Family-owned, and a Great Place To Work since 2024.
We are a family-owned, community-minded early learning school serving children from six weeks through age twelve.
Plan a visitHow we see children
We see children as capable, curious people who learn through play and exploration. Teachers guide this learning, paying attention to what each child needs while building a lifelong love of learning. Families are part of this work, not outside it. We aim to support every member of the family so everyone can thrive.
In the infant room, the day moves with each baby rather than a fixed clock. Teachers give one-to-one care, feeding and resting and playing at the child's pace, building trust over time. Preschool rooms offer hands-on materials and open-ended play, alongside small-group activities that stretch curiosity. Older children choose what to explore while teachers help them prepare for what comes next.
Children learn through play and exploration, guided by their teachers. Teachers plan for individual needs and a lifelong love of learning. Lake Shore Schools is family-owned and has been committed to high quality education in this community for 75 years. Since opening our doors in 1948, we have cared for thousands of children. The organization was certified as a Great Place To Work in 2024.
What you notice in practice
Infants receive one-to-one care so bonds with teachers can grow. Preschool builds on two-year-olds' curiosity through independent play and hands-on group experiences. Older children continue child-directed learning, with teachers close by to guide and extend play. Adults get down to the child's level and respond to what each child is working on.
Rooms are arranged for exploration: accessible materials, spaces for quiet and active play, and areas that support group and independent work. The day moves between these spaces with routines that children can anticipate. Infants set much of their own pace; older rooms hold a steadier rhythm as kindergarten approaches.
How we work with families
We work with families through individualized support, resources, and workshops. Communication between home and school is central; teachers use daily updates and conversations to share how a child's day went. If you have a question about behavior, naps, or progress, we make room to talk it through. We want families to feel they belong here.
We begin with what you know about your child: their rhythms, what soothes them, what worries them. New families receive individualized support across their first weeks, with time to ask questions and adjust. Teachers and families stay in contact through the transition, so you know how drop-off and the day are going.
