First Friends Montessori vs. Cedar Springs Waldorf School

First Friends Montessori has been in business for 18 years in Placerville this fall.

They attribute their success to all the wonderful families and children who have helped make it grow.

The school is a private preschool serving infants through 6 years Of age.

We offer preschool, school day and Fullday programs. The Montessori curriculum includes study areas in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural Studies.

Cedar Springs is a fully accredited Waldorf school. Since 1989, we have been providing an engaging education to PK-8 children in El Dorado County. We value our families and cater to the school community. Waldorf education began in 1919 and is still one of the world's largest independent education movements. A Waldorf education is based on child development. Meaning, academics and supporting activities such as music, art and sports are explored by children when they are able to handle the corresponding workload. Cedar Springs is committed to nurturing and inspiring so that our students can achieve success.