Chicago · Licensed center

Guidepost Montessori At Old Town

What these mean, and where they come from

Medium means the middle half of Chicago-area’s 1,949 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 49 to 118 children. Small is 8 to 48; large is 119 to 487.

How they teach

Bilingual

“In our Spanish Immersion program, the prevailing language spoken throughout the day is Spanish. Students learn both Spanish and English literacy skills, however, the overall emphasis on Spanish rapidly increases fluency, as children feel naturally compelled to communicate with their Spanish-speaking guides.”In their words, August 2026.guidepost.vercel.app

One of 19 Chicago-area providers that describe a bilingual approach, out of 129 that describe any approach at all.

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What the state has found

State record — Illinois DCFS

Illinois DCFS has published no inspection report for this provider as of September 2026. That is not the same as a clean record — there is nothing on file either way.

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Details

7084413831

Website
guidepost.vercel.app
Address
311 W Division St
License
license issued (il)
Ages they serve
6-10 weeks to 12 years old (ages vary according to location)
Chain
Guidepost MontessoriSource: guidepostmontessori.com
Run by
Guidepost Global EducationGuidepost says its schools are run by Guidepost Global Education, a new, independent company formed in spring 2025, before the former operator, Higher Ground Education, filed for bankruptcy, and that none of its schools were part of that Chapter 11 case. On October 28, 2025, Guidepost said 83 schools remained open. It says the company has its own owners but does not name them. guidepostmontessori.com

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