02/19/2026
We had so much fun learning how to make dumplings with Ama today!! The Robin class has been exploring different cuisines and cultures. Thank you families for all of your participation 💕🌎
The Lake School
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Private, non profit, play based preschool in Oakland near Lake Merritt.
The Lake 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 35 years
02/17/2026
The Lake School Staff had a fun filled in service day! Thank you families for giving us this time to learn and laugh together 😜
02/06/2026
Happy Friday ☀️🌈
02/04/2026
We are loving this February sunshine ☀️
01/29/2026
Learning together, celebrating each other 💕
01/23/2026
Big kids having big fun 🦆
01/17/2026
Our hands have been busy this week! 🐞🌈
01/07/2026
So happy to be back with our Lake School friends 🥳💕 playbasedlearning
12/05/2025
Another “Golden” week at The Lake School! Our music teacher, Alice, surprised the kiddos by learning their favorite song. They lit up the moment she started playing, enjoy the sweet sing along 🎶🎵🎤💛
11/10/2025
We will be enrolling for the 26/27 school year! Curious about play based philosophy? Come play with us this Saturday at our Open House from 9-12pm
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Address
304 Lester Avenue
Oakland, CA
94606
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 3:45pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 3:45pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 3:45pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 3:45pm |
| Friday | 8:45am - 12:45pm |