Join us on August 15, 2025 at 11:00 am for our 25th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration!
Welcome to Little Lighthouse Learning Center
Mission Statement
To provide quality early education and child care to children and
families seeking a safe, healthy, educational environment.
Pre-kindergarten
From 2, 3 or 5 day options for children age 3 through 5 years.
LLLC offers excellence in early childhood education by
degreed teachers and dedicated staff.
Our curriculum and program delivery is recognized
with a Gold rating by Ohio's Step Up To Quality.
School-Age Day Care
Available for children six through 11 years during summer and on
some school closure days. All meals, field trips, special events and
more are included in the tuition. Age-appropriate activities, academic
assistance and learning materials are a part of the program.
Annual Summer Camp
All students enrolled during the summer months participate in our
themed summer day camp. Students attend a variety of field trips,
participate in special programming from professional guests, and
continue their developmentally appropriate learning and socialization.
Parents can keep their piece of mind during the summertime.
The Village that is Little Lighthouse Learning Center
Our Collaborations
Our Collaborations
Our Collaborations
LLLC guarantees no-cost, low-cost education
and childcare options. This is done through
the following collaborations with
community education partners:
Head Start
via Lorain County Community Action Agency
Ohio Department of Education
Ohio Department of Children & Youth
Our Major Funders
Our Collaborations
Our Collaborations
Our mission is made possible by the
generosity of funders which include:
Nordson Foundation
Nord Family Foundation
Community Foundation
The Stocker Foundation
The City of Lorain
Our Governance
Our Collaborations
Our Governance
Executive Director: Palma Stipe
Program Director: Lynne West
Assistant Director: Ellen Gonzalez
Board of Directors
President: Johnna Lyman
Vice President: Leo Citro
Secretary: Sheila Evenchik
Treasurer: Karen Valentin
Members at Large:
Michelle Hennis, Michael Ferrer