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Arika Charleston-Shorter, CEO/Director
Arika Charleston-Shorter graduated from Michigan State University (Go Green) in 2010 with a degree in Family and Community Services with a specialization in Childhood and Youth Development. She has been working with children since middle school, and her passion has lead her to start her own childcare program. She believes in helping children explore what they love through smaller class sizes that allow more 1 on 1 attend. She also believes in expanding the children’s minds through creative experiences.
Philosophy
It is the Little Stinkers philosophy that children be encouraged to learn and grow by providing a foundation of developmentally appropriate experiences where all children can succeed in a safe and nurturing environment. We are committed to our families.
We have passion excellence and endeavor to set and deliver the highest standards of childcare services, values, integrity, and fairness. We celebrate the diversity and power of people, ideas, and cultures. We believe that each chid is a unique individual and that all children can learn. Our childcare/latchkey, enrichment, holiday break and summer camp programs provide inclusive settings that recognize children’s varied abilities, interest, needs and learning styles.
Location
Serving the Detroit, MI area
About our program
All program is all about creating a caring family based atmosphere. We offer STEAM inspired curriculum daily through creative activities. Date nights for parents will be hosted monthly where that children will be able to stay later . We believe in celebrating all special occasions from birthdays, holidays, to losing your first tooth!