About Us
Welcome to Little Stars Montessori —
Where Bright Futures Begin!
Your #1 choice for nurturing educational and social development in young children.
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Founded in 2001, Little Stars Montessori has been dedicated to guiding children ages 2½ to 5 years through their early learning journey. In May 2008, we proudly moved to a larger facility on 185th Avenue to better serve our growing community. Continuing our commitment to excellence, we expanded again in September 2014 with a brand-new set of classrooms to meet the needs of more families.
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Today, we are excited to offer care and learning programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We’re currently enrolling — come see why families trust Little Stars Montessori to help their children thrive!
Meet our leadership team
Nimalka
Founder + Montessori Educator
With over 40 years of experience in Montessori education both in the U.S. and internationally, Nimalka has dedicated her career to nurturing young minds through a student-first approach. Her passion for early childhood education has guided hundreds of children toward confident, lifelong learning and academic success.
Although now retired from daily operations, Nimalka remains an integral part of Little Stars Montessori, continuing to support the school's mission and values with the same care and dedication that inspired its founding.
Shamina
Director
B.S. Early Childhood Education
Shamina is a proud graduate of Oregon State University, where she built a strong foundation in early childhood development and the principles of nurturing young learners. With over 20 years of experience working with children, she brings deep knowledge, compassion, and dedication to her role as Director.
“Education is a natural process carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words, but by experiences in the environment.”
-Dr. Maria Montessori