Join Northern Blooms!
Northern Blooms is a non-profit Montessori school located near downtown Traverse City. Our two cozy, multi-age classrooms provide childcare and early education for 23 children from 12 months - 6 years of age. In addition to our academic school year, we also offer a summer program from June-August.
Toddler Classroom: 8 children aged 12-36 months old*
*must be steadily walking
Primary Classroom: 15 children aged 36 months to 6 years old**
**children as young as 30 months may be considered depending on classroom readiness
Academic Year: September - June
We are currently accepting applications for 2026-27 enrollment for both our Toddler and Primary communities. Please note spots are limited!
Summer Program: June - August
Applications for our 2026 Summer Program are open! Limited spots remain.
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
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September 8th - June 4th. Our schedule typically aligns with the TCAPS schedule.
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Toddler: Steadily walking (around 12-14 months) - 36 months
Primary: 3-6 years
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We offer 3 day and 2 day schedules. Our 3 day option is Monday-Wednesday and 2 day is Thursday and Friday.
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Please pay online at the link provided on this page.
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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.
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We do not offer sibling discounts, however families enrolling multiple children do have enrollment preference.
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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.
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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).