Helping Children Thrive: Meet Our Director
Alfreda Clark dedicates her career to providing children and families with optimal experiences that contribute to positive life outcomes. Alfreda’s expertise includes executive oversight of child development centers and early childcare service providers. Her experience and dedication have helped children from diverse backgrounds gain the tools they need and deserve to thrive.
Alfreda’s professional roles include:
- Communications Executive for the Alchemists Collective
- Serves a variety of clients including:
- 2012 US Women's Soccer Team
- Westfield Shoppingtown
- British Petroleum and Napster
- Chief Operations Officer of Children's Palace Centers
- Center Director of the first UAW-Ford FSLC Child Development Center
Alfreda holds an undergraduate degree in child development from Michigan State University. She served as a board member for several organizations including Michigan-based Child Care Coordinating Council (4C) and led special projects for the Junior League. She holds membership with NAEYC and NBCDI.
In her role as Center Director, Alfreda oversees West Lakes ELC including the clinic, comprehensive services, community outreach and the school.
Fostering Lifelong Learning and Growth for Every Child
As a lifelong learner and avid believer in the growth mindset, Alfreda feels we can always improve both personally and professionally.
“The key to success,” she shares, “is creating a win-win environment in which everyone can grow and learn.”
Our team strives to provide a safe space to nurture every child’s whole-person development — every day in every way.
Meet Our Administrative Team
Alison Hutchinson
Comprehensive Services Coordinator
Terri Ann Clark
Lead Teacher, Curriculum Coach
Jamie Williams
Lead Teacher, Curriculum Coach
Rae Holt
Business Information Specialist
Myra Lee
Teacher, Special Projects, Front Desk