Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Guidepost Montessori At Mahwah
About the School
- Guidepost Montessori is a network of authentic Montessori schools serving children from infancy through kindergarten.
- Our thoughtfully prepared classrooms are designed to nurture each child’s natural curiosity and help them build the independence, confidence, and capability to thrive in school and beyond.
- Through hands-on learning, meaningful work, and individualized guidance, children are encouraged to explore at their own pace, develop a deep love of learning, and become active participants in their own growth.
- At select Guidepost Montessori locations, families can also choose Spanish and/or Mandarin Immersion programs, offering children the opportunity to develop a second language through their everyday Montessori experience.
- Discover what authentic Montessori education can offer your child at Guidepost Montessori.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Mahwah KinderCare. We are excited to meet with you and your family. Our educational philosophy addresses the whole child with an emphasis on your child's growth in their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
- At KinderCare Learning Centers, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. Our center offers a campus like setting with a keypad entry, three fenced in playgrounds with age appropriate equipment and a staff that is CPR and First Aid certified. We also have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site and Fire and Disaster drills are conducted on a regular basis.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCA, NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alumni successful with career achievements through high-quality education. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Guidepost Montessori At Mahwah?
Guidepost Montessori At Mahwah famous alumni include: Alumni successful with career achievements through high-quality education..
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Mahwah?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Mahwah is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Guidepost Montessori At Mahwah is Ctc (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Elizabeth School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Catholic
700 Greenwood Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-1481
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 193 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
485 Wyckoff Ave
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-7140
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
747 State Route 208 S
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 848-1027
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 81 students
Special Education School
321 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
70 Wyckoff Ave
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-6078
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 80 students
117 Franklin Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
2000 Route 208
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 69
All-boys (Catholic)
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Catholic
700 Greenwood Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-1481
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 81 students
Special Education School
321 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
100 West Prospect St.
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-6160
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Catholic
700 Greenwood Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-1481
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 193 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
485 Wyckoff Ave
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-7140
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
747 State Route 208 S
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 848-1027
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(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
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10/
Top 5%10
34 Lees Hill Road
New Vernon, NJ 07976
(973) 267-6398
New Vernon, NJ 07976
(973) 267-6398
9385.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
160 Hillcrest Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
9386.8 miles
Gr: K-2 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
James Street & Ogden Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
9387 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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Glenwild Circle
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
9387 miles
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
9387.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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