About Us
Lakeshore Little People's Place (LLPP) is a ministry of the Holland Deacons’ Conference that provides Christian childcare to meet the needs of working parents in the Holland, Michigan area.
What We Believe
Children need support in order to develop spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and physically. At LLPP, our faith shapes the way we care for children. We engage in many different activities, from painting and singing to counting and speaking, all of which show evidence of a loving God. Whether specifically referenced or not, our faith informs each of our interactions.
How We Started
In 1993, a group of community members noticed a need for local Christian childcare. To ask for help, they contacted the Holland Deacons’ Conference, a coalition of Christian Reformed churches. After exploring many options, it was suggested that churches could partner to provide childcare for the community. In 1997, Lakeshore Little People’s Place opened its doors for the first time, serving twenty preschool children at Maplewood Reformed Church. Our program continued to grow and by August of 1997, we were able to open two additional centers. Today, we serve more than 200 children and families across three locations in the Holland and Hamilton areas.
Our Team
Corporate Leadership
Cassie Nielsen
Executive Director
Tamara Kruger
Business Director
Site Directors
Hamilton South
Courtney Wiersma ~ Site Administrator
Vanessa Brunson ~ Assistant Site Administrator/PreK for All Coordinator
Providence
Katie Rigterink ~ Site Administrator/PreK for All Coordinator
Kendra Kragt ~ Assistant Site Director
Get in Touch
If you’re interested in enrollment or have any questions, please reach out to our team.