Meet our Academy’s Owner and Executive Director Danniece Speights.

Ms. Speights recently graduated with her BA in Early Childhood Leadership from University of Arizona Global Studies. Ms. Speights holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Administration and General Studies from College of Dupage. Ms. Speights also holds 12 certificates through Gateways to Opportunity Illinois Professional Development System and is a Gateways to Opportunity Registery Trainer for the State of Illinois.

Ms. Speights is a highly committed professional who has been in the Early Childhood Education field since 2002. Ms. Speights opened her Home Daycare "Ms. Dee's Little Helpers Home Childcare" in 2015. However she knew one day she wanted a larger facility to provide children with outstanding learning experience, educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and making a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently performing responsible licensing, monitoring investigative and enforcement functions in the day care licensing program as formulated by the State of Illinois.

Ms. Speights is a mother of one, and she understands the importance of a safe and nurturing environment, along with a fun learning experience through a quality educational program. She invites you to come in and take a tour, meet her incredible faculty and see her academy’s programs in action.

Little Helpers Christian Academy is licensed by The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and will be accredited by The National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for children 6 weeks through 5 years old.

Little Helpers Christian Academy hours of services is Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm.

LHCA implements Creative Curriculum for Infant-Preschool.

Weekly Tuition Rates

Infant/Toddlers (6 weeks-24 months) $380.00

Preschool (2-5 years) $325.00

Summer Camp (6-12 years) $300.00

(Trip Fees Additional)

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Family rates are available and all programs requires a yearly supply fee.

All programs are dependent on space availability and development of child.

LHCA accepts Illinois Action for Children Assistance Program (CCAP)