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.
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.
LAKESIDE SCHOOL NEWS
We are now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year!
If you are interested in our Sprouts childcare, Pre-K, or Kindergarten programs, please reach out to our administrator at admin@lakesideschoolinessex.org
Fall Session Starts October 3rd!
This season, we’ll offer our parent/caregiver and child program on Saturdays in October and November.
Mountain Tots pop-up sessions are coming to a library near you this winter!
We have something exciting in the works! We’re looking forward to bringing Mountain Tots a little closer to your community through collaborations with local libraries. Keep an eye out for Mountain Tots pop-up sessions coming to a library near you!
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Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm
6 Leaning Road
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
info@lakesideschoolinessex.org
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Updated September 24, 2026