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First Friends Montessori

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Montessori
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

86 Mono Avenue, Fairfax, CA 94930

Visit website ↗(415) 459-7028Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 4/18/2025 (2 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

First Friends Preschool is a Montessori-based preschool in San Anselmo and Fairfax serving families since 2003. The school emphasizes nurturing relationships, individualized care, and play-based learning in a warm and inclusive environment.

Philosophy
Relationships are the foundation of all learning. Each child deserves individualized care and attention in order to thrive, learn, and grow. Learning experiences through play allow children to develop skills to become confident, active, connected, empathetic, joyful and curious lifelong learners.

Highlights

  • ✓Located in Ross Valley serving San Anselmo and Fairfax families
  • ✓Montessori approach with research-backed understanding of early childhood development
  • ✓Emphasis on indoor and outdoor activities and engagement
  • ✓Warm, welcoming atmosphere with caring teachers focused on child and family well-being

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Ages served, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor space details, Class sizes. Ask the preschool directly.

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