Guidepost Montessori at Columbus Square
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Overview
Educational philosophy
MontessoriPrograms offered
Infant · Toddler · 3 yrs – 6 yrs
Annual tuition
—
School continues
Through Kindergarten
Total students
~50
Financial aid
Not offered
Sibling & legacy
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Guidepost Montessori at Columbus Square was an Upper West Side location of the Guidepost Montessori network (Higher Ground Education), offering authentic Montessori education for children from 6 weeks through Kindergarten. It ran a year-round calendar with extended-day care included at no extra cost, all-inclusive pricing, a large outdoor space, and an optional Mandarin language-immersion track. NOTE: this location now appears to be permanently closed.
Programs & Schedule
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Contact school; [Detail: Nido / 6 weeks-2 yrs] Year-round, extended-day included (franchise-standard). Tuition not published (all-inclusive). Center appears closed.
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Contact school; [Detail: Toddler / 2-3 yrs] Year-round, extended-day included (franchise-standard). Tuition not published. Center appears closed.
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Contact school; 2026-2027 rate; [Detail: Children's House / 3-6 yrs mixed-age] Single Montessori Primary classroom (ages 3-6, incl. the Kindergarten year). Year-round, extended-day option.
Admissions
This school enrolls on a rolling basis year-round (subject to availability and waitlists). There is no fixed application deadline — reach out to the school directly to check for current openings.
Leadership
Rivkah Schack
Culture & Community
Authentic Montessori education (Higher Ground Education / Guidepost network). Child-paced, individualized, hands-on learning across Practical Life, Sensorial, Literacy, Mathematics, and Grace & Courtesy, in mixed-age prepared environments. A Mandarin language-immersion option was offered.
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