Welcome to Northstar Montessori Preschool

Northstar Montessori, under the direction of Tami Elliott, has been providing quality care for children in the Saline area for over 18 years. At our location on West Russell Street, we provide a safe, loving, home like environment for children to learn and grow using the Montessori method.

Our families include children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. We are an independently owned and operated business, whose number one priority is the success of your child.

Discover Our History and Philosophy

Northstar Montessori

420 West Russell Street
Saline, MI 48176

734-944-9300

Operating Hours

7:00 am-5:30 pm Monday-Friday

After School Hours

3:00 pm-5:30 pm

The children we serve are ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

Our Programs

New Family Enrollment Information

Families who wish to enroll at Northstar Montessori must complete the following steps:

  1. Register Your Child/ren on the Waitlist
  2. Schedule a Tour
  3. Complete the Registration Forms
  4. Provide Health Appraisal and Vaccination forms

Begin Your Northstar Journey

Join the Northstar Team

Are you interesting in working at Northstar?  Please visit the Job Opportunities page to view current openings.

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Upcoming Events

  • 29 Aug
  • 1 Sep
  • 11 Oct
    • Fall School Spruce Up Day 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Fall School Spruce Up Day
      Date: Oct 11
      Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Northstar Montessori Preschool
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Northstar Calendar

      Northstar families are invited to join us for our Fall School Spruce Up Day! 

      Put on your outdoor working clothes, grab a pair of work gloves, and come help us tidy up the school as we prepare our gardens for winter and complete projects around the grounds and building. Come for the whole morning or just part of the day as your schedule allows. Children are welcome to tag along and help with School Spruce Up Day!

      Attendees are asked to RSVP HERE so we can be sure to have enough refreshments and supplies on hand. Please note, this is NOT a drop off event--each child attendee must be accompanied by an adult.

  • 20 Oct
    • Parent-Teacher Conferences/Fall Break (Northstar is Closed to Students)
      Date: Oct 20
      Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
      Location: Northstar Montessori Preschool
      Calendar: Northstar Calendar

      No School for Students, Parent-Teacher Conferences with Lead Teachers, Inservice for Assistant and Float Teachers

      Coming Soon, sign up for a 20-minute conference time by following your child's classroom link:

      Blue Room

      Purple Room

      Teal Room

      Magenta Room

      Red Room

      Orange Room

      Pink Room

      Lavender Room

      Coral Room

  • 25 Oct
    • Trunk-or-Treat Family Event 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Trunk-or-Treat Family Event
      Date: Oct 25
      Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Location: Northstar Montessori Preschool Parking Lot
      Cost: Free to Northstar Families
      Calendar: Northstar Calendar

      Families are invited to decorate their vehicle and hand out treats, and everyone is encouraged to dress in their favorite costume. Prizes will be awarded for favorite decorated vehicle, favorite student costume, and favorite staff costume as determined by vote. Please RSVP HERE!

  • 27 Oct
    • Picture Day 1 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Picture Day 1
      Date: Oct 27
      Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Calendar: Northstar Calendar

      Flyers will be sent home with your student(s) one week ahead of picture day. All ordering is done online and if you choose to have your picture package sent to the school, shipping is usually free!