Our Philosophy
At Mountain Lakes Country Day School, we offer a rich and engaging environment that promotes learning through a balance of child-directed exploration and teacher-guided play. In our nurturing setting, your child will build social skills and confidence while being continuously supported and encouraged to grow.
We believe that meeting each child’s developmental needs begins with maintaining low child-to-teacher ratios, small group sizes, and consistent, caring relationships. We also value strong partnerships with parents, ensuring that the care and learning experience at school align seamlessly with the care provided at home.
Mission Statement
Our mission at MLCDS is to ensure the highest quality early care and education in a safe, nurturing environment. We recognize our responsibility to all children by providing a setting that is responsive to children’s needs and respectful of each child’s individuality.
We are committed as teachers and caregivers to providing our children with numerous and varied developmentally appropriate opportunities that foster a sense of self worth and competence.
Mountain Lakes Country Day School strives to maintain an environment based on trust, respect, collaboration, and cooperation, helping each child reach his or her highest potential.
“From the moment we walked through the doors at MLCDS, we felt welcomed and supported. The staff is an incredible group of caring, patient, and kind individuals who have treated our family, and especially our boys, with so much love and respect…”
Mountain Lakes Country Day School