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North Star Montessori
Preschool & Kindergarten
High Quality Montessori
North Star Montessori prides itself on providing the most authentic & effective Montessori Early Childhood Program in Jackson, MI for over 19 years.
North Star Montessori is currently on Step 6 of the AMS Continuous Pathway framework, which is an indication of our commitment to meeting the highest standards of quality in Montessori education.
We are the only Montessori school in Jackson, MI that is affiliated with the American Montessori Society.
North Star Montessori is a Full Member School of the American Montessori Society.
all Montessori schools are not created equal.
North Star Montessori is the only Montessori school in Jackson, MI with Montessori certified lead teachers.
It is important for parents to be aware that
North Star Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Credentials
North Star Montessori Director & Founder Barbara Barnes knows that Montessori authenticity matters.
The Importance of Authentic Montessori
Read her article below on what makes North Star Montessori unique, and what to look for in authentic Montessori programs.
North Star Montessori teachers are members of the American Montessori Society as well as the Michigan Montessori Society.
They attend yearly conferences earning over 24 professional training hours in current research and teaching practices in Early Childhood Education.
These new ideas and learning tools are implemented immediately at North Star Montessori to continually offer the best educational experiences across the curriculum to your child.
Montessori is not a trademarked name, which means schools can use the label regardless of if they follow the Montessori method in the classroom.
Out of more than 4,000 so-called Montessori schools across the country, less than 35% are affiliated with the American Montessori Society.
North Star Montessori lead teachers have degrees in:
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Montessori Early Childhood Credential
They have completed an accredited AMS program which includes a nine-month Internship experience in an approved school in an Early Childhood classroom under a credentialed AMS Montessori Teacher through the Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute located in Adrian, Michigan.