About
The Lake School is a small, private, non-profit preschool located in the Lake Merritt neighborhood of Oakland. The school’s curriculum is based on the philosophy that children are naturally curious and eager to learn.
Nationally recognized since 1981
The school’s success is due to the warmth and enthusiasm provided by exceptional teachers dedicated to providing an environment which stimulates and educates children through play. Established in 1981, The Lake School has provided a creative, warm and relaxed environment for children over the last 25 years. There are both morning and afternoon classes offered.
Philosophy
The Lake School is founded on the premise that an organized and enriched environment provides a child with a sense of himself, his world and his own development.
The Board of Directors and faculty are dedicated to providing a supporting and stimulating preschool experience in which the child's needs are recognized and his skills and interests are broadened.
The child's individuality is encouraged while emphasizing social behavior such as cooperation and respect for others. The Lake School provides a learning experience, which reinforces the child's fundamental need to learn and to play in a joyful and challenging environment.
At The Lake School we expect that our parents' ideas, talents and support will be a vital part of our school. We recognize that the wholesome development of the child depends upon how well parents and staff work together. The Lake School welcomes your interest and involvement. The Lake School has an active Parent Board, which engages in a variety of community-building events, arranges various get-togethers for families throughout the year, sponsors parent education activities and assists with other school activities. There are also opportunities to serve as room parents and book parents. We also welcome your informal participation.
