Harbor Montessori

Harbor Montessori Harbor Montessori offers the area's premier education and is the only State-approved Montessori school serving infants - 8th grade in the South Sound!

Harbor Montessori School is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and is located in the quaint community of Gig Harbor, Washington USA: a small city with a rich maritime heritage. We offer a truly unique educational experience for children from Infant through Ninth Grade (ages 8 weeks to 15 years).

There’s so much happening before the first day that families don’t always get to see.Last week, our teachers were puttin...
08/30/2026

There’s so much happening before the first day that families don’t always get to see.

Last week, our teachers were putting the finishing touches on their classrooms, thoughtfully preparing each space to welcome their students.

In Montessori, the prepared environment is more than a beautiful classroom. Every material, shelf, and work space is intentionally arranged to invite independence, curiosity, concentration, and a sense of belonging.

The rooms are ready. Our teachers are ready. And now, we wait…💛💙

Seed Week was one of the final weeks of our Elementary Summer Program at Creekside. Students hammered clay into powder t...
08/21/2026

Seed Week was one of the final weeks of our Elementary Summer Program at Creekside. Students hammered clay into powder to make wildflower seed pods, built mud castles, checked for eggs in the coop, tackled obstacle courses, put on puppet shows, and made energy bites with Sunbutter, seeds, oats, honey, raisins, and ground flaxseed.

Sometimes, saying goodbye is easier when you can make it concrete.One of our toddler students recently decided she was r...
08/15/2026

Sometimes, saying goodbye is easier when you can make it concrete.

One of our toddler students recently decided she was ready to leave her pacifiers behind. In true Montessori fashion, she had a meaningful way to mark the transition: she walked with her teacher to our Infant classroom and hand-delivered her pacifiers to the babies who would use them next.

A sweet, tangible goodbye to something that had been important to her, and a beautiful opportunity to turn letting go into an act of kindness. You go girl! 💛

Elementary Summer Program at Creekside: A Very Serious Summer To-Do List☑️ Prime the hand-operated pitcher pump☑️ Dig an...
08/11/2026

Elementary Summer Program at Creekside: A Very Serious Summer To-Do List
☑️ Prime the hand-operated pitcher pump
☑️ Dig an elaborate water channel (engineering degree pending)
☑️ Get muddy. Very muddy.
☑️ Take a nature walk (detours encouraged)
☑️ Grab the binoculars & go birdwatching
☑️ Identify approximately 47 birds
☑️ Construct a custom bird costume specifically designed to blend into the natural habitat
☑️ Pause everything to admire bugs
☑️ Put on a puppet show
☑️ Forage blackberries
☑️ Turn said blackberries into “nice cream”
☑️ Repeat as necessary

Our Bouquet-Making Event let children and adolescents do the thing Montessori is all about: fun, engaging, independent, ...
08/08/2026

Our Bouquet-Making Event let children and adolescents do the thing Montessori is all about: fun, engaging, independent, purposeful work with real materials. Watching them concentrate as they chose stems, built their own arrangements, and proudly carried them home, that's the good stuff! Thank you to our amazing families and volunteers for making it happen.

Some traditions never get old.Every year, our elementary students raise salmon before releasing them into Minter Creek. ...
08/06/2026

Some traditions never get old.

Every year, our elementary students raise salmon before releasing them into Minter Creek. They watch them grow, care for them each day, and then experience the excitement of sending them off into the wild.

It’s one thing to read about local ecosystems in a book. It’s another to care for a living creature and witness its journey firsthand.

These are the moments that stay with our students long after the school year ends, helping them build a lasting connection to the incredible environment we call home.

At Harbor Montessori, children learn in a thoughtfully prepared environment that nurtures their academic, emotional, and...
08/01/2026

At Harbor Montessori, children learn in a thoughtfully prepared environment that nurtures their academic, emotional, and social development. Through authentic Montessori education, peace practices, time in nature, and a strong academic foundation, we help children build the skills and confidence to thrive in school and throughout life.

If you’re looking for a place where your child can grow into a curious, independent, and compassionate individual, we’d love to welcome you for a tour.

Contact us at [email protected] to learn more and begin the application process today!

Our ode to summer.  Our Elementary Summer Program has been filled with the worlds of Eric Carle and Bob Ross, nature wal...
07/29/2026

Our ode to summer. Our Elementary Summer Program has been filled with the worlds of Eric Carle and Bob Ross, nature walks, gardening, water play, open-ended creativity, and hands-on discovery. We wouldn’t have it any other way!

Looking for a meaningful way to spend time together this August?Join us this August for HMS Together Tuesdays, two free ...
07/27/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to spend time together this August?

Join us this August for HMS Together Tuesdays, two free community events for children ages 3–6 and their grown-ups.

Spots are limited, so don’t forget to scan the QR code and register! We hope to see you there!

Dear Summer,You’re our favorite PNW season for a reason.Love,HMS
07/23/2026

Dear Summer,

You’re our favorite PNW season for a reason.

Love,
HMS

Address

5414 Comte Drive NW
Gig Harbor, WA
98335

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6pm
Friday 6:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+12538515722

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