Children attending the youngest programs, Hummingbird & Finches should be at a minimum, marginally trained by the first day of school.A monthly diapering fee of $45 will apply until the child is potty trained. Children are assisted and encouraged to use the toilet. Families must provide diapers and wipes of their choice.

We believe in a gradual approach to schooling, so young children start at either 2 or 3 days a week for 4 hours a day. As students grow older, we offer 4-5 day a week programs. As families needs are changing, so is The Lake School; beginning in 2025-26 we will offer a five day option for all children with the ability to extend their daily hours with our Sleepy Time, Enrichment, and Aftercare programs. The longest a child can attend would be Mon-Fri from 8 am- 5 pm (added fees apply for Extracare).

We have a maximum of 46 children onsite at one time, divided into 3 classrooms. Each class has 14-18 children. Up to 2 classrooms may share our big backyard, giving the children a chance for age-mixed play with the students from the different classes.

Since COVID, for safety purposes, we are asking families to pack a small snack (crackers/chips and fruit) in a separate bag for our snack times. In 2025-26 all children will be staying for Lunch Bunch and must also bring a healthy lunch from home that is ready to be eaten. We are a Nut Free school. Every child should bring their own water bottle to school each day. Please label all items from home.

The Lake School is a private, non-profit preschool. It has been sustained and governed for over 40 years by a rotating Executive Board made up of current parent volunteers and is supported by a very active Parent Association who assist as Room Parents, and Social Event Coordinators .

Visit our Tuition Rates (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fWQnDv41tKMKac0W8JxOxI1zrpWO4vffiviwQrPqn1s/edit?usp=sharing)page to view the tuition scale per program. Tuition may change annually and will be posted each Spring. Families are asked to donate additional funds yearly for the Teacher Appreciation Fund (suggested sliding scale $75-$125) and the in lieu of Fundraiser ask (minimum suggested donation $300) which funds special school programs such as Tuition Assistance, Music, Pets, and Garden.