spanish. The overall emphasis on Spanish rapidly increases fluency, as children feel naturally compelled to communicate with their Spanish-speaking guides. Learn more about our Spanish Immersion program here

The gift of language: Spanish Immersion at Guidepost Montessori

extra curriculars .

At Guidepost Flower Mound, we partner with local businesses to provide a wide range of fun extra activities. For a small fee, Toddler and Children's House students can participate in these extracurriculars during the afternoon.

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“Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word. If you tell them, they will watch your lips move. If you show them, they will want to do it themselves.”

-Maria Montessori

#guidepostmontessori #flowermound #nowenrolling #iamcapable #montessoriquote #spanishimmersion #childrenshouse #workcycle
Jan 21
“Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word. If you tell them, they will watch your lips move. If you show them, they will want to do it themselves.” -Maria Montessori #guidepostmontessori #flowermound #nowenrolling #iamcapable #montessoriquote #spanishimmersion #childrenshouse #workcycle
What is it?
A work mat and a box with a lid. Each compartment contains a gradation of one color from dark to light. The colors are red, blue, yellow, green, purple, orange, gray, brown, and pink.
Memory games are taught when it is observed that the child has exhausted her interest in the material. The child’s interest is stimulated again to help the child perfect her perceptions and make conscious of her classifications before she leaves the material behind.
The material is laid down one side of a mat or table so that there is room for something matching to go beside it. If there are pairs, they should be paired. A piece is selected to match. The child to find something like it in the environment and brings her finds to the mat and places it by the selected piece. She continues this process until all objects possible are matched.

Why do we do it?
Provides the keys to orient the child in the world of color
Develops chromatic sensitivity
Prolongs the period of activity with the material which ensures a more thorough absorption
Gives a stimulus for discovering more variations in the material
Verifies language
Bridges the activity of working with the quality of the material in its isolated form to discovering the qualities of the material in the world about her

How to help at home?
Continue to explore with colors and shades of colors in the environment. Color mixing with food coloring or paints is a great way to let the child experiment with making new colors.

#guidepostmontessori #childrenshouse #workcycle #iamcapable #montessorimaterials #flowermound
Jan 17
What is it? A work mat and a box with a lid. Each compartment contains a gradation of one color from dark to light. The colors are red, blue, yellow, green, purple, orange, gray, brown, and pink. Memory games are taught when it is observed that the child has exhausted her interest in the material. The child’s interest is stimulated again to help the child perfect her perceptions and make conscious of her classifications before she leaves the material behind. The material is laid down one side of a mat or table so that there is room for something matching to go beside it. If there are pairs, they should be paired. A piece is selected to match. The child to find something like it in the environment and brings her finds to the mat and places it by the selected piece. She continues this process until all objects possible are matched. Why do we do it? Provides the keys to orient the child in the world of color Develops chromatic sensitivity Prolongs the period of activity with the material which ensures a more thorough absorption Gives a stimulus for discovering more variations in the material Verifies language Bridges the activity of working with the quality of the material in its isolated form to discovering the qualities of the material in the world about her How to help at home? Continue to explore with colors and shades of colors in the environment. Color mixing with food coloring or paints is a great way to let the child experiment with making new colors. #guidepostmontessori #childrenshouse #workcycle #iamcapable #montessorimaterials #flowermound
✏Metal Insets: Short Strokes to Fill

What is it?
Ten metal geometric shapes with metal frames (in contrasting colors).
The child chooses any shape and its frame. He places the frame on specially cut paper that is the same size as the frame and traces the empty space (where the shape inset fits). Then he places the shape over the outline and traces it. This creates 2 lines very close to each other. He then very carefully colors in the shape without lifting his pencil using short strokes to fill.

Why do we do it?
Mastery of the hand in using and controlling a writing instrument: both in keeping within limits and lightness of touch.
To cultivate a sense of geometric design.
To enhance the artistic sense.

#guidepostmontessori #childrenshouse #flowermound #workcycles #iamcapable #montessorimaterials
Jan 14
✏Metal Insets: Short Strokes to Fill What is it? Ten metal geometric shapes with metal frames (in contrasting colors). The child chooses any shape and its frame. He places the frame on specially cut paper that is the same size as the frame and traces the empty space (where the shape inset fits). Then he places the shape over the outline and traces it. This creates 2 lines very close to each other. He then very carefully colors in the shape without lifting his pencil using short strokes to fill. Why do we do it? Mastery of the hand in using and controlling a writing instrument: both in keeping within limits and lightness of touch. To cultivate a sense of geometric design. To enhance the artistic sense. #guidepostmontessori #childrenshouse #flowermound #workcycles #iamcapable #montessorimaterials
Round #2 of Snow Day pics from our Guidepost Flower Mound community! We'll see everyone back on campus Monday with loads of snow stories to tell!

#guidepostmontessori #flowermoundtx #guidepostfamily #snowday #dalaska
Jan 11
Round #2 of Snow Day pics from our Guidepost Flower Mound community! We'll see everyone back on campus Monday with loads of snow stories to tell! #guidepostmontessori #flowermoundtx #guidepostfamily #snowday #dalaska
The campus may have been closed due to the weather, but nothing stopped our community from making the most of it!

✅️ Zoom Class Sessions
✅️ Playing in the Snow
✅️ Lesson Planning
✅️ Training
✅️ Wear PJs all Day

#guidepostmontessori #flowermoundtx #guidepostfamily #snowday
Jan 10
The campus may have been closed due to the weather, but nothing stopped our community from making the most of it! ✅️ Zoom Class Sessions ✅️ Playing in the Snow ✅️ Lesson Planning ✅️ Training ✅️ Wear PJs all Day #guidepostmontessori #flowermoundtx #guidepostfamily #snowday
Dec 23
🎄Happy Holidays from your Guidepost Montessori at Flower Mound Team! #guidepostfamily #guidepostmontessori #happyholidays #flowermound #montessoriguides
Dec 20
Children's House Extended Day used boxes from our new Nido 2 room shipment to have a fun afternoon! #extendedday #guidepostmontessori #childrenhouse #flowermound
Dec 15
🎄🎅 This past Friday, we celebrated the holidays and invited families for breakfast and Santa and classroom activities! #guidepostmontessori #flowermoundtx #guidepostfamily #happyholidays #Santa #flowermoundevents
Dec 2
🌲 Santa will be visiting us starting at 8:30am on Friday, December 13th! Photographer will be on site for photos and pancake breakfast in the gym for families! Pajamas are welcome! #guidepostmontessori #flowermound #santa #breakfast #flowermoundcommunity #flowermoundevents
Nov 27
Friendly reminder that Guidepost Montessori at Flower Mound will be closed this Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving break. Wishing all of our families and guides a joyful holiday! #guidepostmontessori #thanksgiving #flowermound
Nov 26
In the Toddler classroom, children have access to increasingly-sophisticated Montessori activities. These activities support the toddler in learning to solve problems and make choices, as well as giving them plenty of opportunities to practice a variety of physical movements. #guidepostmontessori #toddlerlife #flowermoundtx #iamcapable #workcycle
Nov 25
Tasting Bottles What is it? 8 identical, small, bottles with plastic droppers split into two sets on two trays: two contain a saline solution, two contain a sugar solution, two contain a bitter solution, and two contain a sour solution; two paper cups with drinking water; one teaspoon; two pieces of paper towel The child is introduced to the name of the material. She carries the trays of bottles to the table one at a time. She lines the first set of bottles vertically on the left side of the table and the second set on the right side of the table. She chooses the first bottle from the first set, holds it with her left hand, and opens it with her right hand. With her right hand, she squeezes the rubber part and lets go of it to fill a small amount, pours a small amount onto the teaspoon, and returns the dropper to the bottle. She then tastes the liquid from the spoon, places the spoon in one cup, and takes a small drink from the second cup. The child repeats the process with the second set until she finds the matching bottle. She takes the next bottle from the first set and repeats the process until all bottles are paired. Why do we do it? To refine the gustatory sense. Isolation of the gustatory sense to develop an awareness of the four fundamental tastes. How to help at home? Taste different flavors and talk about if they are salty, sweet, sour, or bitter. #guidepostmontessori #childrenhouse #iamcapable #lessonplanning #flowermound #montessorimaterial #iamcapable #sensory #tastingbottles
Nov 23
We are so grateful for our families, staff and students for creating such a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast! #guidepostfamily #guidepostmontessori #thanksgiving #thankyou #flowermound
Nov 20
What is it? 6 models representing contrasting land and water forms. The child fills the forms with water to see the contrasts (for example between and island and a lake). Later the adult will return and give the language for the forms: island & lake, peninsula & gulf, isthmus & strait. Why do we do it? Preparation for the further study of geography. How to help at home? Look at maps, talk about different land and water forms. #materialhighlight #guidepostmontessori #flowermound #childrenshouse #presentation #landandwater #iamcapable
Nov 6
#naptime #choosekindness #guidepostmontessori #childrenshouse #iamcapable #flowermound #prek
Oct 31
This "Circle Time" activity illustrates a meaningful approach to collaborative learning, where over 20 students from three different classrooms gathered with a shared focus. During this session, each student actively participated in a geography exercise, identifying continents as their names were called. This structure not only reinforced their geographical knowledge but also fostered essential social skills like patience, attentive listening, and leadership as students took turns responding. Such coordinated group activities are instrumental in building a sense of community and providing an environment for students to engage constructively with their peers. This experience highlights the value of structured, multi-classroom interactions in supporting both academic learning and the development of interpersonal skills. #guidepostmontessori #flowermoundtx #iamcapable #childeenshouse #childledlearning #Montessori #circletime
Oct 26
Thank you to our families and team for braving the Texas heat this evening for our Fall Festival! #guidepostmontessori #flowermoundtx #fallfestival #bouncehouse #pumpkins
Oct 4
⭐Lesson Highlight: Tasting Bottles What is it? 8 identical, small, bottles with plastic droppers split into two sets on two trays: two contain a saline solution, two contain a sugar solution, two contain a bitter solution, and two contain a sour solution; two paper cups with drinking water; one teaspoon; two pieces of paper towel The child is introduced to the name of the material. She carries the trays of bottles to the table one at a time. She lines the first set of bottles vertically on the left side of the table and the second set on the right side of the table. She chooses the first bottle from the first set, holds it with her left hand, and opens it with her right hand. With her right hand, she squeezes the rubber part and lets go of it to fill a small amount, pours a small amount onto the teaspoon, and returns the dropper to the bottle. She then tastes the liquid from the spoon, places the spoon in one cup, and takes a small drink from the second cup. The child repeats the process with the second set until she finds the matching bottle. She takes the next bottle from the first set and repeats the process until all bottles are paired. Why do we do it? To refine the gustatory sense. Isolation of the gustatory sense to develop an awareness of the four fundamental tastes. How to help at home? Taste different flavors and talk about if they are salty, sweet, sour, or bitter. #guidepostmontessori #childrenshouse #workcycle #lessonhighlight #sensorial #montessori #prek
Sep 27
To round off the Apple Extended Day theme, students chopped apples and built structures! #apples #guidepostmontessori #flowermoundtx #flowermound #Extendedday #childrenshouse
Sep 24
Children's House 1 in action during their Tuesday work cycle. #guidepostmontessori #childrenshouse #workcycle #iamcapable #flowermound

what parents are saying.

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Marie Lonergan
May 21, 2024 on google
Guidepost is great!! We have loved ALL our teachers over the years. Especially, Mrs. Krithika. Her approach at the Montessori school is nothing short of transformative. With her patience and dedication, she creates an environment where children thrive, not just academically, but emotionally and socially. Her classroom is a place where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. She is truly a gift to the world of teaching, shaping young minds and hearts with grace, passion, and boundless love. I have been so blessed to have both of my children under her guidance for the past 5 years. She is truly amazing!! 🤩
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Prachi Sharma
May 12, 2024 on google
The fact, that me and my husband drove 40 minutes one side to get my kid to study here, says a lot about this school. We moved closer to the school to get my both kids to go here because I saw examplary growth and a lot of potential in my children once they were a regular here. Their staff does a commendable job and I wanna give a huge shout out to the most loving Ms. Bea who puts in so much effort in basic life skills of these kids like toileting etc. The very caring Ms. Faith who has been the guide for both my kids now and my kids love her like family. Ms. Krithika who has recognised the potential in my child and has given more power to her. My kids feel so much at home here that I often find them interacting comfortably and confidently to even the teachers who are not my kids’ guides while in corridors or outdoors.
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Brent Land
Mar 12, 2024 on google
Love guidepost Montessori. The first week we transferred to this school we noticed a huge improvement in our child’s development and personality. We have now been here for 2 years. Great staff, amazing teachers. Plenty of fun events for the children and parents through out the year.
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Shino Annie
May 8, 2024 on google
My daughter started with this school 1.5 years ago and we are very happy with how she has been learning and growing. She has made great process in vocabulary, math, geography and practical life. Ms Krithika is one of the best teachers and is very kind and patient with the children. We look forward to sending our twins to the same class in a couple of years! We are well informed about child’s progress, day to day activities through pictures and weekly emails. Also, they above and beyond for parents for celebrating special days and festivals. Highly recommend Ms Krithika’s class and the school.
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Ziwei Yao
Apr 22, 2024 on google
After my daughter just joined, I was so surprised that she felt comfortable and happy within 3 days. It took her more than one week on transferring from toddler class to kid class in the previous school. To me, clean environment is very important to all kids’ health. This school did a wonderful job. I can smell the light disinfectant if I drop my daughter very early in the day. My daughter only went to doctor twice this year. Also, I was encouraged to come over ANYTIME to see my daughter. All other schools require appointment. That means the school is so confident of what they do. They guarantee my daughter is taken care of very well anytime. My daughter is very active and demanding. However, the teachers here are very patient to her and take care of her very well. She shared with us a lot of details about her funny life in the school. Overall, it is a wonderful school and I will definitely recommend it to anyone based on my daughter’s experience.
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Grace Hausman
Apr 25, 2024 on google
Our son has been in the infant classroom for a few months and we absolutely love it. We came from a traditional daycare and so quickly saw the Montessori difference after switching. We love the teachers and the administrative staff!! Highly recommend to any and everyone!
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Adrianne Houseman
Feb 2, 2024 on google
My son has been attending Guidepost’s toddler classroom for a little over a year. The amount of growth I’ve seen not only in his cognitive development, but social and emotional development brings me so much joy. As someone who has experience working in childcare- I can faithfully say that the staff here are par to none. We get weekly newsletters highlighting students growth, as well as daily reports outlining his needs that were met throughout the day-and pictures! Ms. Sixela, Ms. Faith and Ms. B are awesome guides. We also chose to enroll our now 7 mo as well at 8 weeks-and love Ms. Rubina and Ms. Jasmine!
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Joel Hernandez
Dec 13, 2023 on google
This school feels like a close knit community centered on the kids development. We like that the teachers maintain the right amount of discipline for the betterment of your child while continuously showing them love.
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Karen Barker
Jul 26, 2023 on google
Amazing teachers and staff! Everyone is extremely friendly and attentive to the childrens and parent needs. Both of my boys have learned and grown so much since starting school here. Their methods of teaching are the best!
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Inna B.
May 31, 2019 on yelp
If you value your child's development and education, this place is phenomenal! It's not a daycare, it's a place your child will learn to be independent and...
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Amy R.
Jun 3, 2019 on yelp
We have been so pleased with Guidepost Montessori! When we moved to Flower Mound a year ago, we were very selective about where our son would spend his...
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RG
Jun 26, 2023 on google
My son has been going to Guidepost Montessori since he was 6 months old and is now graduating to kindergarten. He has evolved so much during this time. We have been to different Montessori day cares for my older kid, by far, this is the best day care experience we have had. From the administrative staff to the teachers, we have been so impressed with the quality of care and education our son has received. Their teachers are wonderful! Ms Krithika did an AMAZING job with our sweet boy! She pushes the kids to their true potential, encourages them to take challenging tasks, keeps track of their progress and provides periodic feedback to parents. The assistant teacher Ms Lorenna is also very caring with the kids and does a wonderful job! I would recommend Guidepost Montessori to anyone who is looking for a quality day care in flower mound. It’s just not a place where kids are being watched but it provides a positive environment where kids thrive and grow!!
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Inna Balaban
May 31, 2019 on google
If you value your child’s development and education, this place is phenomenal! It’s not a daycare, it’s a place your child will learn to be independent and confident in themself as an individual. We started at 11.5 months (tried nanny and a couple other schools before) and after 2 months she is walking into the school on her own, uses utensils, loves to listen to books being read to her, participates in class activists, and is a lot better at handling her emotions. This was the only school that was willing to accommodate my early potty training, and continue to work with her on it!The teacher to student ratios are better than i have ever seen and they ACTUALLY stick to them. (I never understood how a 5:1 ratio for infants is possible. 0-17 month group is 3:1 here) Every time I go to drop her off, I feel great about having my daughter attend the school. Teachers are so patient and loving!! I love all of them. The head of the school Brandy is amazing at communicating and makes everything easy. I drive 1.5 hours some days to get to work so I can keep her in this school.
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Loralie Tuggle
Mar 4, 2019 on google
Guidepost Montessori has been such a blessing to our family. The teachers and staff are so incredibly insightful and helpful. They create a warm, friendly, and positive environment for the students which encourages self motivation in learning. My daughter is almost two and she LOVES going to school. We love that Guidepost embraces true Montessori methodology. We have seen our daughter come out of her shell and truly blossom in the year that she has been attending for three days a week. I am impressed that they go out of their way to educate parents on techniques and demonstrate materials allowing us to incorporate the Montessori way in our home. We very highly recommend Guidepost Montessori Flower Mound!
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explore our programs.

Our approach is designed to empower each child to achieve independence by combining our hands-on curriculum with personalized learning to create an environment where curiosity flourishes, independence grows, and academic excellence is a natural outcome.

We want your child to see and believe: “I am capable!”

Nido.
A nurturing space for babies to walk, talk, and explore
Toddler.
For children ages 18 months to 3 years old
Children's House.
A preschool for hands-on reading, writing, math and more
Spanish Immersion.
For children ages 18 months to 6 years old

what makes us stand out.

How is the Guidepost Montessori approach different from conventional education?

At Guidepost, we join with parents on their mission to help their child grow and live well. Together, we design an education to empower each child to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence she needs to craft an independent, flourishing life.

Though there are many differences between the conventional approach and Guidepost, here are some of the most important:

Conventional Education vs Guidepost Montessori
What is the Guidepost Mission?

At Guidepost, our mission is to support each child in achieving her own independence. To do this, we help her gain the knowledge, build the skills, and craft the personal character she needs to flourish. Above all, our goal is to cultivate joy—in the pursuit of knowledge, in effort applied to work worth doing, in the achievements of herself and others, and in taking the steps to author her own life.

Read more about the Guidepost Mission.

Learn about the key milestones we support—from infancy through high school.

Read more about why we educate for independence, and how we support independence for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-age children.

What are the outcomes of your programs?

Montessori education is known world-wide for having positive impacts on both academics and social and emotional skills.

At Guidepost Montessori, when we design an environment to meet the developmental needs and interests of children alongside personalized care and support, the child can learn advanced skills at an accelerated pace.

Our students, for example, regularly learn to read by the time they’re 4-years-old and can perform all four math operations with 4-digit numbers by the end of their Kindergarten year.

The language and math skills of our kindergartners are on a par with what children in conventional programs learn in 3rd grade or beyond! What’s more, our students learn advanced academics joyfully—while simultaneously developing deep focus, self-discipline, and positive social skills.

Read more about the Guidepost Montessori advanced Language Curriculum in Children’s House.

Read more about the Guidepost Montessori advanced Math Curriculum in Children’s House.


Do your programs include Kindergarten?

Yes! The third year of our Children’s House program, designed for 3- to 6-year-olds, is the capstone kindergarten year. In this year, the child has been well-prepared to experience an explosion of literacy, learn advanced math concepts, and use her hard-won ability to focus, problem-solve, and persist through challenges to then make advanced gains across the curriculum. Children who continue with Guidepost through Kindergarten are often well-ahead of their peers when they enter 1st grade.

Learn more about the capstone Kindergarten year at Guidepost.

Learn more about the next exciting stage: the Guidepost elementary program.

Following elementary, students continue on to our Montessori middle and high school, the Academy of Thought & Industry: a school that combines a classical liberal arts emphasis on history and great books, and a Montessori emphasis on independence and agency.

How does Guidepost partner with parents?

At Guidepost, we want to make the best education the best for children and parents. This is why we provide year-round, extended-day programming at no extra cost, enabling consistent and uninterrupted access to the care and developmental support parents expect. We invite you into your child’s world—with daily photo and video updates, regular milestone meetings, and parent-child events that showcase your child’s progress. We work to understand your unique context and needs, so that we can provide support for milestones at home as well as at school.

In everything we do, we strive to cultivate joy as you watch your child grow!

Read about Transparent Classroom, the app that provides a window into your child’s day.

Read about recent family events such as Grandparent’s Day, a cultural celebration, and a spring celebration.

start your journey with us.

Our team of admissions specialists are ready to meet you and get you started on your journey within the Guidepost community. We're here to provide your family with the information and confidence you need to enroll in one of our programs.

Learn more about Montessori.

Read our enrollment guide.

Book a school tour.

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