We’re proud to have these kind words said about our school!
“I always feel like I’m dropping off my daughter in a warm, comforting, nurturing environment, where the teachers get to know each child individually.”
– Sarah R. M.D., Duke Pediatrics
“Lakewood provided my son with a great foundation for developing relationships with children and adults, for peaking curiosity and for using creativity in everything he does. Lakewood gave my daughter tremendous confidence to be a leader and work hard in everything she does. After 12 years out, we continue to have annual vacations with other Lakewood families and I am often brought to tears as I watch the kids interact with each other with kindness and true acts of friendship and love.”
– Marie M. Duke University Medical Center
“Thank you for creating the environment of love and support and appreciation for individuality that is Lakewood. I am so relieved that my daughters had this essential opportunity to be themselves, appreciate others for who they are, and build important social skills that have set them up for life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
– Lisa G. Teach for America
“It’s wonderful that you create such continuity among teachers.”
– Barak R. Duke Law School
“I am grateful every day that I can bring my son to a wonderful school where he is understood for the amazing and unique little person that he is, where his development is nurtured, where he is happy and engaged, and , mostly, where I know that he is safe and cared for.”
– Betsy B., Associate Professor, School of Social Work, UNC
“My children have learned how to be good citizens and good friends at Lakewood. Through consistent instruction and feedback, Lakewood has taught them how to express their feelings and needs, how to be responsible for themselves and how to play well with and respect others.”
– Anne P., Millennium Challenge Corporation
“We love the fact that our son doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day! It makes us happy to know that he feels so at home and loved at Lakewood.”
– Merywen W, Project Director, FHI 360