Northstar Montessori Preschool, under the direction of Tami Elliott, have been providing quality care for children in the Saline area since 1994.
Conveniently located on Ann Arbor-Saline Road, we provide a safe, loving, home-like environment for children to learn and grow, using the Montessori method.
At Northstar Montessori, we believe young children learn by doing.
They acquire knowledge about their world through playful interaction with objects and people.
Children are motivated to learn by their own desire to make sense of their world.
We are committed to providing a developmentally appropriate program with the help of trained teachers, using a variety of materials and equipment.
We engage children in an environment that is child-initiated, child-directed, and teacher supported. Best of all, we have lots of fun.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Northstar Montessori and Scribbles and Giggles Daycare, under the direction of Tami Elliott, have been providing quality care for children in the Saline area for over 11 years.
- Conveniently located on Ann Arbor-Saline Road, we provide a safe, loving, home-like environment for children to learn and grow, using the Montessori method.
- At Northstar Montessori, we believe young children learn by doing.
- They acquire knowledge about their world through playful interaction with objects and people.
- Children are motivated to learn by their own desire to make sense of their world.
- We are committed to providing a developmentally appropriate program with the help of trained teachers, using a variety of materials and equipment.
- We engage children in an environment that is child-initiated, child-directed, and teacher supported.
- Best of all, we have lots of fun.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Northstar Montessori offer a summer program?
Yes, Northstar Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Northstar Montessori?
The application deadline for Northstar Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Northstar Montessori is Washtenaw Christian Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center (5.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: K-12 | 187 students 2.7 miles 7200 Moon Rd.
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 429-7733
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 429-7733
2.7
K-12
187
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: K | 143 students 5.9 miles 2380 Oak Valley Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 996-9352
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 996-9352
5.9
K
143
Hebrew Day School Of Ann Arbor
(Jewish)
Grades: PK-5 | 52 students 6.1 miles 2937 Birch Hollow Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-4633
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-4633
6.1
PK-5
52
Grades: PK-8 | 338 students 6.5 miles 5425 Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-5662
6.5
PK-8
338
Grades: K-12 | 1,231 students 6.7 miles 1289 Jewett Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 926-4612
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 926-4612
6.7
K-12
1,231
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