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Lake School (The)

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

304 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606

Visit website ↗(510) 839-4227Directions ↗Licensed for 46
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/26/2024
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The Lake School is a play-based preschool in Oakland serving children ages 2-5 since 1981, located in a Victorian home with outdoor play spaces. The school emphasizes independence, individuality, social responsibility, and values such as cooperation and respect for others.

Philosophy
Play-based approach that encourages independence and individuality while placing strong emphasis on social responsibility and values such as cooperation, teamwork, respect for others and care for the environment.
Ages served
2 to 5 year olds (2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and 5-year-olds/Transitional Kindergarten)
Outdoor
Large outdoor play spaces with mixed-age play opportunities; pets outdoors

Programs

  • •Hummingbird (2 Year Olds)
  • •Finch (3 Year Olds)
  • •Robin (4 Year Olds)
  • •Mallard (5 Year Olds - Transitional Kindergarten)

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based preschool since 1981
  • ✓6:1 student-teacher ratio
  • ✓Pets in every classroom and outdoors
  • ✓Located in cozy 1906 Victorian home

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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