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By foot we explore the wilds; with hands we work together;
through love we connect to each other.
Balancing heart, head, and hands through adventures at Black Kettle Farm.

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WELCOME TO LAKESIDE

Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm is a Farm & Forest school, inspired by Waldorf education in Essex County, New York, serving families with young children. Situated amidst the Adirondack Mountains and the fertile farmland of the Boquet River Valley, our school provides an enriching natural setting for our many programs, including year-round child care, a farm- and forest-based Pre-K and Kindergarten programs, and a parent-child play group.

We are hiring, join our team

LAKESIDE SCHOOL VIDEO

Discover what makes our school so special to the teachers, parents and students who work,
play and learn here at Black Kettle Farm.

Parents & Children Birth to 3 Years

Children Ages
1 & 2

Children Ages
4.6 to 6

Children Ages
3 to 4.5

Children Ages
4 to 6

LAKESIDE SCHOOL NEWS

Enrollment is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!

If you are interested in childcare or enrolling your child in preschool or Kindergarten for the next school year, please reach out to our administrator at admin@lakesideschoolinessex.org

There are no slots available in our 2025 Summer program.

Lakeside School’s Annual Spring Fling
Saturday, May 10th, 2025, 5-8 pm

We warmly invite you to join us for a delightful evening in the heart of the historic hamlet of Essex as we gather with friends, faculty, alumni, students, and families to celebrate Lakeside School’s Annual Spring Fling.

Kindly RSVP here

This year, we are proud to honor the Essex Community Fund for their unwavering support of our school and its mission.

Raise a glass, indulge in live music, and participate in our live and silent auctions—all in support of Lakeside’s Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about Lakeside's tuition assistance program here.