Big Dreams Start with Little Minds
Little Minds Big Moves was created to give families a childcare experience built around safety, development, confidence, creativity, structure, and genuine care.
Our Story
Where It All Began
Little Minds Big Moves was founded with a simple belief: children thrive when they are given both the security to feel safe and the freedom to explore.
Our goal is to create an environment where children are cared for as individuals, encouraged to discover their strengths, and exposed to meaningful experiences that support lifelong growth.
Our Mission
What Drives Us
To provide safe, nurturing, inclusive, developmentally appropriate childcare while helping children build confidence, curiosity, independence, communication skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our Vision
Where We're Headed
To become a trusted Detroit childcare and enrichment provider known for developing confident children, supporting families, embracing inclusion, and creating meaningful learning experiences from infancy through school age.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do at Little Minds Big Moves.
Safety
Creating secure environments where children can learn and grow with confidence.
Growth
Supporting every child's developmental journey at their own pace.
Inclusion
Welcoming children of all abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles.
Confidence
Helping children believe in themselves and their abilities.
Creativity
Encouraging imagination, self-expression, and creative problem-solving.
Family Partnership
Building strong relationships between educators and families.
Respect
Honoring every child's individuality, voice, and unique perspective.
Exploration
Inspiring curiosity and a lifelong love of discovery.
Meet Our Founder
Kendra Gaskin
Founder & Site Administrator
Little Minds Big Moves was created from a desire to build the kind of environment families can feel confident choosing and children can feel excited to enter.
Founder Kendra Gaskin envisioned a childcare experience that combines nurturing relationships, strong developmental foundations, creativity, enrichment, movement, and opportunities for children to discover their individual strengths.
With a deep commitment to the Detroit community and a passion for early childhood development, Kendra set out to create a center where every child is seen, supported, and empowered to make their next big move.
Our Team
Leadership Team
The dedicated people guiding Little Minds Big Moves as we prepare to welcome families.
Kendra Gaskin
Founder & Site Administrator
Bay Williams
Program Director
Portia Jimmerson
Co-Founder
Robert Crawford
Co-Founder
Ready to Learn More?
We would love to hear from your family. Join our enrollment interest list or get in touch today.