About
Northern Star Montessori School in Reno, Nevada, is a Montessori preschool and kindergarten serving children ages 2.5 (bathroom independent) through kindergarten. Founded in 2022 and located at 6340 Mae Anne Ave., Suite 7 in Northwest Reno, the school provides an environment that promotes independence, choice, and hands-on learning across practical life, sensorial work, language and reading, math, art, and science. Lessons are individualized, with movement built into daily work so children are not seated for long periods.
Outdoor exploration is integral to the program. Full-time students spend at least one hour outside daily, and ideally two hours when weather permits, using spaces designed for running, climbing, fine-motor activities, creativity, and year-round exploration.
The school is led by Teacher/Director Katrina Reinhardt, who has over 12 years of Montessori experience. She holds a B.A. in Art History from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and earned Montessori early childhood credentials in 2011. Her background includes leadership roles as Director at Pebbles Preschool, Children’s House Academy, and Appleseed Montessori, and three years as Primary Classroom Leader at High Desert Montessori Charter School. Northern Star Montessori School accepts enrollment applications, including for summer camp sessions and upcoming school years.