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.
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
- Infant/Nido: from 6 weeks to approximately 18 months
- Toddler/Pre-primary: from approximately 18 months to just under 3 years
- Preschool/Primary: 3 years to 6 years
- Before and After School Care: from 6 weeks to 6 years
- Summer Camps: children who have completed Young 5s, K, or 1st grades
New Family Enrollment Information
Families who wish to enroll at Northstar Montessori must complete the following steps:
- Register Your Child/ren on the Waitlist
- Schedule a Tour
- Complete the Registration Forms
- Provide Health Appraisal and Vaccination forms

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
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18 Augthru Aug 22
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Preparation Days (No Students, Teachers Only)Date: Aug 18 - Aug 22Calendar: Northstar Calendar
Classroom/Building Preparations, Staff In-Service
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22 Aug
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School Year Kick-Off and Open House 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMSchool Year Kick-Off and Open HouseDate: Aug 22Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: Northstar Montessori PreschoolCost: FreeCalendar: Northstar Calendar
Come meet your child’s teacher, tour their classroom, pick up your school year swag, and stop by the office to handle any last minute paperwork or billing questions!
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25 Aug
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First Day of the 2025-2026 School Year!Date: Aug 25Location: Northstar Montessori PreschoolCalendar: Northstar Calendar
Welcome to another great year of learning and growing! 🙂
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29 Aug
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Labor Day Break: Child Care Only--Sign Up Required 7:00 AM to 5:30 PMLabor Day Break: Child Care Only--Sign Up RequiredDate: Aug 29Time: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PMLocation: Northstar Montessori PreschoolCost: $8-$9/hourCalendar: Northstar Calendar
You must sign up by 5pm on August 15th if your child will need care on this No School Day.
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1 Sep
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Labor Day (Northstar is Closed)Date: Sep 1Calendar: Northstar Calendar
No school for students or staff. Enjoy your day!
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11 Oct
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Fall School Spruce Up Day 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMFall School Spruce Up DayDate: Oct 11Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: Northstar Montessori PreschoolCost: FreeCalendar: 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.
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