The Tidewater School

The Tidewater School Tidewater School is a vibrant community in which children are inspired to learn through hands on work

The Tidewater School was founded in 1986 by educator Nancy Libertini in response to the need for a developmentally appropriate school for young children in Southern Maryland. Tidewater blends its Montessori curriculum with an Adlerian behavior model to help inspire and support children's intellectual, social, and emotional development. We pride ourselves on supporting and connecting both children and families through classes, seminars, and social events.

Last week, Sassafras classroom was still hard at work during the final days of school.
06/10/2026

Last week, Sassafras classroom was still hard at work during the final days of school.

Happy Summer! These friends were excited during our last week of school!
06/08/2026

Happy Summer! These friends were excited during our last week of school!

While we are celebrating this year's graduation today, here's a throwback to Tidewater's first graduation!
06/04/2026

While we are celebrating this year's graduation today, here's a throwback to Tidewater's first graduation!

“Young children do not have to go to school to work. Playtime for them is a time of learning by practice. Every new move...
06/02/2026

“Young children do not have to go to school to work. Playtime for them is a time of learning by practice. Every new movement which a little child makes is tried first of all tentatively and then repeated until the first clumsiness is gradually refined to an exact movement. Every plaything he uses is a tool for his work. ”
Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents, p. 65

Both primary classes also visited Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum and learned about life in colonial times. We got a l...
06/01/2026

Both primary classes also visited Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum and learned about life in colonial times. We got a lesson on how to make yarn out of wool and played a game of "graces."

More field trips! Lower Elementary went to Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum to explore the marshes and see animals. Tha...
05/30/2026

More field trips! Lower Elementary went to Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum to explore the marshes and see animals. Thank you to our guides!

We may be at the end of the school year, but our students are still challenging themselves every day. This week, the 100...
05/30/2026

We may be at the end of the school year, but our students are still challenging themselves every day. This week, the 1000 chain was taken out of the bead cabinet by 4 different students and completed 7 times total!

Our full month continued with a trip for the Upper Elementary students to the DC zoo! Ms. Jesalyn reports "We did get t...
05/29/2026

Our full month continued with a trip for the Upper Elementary students to the DC zoo! Ms. Jesalyn reports "We did get to see the baby elephant and the giant pandas at the zoo yesterday, which were the main priorities of the group. However, I think the Small Mammal House stole the show for everyone- there were so many coos and squeals of delight and calls to 'take a picture!'"

this class looks like it was headed somewhere muddy!
05/28/2026

this class looks like it was headed somewhere muddy!

Friends working together in Sassafras classroom!
05/25/2026

Friends working together in Sassafras classroom!

Address

120 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD
20639

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14102570533

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