Little Dreamers Daycare
Jacqueline Taylor
Elevate is a comprehensive 6-month accelerator program that empowers, refines, enhances, and scales Black businesses. It offers individualized business assessments, customized workplan development, and one-on-one technical assistance.
Jacqueline Taylor is the owner of Little Dreamers Daycare Center (LDDC) in Lansing, Michigan. Since its establishment as a home childcare facility in 2015, Little Dreamers has expanded into a thriving center, thanks to Jacqueline’s unwavering commitment to providing warm, loving, stimulating, and nurturing care for all children in her program. Her passion for seeing each child thrive is palpable and evident in every aspect of LDDC, from the curriculum and gourmet meals to the events, celebrations, and parent collaboration. With exciting professional developments in the pipeline, Jacqueline and her team are poised to inspire and train the next generation of childcare industry leaders.
Why Lansing?
After moving to Lansing to pursue higher education, it quickly became my home. For more than two decades, I have devoted myself to cultivating the area with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives.
What inspired you to start your business?
I reached a pivotal moment when I realized my passion for caring for children from a young age could become a fulfilling career. Determined to turn my passion into a reality, I eagerly pursued my license as a home childcare provider. Since then, I haven’t looked back. Fast forward 8 years later, I am now the proud owner of a thriving center, continuously motivated by my unwavering commitment to providing top-quality care. For me, caring for children is not just a job, it’s an opportunity to inspire and cultivate the next generation.
What is your vision for the future of your business?
My vision is to continue growing and establish a childcare facility in the Lansing area to address the childcare needs of the community. I also aim to inspire the next generation of leaders in the childcare industry and promote Early Childhood Education as a profession.
What goals do you hope the Elevate program will help you achieve?
My hope is that the Elevate program will help me acquire more knowledge and develop the skills that will enable me to thrive in the business world. I am excited for the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and top professionals.
As for childcare, I am committed to creating an exceptional experience for our children, families, and staff. My hope is that the Elevate program can help me expand to include before and after-school services, cultivate our outdoor classrooms and garden, and collaborate with local businesses in need of childcare services.