GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What Illinois licensed

Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI WICKER PARK is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.

Day care, ages

2 to 5 years

Day care, licensed for

112 children

Languages reported

English

How the reviews split

The 4.7 average comes from 15 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star14
• 4 star0
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star1

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  We absolutely love this school. Our daughter is finishing her second year here and thriving socially and academically. The teachers and staff are incredible, and create such an enriching and inclusive learning environment for the kids, and a strong community feel for the families. I am thankful we landed here every day, and have recommended the school to close friends and neighbors who are also loving it.

  Patty ConwayMar 25, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We love Guidepost Wicker Park! Our older son attended for 3 years spending one year in the toddler classroom and then 2 years in the childrens house classroom with Ms. Maria who is wonderful! She is an amazing teacher who is also so caring and kind. Our younger son now attends there and he also started in the toddler class and is in his first year in Children’s house. We are lucky both of our boys could have Ms. Maria as their teacher!! The new head of school, Ms. Gladys, is amazing. She really cares about the school and the students. She’s been a teacher here and the assistant head of school for the past few years and really is a fixture at this location. Both of her kids also attend here. She definitely listens to parents suggestions and tries her best to incorporate these into the school. We also have wonderful afternoon activity options ranging from Indian dance, cooking class, piano, yoga, & soccer. The school also organizes monthly family activities on Saturdays- cooking, painting or gardening to get parents involved with the kids! The school also organizes an awesome Fall Fest every year. The kids often do nature walks and field trips around the neighborhood and the school is also in close proximity to Wicker Park for special occasions. The classrooms are large and clean and have a variety of different activities for them to choose from daily. We overall have loved our experience at Guidepost Wicker Park and absolutely recommend others to send their kids here. It is a wonderful and safe space for kids to learn and grow!

  Puja GogawaleMar 26, 2025
• ★★★★★

  Our child has been at Guidepost for a year and 1/2, attending both the toddler room and Children’s House. We moved to Guidepost after our original daycare-> preschool program left us wanting more. We’ve been delighted with everyone that works at Guidepost: guides, aids, administration. All 10/10, committed to these kids and making an amazing community. The education is wonderful. They offer a variety of programs to fill the afternoon schedule. We also love that there are dedicated play spaces both inside and outside. Hopefully elementary school won’t be a step back.

  Ashley GirouxDec 15, 2024
• ★★★★★

  Guidepost Montessori Wicker Park has been my family’s second home in Chicago. My two sons have grown with so much confidence and independence thanks to the loving care and kindness of all the staff. I have been part of the teaching staff and I’ve experienced first hand what it is like to be caring and making sure that we meet the needs of the children, no matter which classroom. We work as a family, second parents to all of them. The teachers work hard and give their best to maintain the consistency that the children need in order to thrive in their environment. Despite many challenges, the teachers are present and show willingness to help and guide the children each day. I’ve seen this in all staff that have come and gone. Wicker park stands strong because they have teachers who have stayed long enough to keep and maintain a solid foundation within this community.

  Jasmine LlenasApr 20, 2024
• ★★★★★

  Where do I even start?! I first enrolled my older daughter in Guidepost Montessori Wicker Park in 2018. Our initial and on going experience has been nothing short of exceptional. My younger daughter, is currently enrolled and on her last year here. It pains me to leave so badly, I almost contemplate having another baby. (…Almost ! Lol) We put both girls in their Spanish immersion program from the start. (Age 2) Let me say, if you are given the option, please do. It has greatly changed our lives and the trajectory of theirs for the better. Since not only are they learning another language, but in doing so, being exposed to dual language opens up problem solving regions in the brain that only are available during a portion of child development. That being said- Myself and others are blown away by their comprehension and over all language skills . (We are not a Spanish speaking household ) My oldest, now entering 3rd grade, has been accepted into the gifted Spanish program in her school because of the time she spent here. The manners, and general practice of a Montessori sit very high on my list of priorities. The children are in a truly Montessori space with raw materials and focus on developing their fine motor and social skills. My younger daughter had an initial rougher time adjusting at 2 (Covid baby)- but in knowledge of this, the staff took extra steps, time and personal care to ensure her adjustment was easier. Now she’s more confident and independent than I could even imagine! The school feels like family. It is warm, it is adorable, the children are all the just cutest friends. The families are delightful as well. It really brings the sense of belonging. They host many great mixers and are really involved in the bucktown community. I’ve made lifelong bonds with families and feel so deeply trusting to this school, their values and practices. I couldn’t have asked for a better school experience. Ms Gladys, Ms Nayeli, Ms Paulina, Mr Ricky, Ms, Julia, Ms Kewana, Ms Brittany amongst numerous, numerous others (seriously could just list the whole school) are just the absolute best in the business. Theyre diamonds in the rough, and we feel so blessed to have them in our lives. N

  Marissa AllegrettiApr 18, 2024
• ★★★★★

  We have been so happy at Guidepost Wicker Park! Our daughter has attended since 2021, first in the 2-year old classroom with Ms. Eliana, who was wonderful, and now in the "children's house" room with Ms. Maria and Ms. Sue, who are also wonderful. Ms. Maria in particular is incredible, bringing a calm warmth and joy to the classroom. Our daughter is learning a ton academically and socially. The new head and assistant heads of school, Ms. Brittney and Ms. Gladys, have also brought a great warm energy, and there is a sense of community. We're very glad we chose this preschool!

  Rachel HNov 30, 2023

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.