Montessori education provides your child with a love of learning and discovery throughout critical stages in their development.
At our Guidepost Montessori school in Hampshire, MD, we give your child the supportive and challenging environment they need in order to thrive.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Guidepost Hampshire is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in Hampshire offers a nurturing and educational environment for infants (6 weeks to 18 months), toddlers (18 to 36 months), and young children (3 to 6 years old). 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 day care, preschool, or kindergarten in Hampshire, MD? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The day care 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 Hampshire can provide a nurturing environment for your child and prepare them for success at elementary school, and beyond.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori at Hampshire?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori at Hampshire is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(301) 645-5030
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(301) 645-5030
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(301) 843-3887
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
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(301) 645-7550
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(301) 645-7550
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