RE: montessori education
I have also looked into this as there is a Montessori pre-school literally around the corner from us. From what I am able to gather, the quality of Montessori programs varies dramatically from program to program and it is a MUST to visit your school and observe.
I found several books at my local library about Montessori education which I found helpful, including these two:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books
Personally, I find the Montessori theory to be very attractive. I have decided at this point not to place my DD in that preschool at this point (for several reasons), but I would re-consider in the future.
Good luck!
Beth, mom to older DD (8/01) and younger DD (10/06) and always missing Leah (4/22 - 5/1/05)