We help children bloom.
Meet the Little Lotus Family

Welcome to Little Lotus Playgroup and Childcare, where children aged 20 months to 4 years embark on a journey of play-based learning in a warm and nurturing environment. Nestled in an inviting space in the heart of Ditmas Park, our holistic approach to early childhood education encourages exploration, creativity, and discovery at each child's individual pace.

​Led by Toti Little, the Director and Founder of Little Lotus, alongside Lynn, the Assistant Lead Educator, our dedicated team understands the importance of meeting every child's unique needs and interests. With over 20 years of combined experience, Toti and Lynn bring warmth, transparency, and a culturally inclusive lens to our curriculum. They are passionate about teaching children self-worth, kindness, and empathy, laying the foundation for a compassionate and inclusive community.

Little Lotus Playgroup was born 8 years ago when Toti decided to combine her passion for learning through play with her dedication to working with children. Today, our play-based curriculum provides a rich and engaging environment where children can explore, create, and discover, fostering a lifelong love of learning. Join us in nurturing your child's development and unlocking their full potential at Little Lotus Daycare.

Children and a teacher doing a sensory activity with a tray of textured material on a tarp at daycare.

  • Our son went from crying every day we dropped him off at his old daycare to walking into playgroup without even looking back at us (bittersweet but beautiful).

    Dylaket and Pam, parents of Isagani

  • Toti and lynn are wonderful caretakers to our little one. she is helping us raise a kind, curious, and happy child.

    Charles, Max’s Dad

  • A welcoming multicultural environment that truly feels like home.

    Karmen, Amaiya’s Mom

  • She really really made my little tiny 20 lb 2 year old feel safe there.

    Cindy, Saorise’s mom

  • Toti's energy and enthusiasm is boundless and it has infected our kids. In their time with her they have developed a love of nature and art. Our children come home from Little Lotus excited and happy to play and learn.

    Jonathan, Dad to Nalo and Winston

meet our family

Toti

lyn

Born and raised in South Africa, Toti has over 20 years of working with children using her love of nature, art and play to help children foster a love of learning. Her experience in what she does, stems from working in a variety of educational spaces as an assistant teacher, summer camp director and teaching artist for an after school program. Toti holds her Child Development Accreditation and attended SUNY Empire with a study in Human Services.

Assistant Lead Educator

A dedicated educator from Cape Town, Lyn holds a Montessori certification and has been teaching for nearly a decade. With a background in finance, she always knew that her true passion lay in teaching, where she could make a meaningful impact on young minds.

Education Director

“Children are the flowers of life; let them bloom with love and care.”

African Proverb