Lil' People's Place
Open today 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Description provided by the business.Lil' People's Place has been the heart of early childhood education in Clarkston, MI since 1998 — a warm, locally owned preschool Oakland County families have trusted for generations. Serving Independence Township, Lake Orion, and Waterford, we're more than a preschool — we're a community. We believe the early years should be alive with curiosity, creativity, and connection. From infant/toddler care through preschool and pre-K GSRP, our hands-on programs help every child grow at their own pace. Here, your lil' one builds lifelong friendships and learns, grows, and belongs.
Location Info
6475 Waldon Center Dr
Clarkston, MI 48346
(Sashabaw and Waldon Rd near I-75 Corridor)
| Monday | 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Military Assistance
- Offers Military Subsidies/Benefits
Languages Spoken
- English
Location Details
- Offers camp programs.
- Offers summer care programs.
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Program includes field trips.
- Meals are provided.
- Transportation services are available.
Programs Offered
Preschool and Early Learning Center
GSRP Pre-K
Schedules
Full Time
Calendar
School Year
Description
In partnership with Oakland Schools, our Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classrooms proudly implement the HighScope Curriculum, a nationally recognized, research-based approach to early childhood education.
Before and After Care Program
Schedules
Flexible
Calendar
Full Year
Description
Offers before and after care services in Clarkston.
Education Types
- Academic-Based
- Play-Based
- Creative Curriculum
Licensing
Lil' People's Place is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
DC630096072
Capacity
258
Issued
08/24
Parent Reviews
My husband and I can not say enough great things about Lil People’s!! Our daughter has been attending since she was 14 weeks old and they are incredible. She has thrived with the staff and fellow students and loves to go! She is now 4.5 years old and in their new GSRP pre-k program and still loving every day there. Teachers and admin have always been attentive, compassionate, thorough, and always keep us informed. They have also been flexible around our schedules, which is unheard of with most childcare facilities. We love LPP and they have truly become family 🩷
Thank you so much for the heartwarming review, Janell! Watching your daughter grow from 14 weeks old into our GSRP Pre-K program has been such a joy. Knowing that our schedule flexibility, communication, and care make your life easier, and that Lil' People's Place truly feels like family, means the world to us. We are so grateful for your family!
We absolutely love LPP! The admin staff and teachers are all so wonderful, kind, and caring. You can really tell that they genuinely care about the kids AND the families, which means so much to us. Our girls are happy there, and we feel so comfortable leaving them in their care. The facility is always clean and well taken care of, and everyone is so welcoming and easy to communicate with. We’re so thankful we found a place that feels like a great fit for our family. We couldn’t recommend them more! ❤️
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Emily! We are so happy to hear how much your girls love being at Lil' People's Place and that your family feels so welcomed and comfortable with us. Our admin team and teachers pour so much care into maintaining open communication and supporting both our kiddos and their parents. We are so grateful to have your family as part of our LPP family!
We’ve had our son and daughter at LPP since 2019. The kids absolutely love the staff at LPP and they truly make the place feel like a second home for the kiddos. They always have something special going on for the kids to participate in. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the high recommendation, Jason! We work hard to make Lil' People's Place feel like a home away from home, so hearing that it feels like a second home to your family means the world to us. We love having your son and daughter with us since 2019, and we are so grateful for your continued support!
We enrolled our 4-year-old first, and trusted them enough to bring our 1-year-old when my maternity leave ended. That says everything. Finding a daycare near Downtown Clarkston that could handle both a toddler and an infant felt overwhelming. What stood out immediately was how different the programs are for each age group — our 4-year-old comes home talking about what she learned, doing crafts, and honestly more socially confident than I expected. Our 1-year-old's room has a completely different feel — calm, attentive, low ratio. The infant teachers know his schedule, his cues, and they actually communicate it back to us every day. Drop-off used to be my most stressful moment of the day. It isn't anymore. The facility is clean, secure, and the staff turnover has been minimal in the time we've been there. That consistency matters more than I realized it would — especially for an infant who needs familiar faces. Communication from the director is proactive, not reactive. If something happens, we hear about it before we pick them up. This past summer was the first year our 4-year-old did their summer camp program. She didn't want it to end. The activities were structured enough that she was actually doing things, not just being watched — and the transition back into the regular school year program was seamless because it's the same staff and same environment she already trusted. For any parent near Downtown Clarkston, Michigan searching for infant care, a preschool program, or summer camp — I'd tell you the same thing I told my sister when she asked: just go visit. It's the kind of place that's easier to feel than to describe.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a beautiful, detailed review of our center! Hearing that we could ease your transition truly means the world to our team. We pour our hearts into tailoring our programs to meet the unique needs of every age group. Providing a calm, attentive environment for infant care, building social confidence in our preschool program, and keeping kids engaged during our summer camp are exactly what we strive for every day. Keeping our facility clean, secure, and maintaining a consistent staff with minimal turnover are top priorities for us because we know how much familiar faces matter to young children. We are so grateful to have your family grow with us. Thank you for recommending us as a trusted choice for preschool and childcare in Clarkston, MI!