Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm

06/02/2026

Our online auction is LIVE, and new items are being added every single day! Looking for something special for yourself or a loved one? Browse unique items and bid on something amazing—all while supporting childcare & early education right here in the Adirondacks!
Don't miss out—check back daily for new additions!

Find local treasures and support our school

05/29/2026

Our Silent Auction is now LIVE! 🎉

Help us celebrate 20 years of wonder at Lakeside School by bidding on an incredible collection of local treasures, handmade goods, original artwork, farm shares, wellness experiences, books, music lessons, cozy crafts, and so much more.

Every bid supports our magical school, our teachers, and the children and families we serve. ❤️

Find local treasures and support our school

05/26/2026

We’re grateful to have been chosen as one of this year’s CAP grant recipients from the Essex County Arts Council! This grant will be used to support our Free Community Barn Dance, happening June 6, 5:30 to 8 pm. All are welcome. Thank you Essex County Arts Council!

05/15/2026

Mayday at Lakeside. A celebration of Spring, and community. 🪻🌺🌼🌷🌸🩷

05/14/2026

A rainy day 🌧️

04/30/2026

Rainy days are so much fun for our Sprouts!

04/28/2026

Mountain Tots is back; come share a Saturday morning with us!

04/17/2026

Busy morning at Black Kettle 😍

04/16/2026

This is something we see every day.

We’re working to be part of the solution and to raise awareness of a challenge our families know well: childcare in a rural area like ours isn’t easy to find or afford.

When families can’t access reliable care, it impacts all of us. Our economy is only as strong as the families and providers who sustain it.

At Lakeside, we’re committed to this work—expanding access through tuition assistance and community support whenever we can.

ESSEX — Throughout the North Country, a number of factors have made it more difficult for families to locate, as well as pay for, care for their youngsters.

04/10/2026

Thank you to the for recognizing the childcare crisis affecting families across the North Country and for uplifting the providers who make this essential work possible. Childcare is not a luxury—it is critical infrastructure that enables families to work, supports local economies, and creates the foundation for stable, thriving communities.