• Philosophy
  • Our Mission
  • Goals & Objectives
  • Values
  • Constructivism
  • Five Protective Factors
• History
• Our Staff
• Our Board
  • Strategic Plan

The Leelanau Children's Center is a celebration of community spirit and admiration of young children and their families. LCC was founded by a Mom who sought to provide a place where parents and  their preschool aged children could play together, learn from one another, and develop relationships. 

Despite decades of growth and program enhancements, these roots remain our primarily philosophical charge: do what we can to help parents and young children flourish. This charge has guided LCC to develop world class early childhood programs that provide nourishing experiences for young children and their families.

The early childhood years are a period of dynamic and extraordinary development. The young child is building his /her brain architecture, learning habits and social skills that will carry him/her through life. We believe that careful attention and deep curiosity about development in these years can make a world of difference to each child.

Relationships

Relationships come first at Leelanau Children's Center. We call ourselves a relationship-based organization. Human beings need food, water and human connections to thrive;  thriving children and families is what LCC is all about.

The Leelanau Children's Center aims to encourage relationships with:

• a staff comprised of knowledgeable and devoted people,
• learning through play,
• ideas that engage our minds,
• a community in which parents and children develop lasting relationships and learn to appreciate people quite unlike themselves,
• wellness opportunities: terrific nutrition, frequent outdoor play, access to the arts,
• development across all developmental domains,
• buildings that reflect the value we place on children and families,
• a program structure that is a masterful blend of responding to community need and best practices,
• research about child development and family making,
• access to resources that will help families achieve their dreams.