On the Threshold of a Milestone: Entering 20 Years of Wonder

Next year, Lakeside School will celebrate twenty years of nurturing young children—honoring the precious early years and preserving childhood in all its beauty and wholeness. On the threshold of this great milestone, we pause in gratitude. Together—parents, grandparents, teachers, community members, friends, and supporters like you—we have tended the soil where families gather in belonging and where each child’s unfolding is honored as a unique and sacred journey.

"When we first began dreaming of Lakeside School, we imagined a place where young children could feel safe, nurtured, and inspired to explore the world around them. Today, the vibrant reality of Lakeside is even more than the vision of twenty years ago. It’s a community. It’s a place where families are supported, educators are empowered, and children are truly seen for who they are. Early childhood education lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Every child deserves the kind of start that Lakeside provides."
—Cena Abramo, founding board member, former teacher, and parent of two Lakeside alumni

Let’s keep this vision alive—for the children of today and tomorrow.

Our community has always been strong and resilient, especially in times of uncertainty. As the social safety net unravels, state and federal cuts push childcare and early education further out of reac. But one truth remains: when we come together, we can lift up our children and their families. These families, who are the heartbeat of our community, remind us why this work matters. With hope and commitment we can ensure that every child continues to grow, belong, and thrive.

This year, more than ever, we ask you to walk beside us.
If you’ve never given—or if it’s been a while—now is the time to join hands and take this step with us. If you have given before, we invite you to deepen your commitment and help carry this work forward. Together, we can ensure that Lakeside remains a place where every child is welcomed, nurtured, and given the chance to grow in wonder and belonging. The future of our children—and the heart of our community—rests in all of us, together.

Your gift today ensures that childcare remains within reach for families who need it most, and that no child is turned away from the nurturing start they deserve. With your support, we honor our past, meet today’s challenges, and ensure that children continue to grow in wonder, humanity, joy, and hope.

Please join us in celebrating twenty years of Lakeside by making your anniversary gift today. Together, we can keep this vision alive and safeguard the wonder of childhood for generations to come.

Annual appeal 2025