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title: Parent's Guide to Montessori Education for Your Child | Fountainhead Montessori Schools
description: Finding the perfect preschool or elementary school for your child is a big decision. In our free parent's guide we go over why a Montessori education may be the solution you are looking for.
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# About Montessori Education

### Discover How & Why Montessori Works

## No decision is more important than choosing the right education for your child. Get a copy of our "Parent's Guide" Now

From religious to secular, large to small, from student centered to teacher directed, preschools offer a variety of options to meet your child’s and your family’s needs. Finding the perfect preschool that provides the best fit for your child can be daunting.

### As a parent, where should you begin?

There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach in finding the best option for private school education. But our free "Parent's Guide to a Montessori Education," narrows the choices to the most important considerations that will help you make the best decision:

- **History of Montessori education**
- **What sets a Montessori education apart?**
- **Is Montessori Education A Good Choice For All Children?**
- **What Does The Montessori Classroom Look Like?**
- **How Is Progress Measured In The Montessori Classroom?**
- **How To Decide If Montessori Education Is The Best Option For Your Child**

**Use the form to the right to download your free parent's guide now.**

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### Download this free parent's guide NOW

### Is Montessori right for my child?

Observe a class and see if Fountainhead is the best placement for your family. By observing a class you will get a feel for the environment and curriculum. Feel free to observe multiple classrooms to make sure you have the best fit possible for your child.

[Observe a Class](https://www.fms.org/api/observe-a-class-form/)

#### Main Office:

Fountainhead Montessori School  
6665 Amador Plaza Rd  
Dublin, CA 94568

**Main Admin Phone**:  
[(925) 820-1343](tel:+19258201343)

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