Tidewater School,

120 Cox Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639

"My husband and I were so happy to have our son in the full day primary classroom for two years at Tidewater. I’ve never seen a school truly live and breathe their philosophy. The School truly brings life to learning! The director, Laura Amin, has a deep understanding of child development and such a positive attitude that it truly is felt across the staff and school. She balances her high expectations of the students and teachers with a calm and empathetic tone. The teachers and staff make Tidewater feel like a second home to our family. Our son looked forward to going to school, every day. The classroom was tailored to meet all the children’s needs and developmental levels. Learning was hands on! Children learned from unique experiences, field trips and activities. Students learned how to work cooperatively as well as independently. They develop life skills, a love for learning and a knowledge base that has prepared our son well beyond his years. Our 5 year old entered kindergarten with the ability to hold a conversation about different countries and cultures as well the independence to read to his younger brother. This school is a rare gem."

"If you are looking for a school where your child can feel the joy of learning, Tidewater is the one. My son spent the past three years in Tidewater and he couldn't be happier. He was able to learn how to initiate and lead the learning and enjoy the process of solving the problems at his own level and speed. In Tidewater, the learning is always associated with hands-on activities and the students are encouraged to raise questions and share their ideas. Tidewater students also have many unique opportunities to learn about different cultures and parts of the world, which help them become more respectful toward people around themselves. My son loved learning Spanish, exploring outdoor to learn about the nature, and expressing himself through music (by singing, playing the instruments, dancing waltz with friends!). He has grown as a happy, responsible, and confident child, who is competent both academically and socially, thanks to the school's great Montessori philosophy and very talented and nurturing teachers. To my son and my family, Tidewater will always have a special place in our hearts."

"The Tidewater school has allowed our children to foster a real love of learning; as respected members of a community students are able to be curious and learn how to answer their questions, thus becoming critical thinkers. In addition to the curriculum being engaging, creative, and fun, the staff is incredibly supportive and knowledgeable."

"When we were deciding to move to the Southern Maryland area from Northern Virginia one of the first things I did was look into preschools for my then 4 year old son. Tidewater's website stood out from the rest and I scheduled a tour to take place before our move. I was immediately impressed with the appearance of the school and the kindness and friendliness of the administration and staff. Our son, now 7, and two of our daughters, 10 and 4, attend the school. When we lived in Northern Virginia our oldest child went to our neighborhood public school. When we moved to Southern Maryland she attended second grade at our assigned public school. Although her academics and behavior at school were stellar, she developed anxieties surrounding the testing, homework, the lunch room, the bud ride, and in class work requirements. These anxieties made her very unhappy for most of her second grade year. These were not anxieties we saw in her when she attended our neighborhood public school in Northern Virginia. We switched her to The Tidewater's School Elementary program for third grade and within the first few months, her anxieties had been reduced significantly. This year is her second year in The Tidewater School's elementary program and she is so happy and anxiety free. In addition, the teachers and administration have been so helpful in helping the elementary children work through and social disagreements that may arise, giving them a foundation for future problem solving. All of my children feel comfortable and at home at The Tidewater School and my 2 year old can not wait to attend."

"We couldn't be happier with the Tidewater School. From our first visit, we knew our children belonged there, and this is more apparent each time we visit again, for any school activity. The environment for the children to learn in is so comfortable and well thought out, and the teachers and staff are wonderful. We believe the Tidewater School fits with our family values and is so much more than just a school. It's a community, and a great one."