The inception of BLPA ushered the catalyst for the Little People Academy brand. What began in 1979 with Deltrina Johnson opening the Lake Merritt Little People family day care, has led to the formation of BLPA in 2008.

BA was another program created by Deltrina Johnson and her business partner and friend, Kassie Thomas. What initially began as a program with a focus on babies and toddlers has pivoted over time to an emphasis focusing on serving toddler age children. Both BLPA and BA focus on building a positive self-image for each child from toddler stage to school age. Their interpersonal home and school environment are directed toward a supportive and trustworthy setting that piques a child’s curiosity and provides them the opportunity to have a wide variety of experiences in a protective environment.