Doris Roberson, co-owner of Caterpillar Corner Learning Center, inherited a family passion for education. “Education starts early,” she says. “My mother would say it starts in the womb.”
Her business partner and co-owner, Santrece Roberts, shares that passion. And both bring extensive experience in working with and caring for kids. Doris is a 25-year veteran educator—20 of those years in higher education, including Michigan State University—and Santrece is just a few credits shy of earning her bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
Dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment, Caterpillar Corner Learning Center offers individualized infant care for ages 6 weeks to 24 months, toddler and preschool programs and before-and-after- school care. It will also provide after-school homework assistance, subject reinforcement, one-on-one tutoring, study skills and learning
strategies for students through grade 12.
Doris and Santrece chose the name Caterpillar Corner because, like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, education is a process. And, Doris says, it’s a collaborative effort. She and Santrece will work with students’
families, teachers and school administrators to assess academic needs, customize action plans to increase academic performance and study skills, and support students’ development.
“Students are our priority and their needs come first,” Doris says. The center’s goal is to assist students in developing as independent learners and maximize their potential personally, socially and academically.
Holt residents for 15 years, Doris and Santrece are “passionate and excited” about bringing the center’s services to the community.
Caterpillar Corner Learning Center is at 2168 Cedar Street, Holt, 517.889.5348, www.caterpillarcornerlc.com.