Welcome to Guide Academy in Connecticut
High academics, strong ethics, and a nurturing Montessori environment for preschool through 6th grade.
Guide Academy Connecticut is a Montessori-based family home daycare and preschool in Bethel, CT, serving children from early childhood through 6th grade. We combine high academics, strong ethics, and a warm, home-like environment where students grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually. With small class sizes, hands-on Montessori materials, and values-driven teaching, we are a trusted option for families looking for a family daycare, preschool, or private elementary school in Bethel and the surrounding Fairfield County area.
Practical Life & Enrichment
Programs & Curriculum
Guiding students through hands-on Montessori learning while embracing language and cultural enrichment.
Montessori (AMI & AMS Certified)
Authentic Montessori education that nurtures independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
French Language Program
Daily exposure to French builds communication skills and global awareness from an early age.
Arabic Language Program
Students gain a strong foundation in Arabic language and culture, supporting bilingual growth.
A Teacher Who Cares
About Mrs. Hoda
Learn how her Montessori training and experience shape every child’s day.
Teaching isn’t just about giving instructions; it’s about guiding children toward independence, respect, and a sense of peace in the world.
Hoda Shahrestani
founder and teacher
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Apply to Guide Academy Connecticut
Discover how your child can become part of our Guide Academy Connecticut family. Our admissions process is simple, supportive, and designed to help every student thrive.
Register for Fall at Guide Academy
Download the Fall Registration Form
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Email the completed form to
Info.ct@guideacademy.org
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Meet the Team in Connecticut
Hoda Shahrestani
Lower Elementary and Kindergarten
Founder of Guide Academy’s Connecticut branch, she brings 10+ years of teaching experience and dual Montessori certifications to every lesson. With degrees in Chemical and Civil Engineering, she blends academic rigor with child-centered methods to support students’ spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth.
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FAQs
Find quick answers to the most common questions from Guide Academy families.
What ages and grades do you accept?
We enroll children from preschool and family home daycare (ages 2–6) through elementary school up to 6th grade. Families searching for a preschool near me or an elementary school in Bethel, CT will find a complete, continuous program here.
Are you a Montessori school?
Yes. Guide Academy Connecticut follows authentic Montessori education, offering hands-on learning and individualized instruction from preschool through early elementary. This makes us a strong choice for families looking for a Montessori school in Bethel, CT.
Do you offer full-day daycare?
Yes. We offer a family home daycare and Montessori early childhood program from 7 AM to 7 PM in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. Families searching for a preschool or daycare near me in Bethel, CT appreciate our extended hours, caring teachers, and home-like Montessori setting.
What makes your preschool different from others?
Our preschool blends Montessori learning, small class sizes, strong academics, and high ethics in a warm, family-centered atmosphere. We focus on both the social and emotional needs of each child and rigorous academic standards, in a setting where kind language, respect, and no tolerance for bullying are the norm. We serve families looking for a preschool near me with private school quality and a truly nurturing early childhood program in Bethel.
What areas do you serve?
We serve families in Bethel, Danbury, Newtown, Brookfield, Ridgefield, Redding, and surrounding Fairfield County towns. Including these cities helps parents find us when searching daycare near me or preschool near me.
Are your teachers trained and certified?
Yes. Our staff includes certified Montessori educators, early childhood teachers, and trained elementary instructors. This gives families the private-school level quality they’re searching for.
Do you offer enrichment programs?
Yes. Students enjoy Arabic, Qur’an, Spanish, Math, STEM, art, and hands-on Montessori activities, enriching both early childhood and elementary learning. Families looking for Montessori programs or a private school in Bethel, CT appreciate our well-rounded, values-based curriculum.
What safety measures do you have in place?
We provide a safe, clean, and caring environment with close supervision, kind language, and a no-bullying policy. Families looking for a preschool or daycare near me in Bethel, CT appreciate our focus on safety, respect, and positive behavior.