As a parent in Livermore, you're facing one of the most important early decisions for your child—choosing the right preschool. With so many options available, it can feel overwhelming to find the perfect fit. At Fountainhead Montessori School, we understand this challenge and want to help guide you through this decision.

What Makes a Great Preschool Experience?

When looking for the right preschool for your toddler, consider what truly matters for their development. During these formative years, your child is:

• Developing core brain connections that will last a lifetime
• Learning how to interact with others and build relationships
• Discovering their own capabilities and building confidence
• Forming attitudes about learning that will influence their entire education

At Fountainhead, we've designed our Montessori program specifically to nurture each of these crucial developmental needs.

Why Montessori Makes the Difference

We believe the Montessori approach offers distinct advantages that traditional preschools simply can't match:

Your Child Leads Their Learning Journey

In our classrooms, we don't dictate what your child should learn and when. Instead, we provide a carefully prepared environment where your toddler can follow their natural curiosity. This builds genuine motivation and a love of learning from the very beginning.

Hands-On Learning That Makes Sense

Our specially designed Montessori materials allow your child to literally grasp concepts with their hands. Each material isolates a specific skill and includes a built-in way for your child to check their own work—no teacher needed to tell them if they've got it right!

Mixed Ages Mean More Growth Opportunities

In our multi-age classrooms, your toddler learns from older children one day and becomes a leader the next. This creates incredible opportunities for social learning that just aren't possible when all children are the exact same age.

"I Can Do It Myself!"

Remember that phrase? At Fountainhead, we help your child achieve that wonderful feeling of accomplishment every day. From putting on their own shoes to preparing their own snack, we build independence that translates to confidence in all areas of life.

Learning at Their Own Pace

Unlike traditional programs with rigid schedules where everyone must move at the same speed, we respect that your child has their own developmental timeline. No pressure, no arbitrary deadlines—just the right challenge at the right time.

What We Offer at Fountainhead Montessori

At Fountainhead Montessori School, we provide a preschool experience where your toddler can truly thrive:

A Classroom Designed for Discovery

Every detail in our environments is intentionally arranged to invite exploration and support independence. From the child-sized furniture to the thoughtfully arranged learning materials, our classrooms are designed to inspire your child's natural curiosity.

Learning Tailored to Your Child

We take the time to really know your toddler—their interests, strengths, and growth opportunities. Based on careful observation, we create personalized learning pathways that keep them engaged and appropriately challenged.

Come See the Difference for Yourself

The best way to understand what makes us different is to visit us! We offer personalized tours where you can:

• Watch children engaged in meaningful work with our unique materials
• See how our teachers guide rather than direct
• Experience the peaceful, orderly environment that helps children concentrate
• Ask questions about how our approach might address your child's specific needs

Ready to Join Our Community?

Our Livermore campus welcomes toddlers starting at 18 months. We offer:

• Half-day options (morning or afternoon)
• Full-day programs
• Extended care for working parents

Because we maintain small class sizes to give each child the attention they deserve, our spaces fill quickly. We encourage interested families to schedule a tour soon, as priority enrollment goes to existing families and waiting lists often form months in advance.

At Fountainhead Montessori School in Livermore, we're not just providing preschool—we're nurturing your child's natural development and building the foundation for a lifetime of joyful learning. Contact us today to schedule your personal tour and see why so many Livermore families choose us for their children's early education journey.