Description: Small Folks is Lansing's longest running independent daycare-preschool.
Some highlights of our program:
The core staff of four has a combined experience in childcare of over 100 years - all at Small Folks.
In operation since 1974
Beautiful outside playground in back of center (see photo below)
Open 7:00am to 5:30pm M-F
Thorough Kindergarten preparedness program
Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Bilingual staff - children learn Spanish; non-English speaking children learn English
Staff trained in CPR and First Aid
Open door policy; parents and grandparents welcome any time
Diverse staff and diverse clientelle
Conveniently located across from the the Pennsylvania campus of the Ingham Medical Center
We accept DHS families and various scholarships
Most importantly, the staff love the children, and treat them like their own.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Corrective Action Plan - 10/10/2022 |
| Renewal Inspection Report - 09/30/2022 |
| Inspection Report - 01/14/2022 |
| Renewal Inspection Report - 01/10/2021 |
| Corrective Action Plan - 10/27/2019 |
| Special Investigation Report - 10/27/2019 |
| Inspection Report - 09/29/2019 |
| Renewal Inspection Report - 12/12/2018 |
| Renewal Inspection Report - 12/12/2018 |
| Special Investigation Report - 12/12/2018 |
| Special Investigation Report - 12/12/2018 |
| Inspection Report - 05/08/2018 |
| Original Licensing Study Report - 10/05/2003 |
If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Small Folks is by far the best center I have entered either of my children in. I was actually excited my son's first day after such an amazing experience with my daughter. The workers treat each child with the same love they would receive at home and academically are fantastic!
Ms. Castillo and her staff are the best. They teach children social graces, civics, games, languages. They absolutely love each one of the hundreds of children that throughout the years have attended Small Folks. When I met Ms. Castillo, she was about to receive a national award. There is no better place for preschoolers in Lansing! Kudos. God bless you all.