Welcome to

Northern Blooms Montessori!

Northern Blooms is a Montessori school located near downtown Traverse City. Our two cozy, multi-age classrooms provide childcare and early education for 23 children from 14 months - 6 years of age. In addition to our academic school year, we also offer a summer program from June-August.

Toddler Classroom:

8 toddlers who are steadily walking (around 14 months) to 30 months old

Primary Classroom:

15 children aged 30 months to 6 years old

Please note we are at full capacity for the 24-25 academic year. All applications will be added to our waiting list. 

Academic Year: September - June

We are currently accepting WAITLIST applications for full and part time enrollment for both our Toddler and Primary communities. Please note we are at full capacity for the 24-25 academic year.

Summer Program: June - August

Applications for our 2025 Summer Program are OPEN!

We are a Proud Tri-Share Participant

To help ensure access for a range of family incomes, families qualifying for Tri-Share or the upcoming Duo-Share may receive preference for up to 2/3 of spots at Northern Blooms. 

Employers must enroll in the program for their employees to be eligible.  To learn more about Tri-Share, visit www.trishare.org

More information about Duo-Share will be available soon.

FAQs

  • September 3rd - June 6th. We follow the TCAPS schedule.

  • Toddler: Steadily walking (around 14 months)- 3 years

    Primary: 3-6 years

  • We offer 3 day and 2 day schedules. Our 3 day option is Monday-Wednesday and 2 day is Thursday and Friday.

  • Please pay online at the link provided on this page.

  • Yes, we do! To help ensure access for a range of family incomes, families qualifying for Tri-Share or the upcoming Duo-Share may receive preference for up to 2/3 of spots at Northern Blooms. 

    Employers must enroll in the program for their employees to be eligible.  To learn more about Tri-Share, visit www.trishare.org. 

    More information about Duo-Share will be available soon.

  • We do not offer sibling discounts, however families enrolling multiple children do have enrollment preference.

  • Not at this time, but it is something we are working to offer in the future. We DO accept Tri-Share, which reduces tuition payments for eligible families. See the Tri-Share information on this page to learn more.

  • Students are required to bring their own cold lunches daily. Morning and afternoon snack is provided (we ask one family to bring enough snack items for the classroom each week).