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Summer of Happiness means fun at The Learning Experience®

The Learning Experience® is committed to delivering quality childcare and early childhood education all summer long through our fun and engaging “Summer of Happiness” program. It’s the perfect place for your child to explore their curiosity—and to learn—through a variety of monthly themed programs that include hands-on activities, on-site entertainment, and loads of outdoor fun!

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From Infant through preschool, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

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Curriculum that develops the whole child

Our L.E.A.P.® (Learning Experience Academic Program) Curriculum uses fun, hands-on activities throughout early education to help children develop intellectually, socially and cognitively. Or as we say, to learn, play and grow.

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Characters that bring learning to life

Children love learning from characters—and studies show that it’s highly effective especially in preschool and early education. TLE® has a cast of unique, beloved characters, each one teaching children a new value or activity.

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Bubbles

Our lovable friend who takes you on a daily adventure that makes kids happy to learn, play and grow.

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Grace & Charity

Our dynamic doggy duo introduces the importance of being generous and giving.

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Lionstein®

Our wise and creative scientist who makes science fun and exciting.

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Phoebe

Our literature loving llama makes reading fun.

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Two Plus Toucan

Our creative mathematician helps explore the joys of math.

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Penny

Our well-mannered etiquette coach demonstrates the importance of being helpful, honest, and kind.

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Sonar

Our adventurous submarine reveals the many wonders of the underwater world.

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Pablo

Our creative and artsy pig helps children discover the beauty of self-expression.

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Gibby

Our kind-hearted, hard-of-hearing gibbon loves to share his passion for sign language and promoting inclusivity.

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Success measured in happy stories

See what parents are saying about TLE Childcare Centers.

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Jenna

Bartels
1 months ago
We have had a great experience with TLE St. Peters!! The teachers and administrators has been extremely helpful and so easy to communicate with! The facility is extremely clean and inviting. Our child is recognized by name by almost every staff member and is welcomed in to the bill every morni... Read more

Jenna

Bartels
1 months ago
We have had a great experience with TLE St. Peters!! The teachers and administrators has been extremely helpful and so easy to communicate with! The facility is extremely clean and inviting. Our child is recognized by name by almost every staff member and is welcomed in to the bill every morning with a smiling face. I highly encourage any looking for child care to choose TLE!!

Lydia

Blassingame
1 months ago
I've been so thankful to land upon this daycare. Everyone is so kind & supportive toward my child. He has teachers there that I know he is safe & secure with. Everyone is so resourceful and willing to help. The staff communicate well & actually speak to me about what is going on. I ... Read more

Lydia

Blassingame
1 months ago
I've been so thankful to land upon this daycare. Everyone is so kind & supportive toward my child. He has teachers there that I know he is safe & secure with. Everyone is so resourceful and willing to help. The staff communicate well & actually speak to me about what is going on. I love how culturally diverse it is. There is so much creativity & imagination there at this daycare. I like seeing the curriculum and what my child will be learning and exploring. I appreciate everyone in the building who has helped my child in any way. We truly are grateful to have such a caring and loving daycare to have my child attend.

Kiersten

West
1 months ago
We have had a great experience with TLE St. Peters. Communication with teachers and administrators has been great with updates provided timely. Very clean, comfortable and inviting environment. Our child is welcomed every day by friendly and common faces and is acknowledged by several as we are... Read more

Kiersten

West
1 months ago
We have had a great experience with TLE St. Peters. Communication with teachers and administrators has been great with updates provided timely. Very clean, comfortable and inviting environment. Our child is welcomed every day by friendly and common faces and is acknowledged by several as we are leaving. Very encouraging that so many people know our child and is looking out for them.

Amanda

Younger
9 months ago
Our girls just recently started at TLE. They are thriving since being there! They are always excited at drop off and happy at pickup! It's been a breath of fresh air to always see a smile on their face when they are there. We quickly noticed how much they were learning and communicating more ea... Read more

Amanda

Younger
9 months ago
Our girls just recently started at TLE. They are thriving since being there! They are always excited at drop off and happy at pickup! It's been a breath of fresh air to always see a smile on their face when they are there. We quickly noticed how much they were learning and communicating more easily with us. They are saying their ABCs and counting. It's been very cool to see them doing so well. We love TLE! They have been a perfect fit for our girls. We would highly recommend them to any one!

Katlin

Kertz
9 months ago
The Learning Experience has been an incredible place for our baby to learn and grow! Ms. Erin, Ms. Brooke, and the entire TLE staff have been so supportive and the daily communication makes me feel like I’m right there with her. I highly recommend TLE St. Peters!

Katlin

Kertz
9 months ago
The Learning Experience has been an incredible place for our baby to learn and grow! Ms. Erin, Ms. Brooke, and the entire TLE staff have been so supportive and the daily communication makes me feel like I’m right there with her. I highly recommend TLE St. Peters!

Gina

Hausmann
9 months ago
After being a stay at home mom, I had an incredible opportunity to go back to work. I asked for some recommendations from friends which lead me to TLE. From the moment I walked in I knew I wanted my daughter to attend. The facility is CLEAN, having been involved with nursery schools on the busi... Read more

Gina

Hausmann
9 months ago
After being a stay at home mom, I had an incredible opportunity to go back to work. I asked for some recommendations from friends which lead me to TLE. From the moment I walked in I knew I wanted my daughter to attend. The facility is CLEAN, having been involved with nursery schools on the business side I can honestly say it’s the cleanest one I’ve ever been to. The teachers are loving, caring, intuitive and educationally focused on early childhood development including STEM, sign language, fine motor, socialization and so much more. My absolute favorite thing about TLE is the pictures you get through the App. All day while I’m at work I get notifications of all the fun my child is having at nursery school. The teachers tie all the experiences back to a learning component reinforcing the lesson behind the activity. I highly recommend TLE to the thoughtful parent that wants the absolute best for their child.

Kelsey

Washburn
6 months ago
We have been enrolled at TLE St. Peters East for about a month now and are loving it! The staff are all so welcoming, and we could tell how much they loved their jobs and the kiddos from the very first tour. We had gone to a different daycare previously, and are blown away by the differences b... Read more

Kelsey

Washburn
6 months ago
We have been enrolled at TLE St. Peters East for about a month now and are loving it! The staff are all so welcoming, and we could tell how much they loved their jobs and the kiddos from the very first tour. We had gone to a different daycare previously, and are blown away by the differences between our old one and TLE. The app is great, we love getting photos throughout the day, and the updates on how long or if she naps, what she ate, etc! It helps with nightly talks about how her day was, because I have an idea of what she did that day, which is great! I love the curriculum updates, and my daughter gets excited for "show and tell" on Fridays. Overall, a great experience so far and I would highly recommend them to any of our friends and family!

Cristina

Gossage
6 months ago
As a first-time mom, I was very nervous about leaving my baby girl, but the staff at TLE has made me feel so much more comfortable! I feel confident dropping my baby off each morning knowing that she is being taken care of and is in such good hands!

Cristina

Gossage
6 months ago
As a first-time mom, I was very nervous about leaving my baby girl, but the staff at TLE has made me feel so much more comfortable! I feel confident dropping my baby off each morning knowing that she is being taken care of and is in such good hands!

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Meet our TLE® Center team

Zula Patel

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Zula Patel

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi, my name is Zula Patel and I am the Owner of The Learning Experience St. Peters East. I have a degree in Finance and Supply Chain Management from Rutgers University. It has always been my passion to work with the younger generation ever since I started tutoring children of all ages 12 years ago. My passion led me to having a dream of having my own school to help shape and build a brighter future for the young generations. Soon after getting married, I was able to turn my dream into a reality when my husband, Ankit and I joined The Learning Experience family as Center Owners in January 2022. We currently reside in St. Charles, MO with our beautiful daughter, Ananya, who attends TLE. In my free time, I enjoy baking, traveling, event planning and spending time with family & friends. I look forward to creating endless memories with your kiddos as they learn, play and grow at TLE!

Erin Hollenbeck

Executive Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Erin Hollenbeck

Executive Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Hi, my name is Erin and I am the Executive Director here at The Learning Experience St. Peters! I have my Masters in Early Childhood Education and my Bachelors in Elementary Education and Early Childhood. Early Childhood is my passion and I have had the opportunity to work with children for 12 years now. My goal is for our TLE family to feel loved, safe, and learn, play, grow! I look forward to growing and creating our home away from home family with all of you!

Rebecca Ellison

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Rebecca Ellison

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Hi my name is Miss Becca, I am the Center Director here at St. Peters TLE. I have over 20 years working in childcare and 3 years working in management. My educational background is in Early Childhood Education Business Leadership with an emphasis in Child Development. I have two children, one in 8th grade and the other in 6th grade. In my free time I love to hike, run and train for marathons, and hangout with my family. I am excited to be apart of the TLE family and can't wait to help with the growth of the center.

Miss Ashley

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Miss Ashley

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi my name is Ashley, I am excited to be here at The Learning Experience St. Peters East! I have my directors certification and I have 11 years of experience in early childcare including teaching Infant-Pre-k, management, and curriculum development. In my free time I enjoy taking adventures and traveling. My lifetime goal is to travel to all 50 states. I am excited to work with all of the staff members and TLE families!

Miss Marilyn

Curriculum Specialist

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Miss Marilyn

Curriculum Specialist

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Hi, my name is Marilyn! I have a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, and I am also a Reading Specialists. I taught Kindergarten and reading in the public schools for 8 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. I have been working in childcare as a Lead Infant Teacher for the past 4 years and I am excited for this new challenge as a Curriculum Specialist at TLE. My goal is to help support the teachers and encourage them to be their best.

Miss Nicole

Infant Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Miss Nicole

Infant Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hi my name is Nicole and I have been around kids my whole life. I currently do real estate along with working at TLE. I have worked in a daycare setting for 5 years now and I love it. In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, riding bikes, playing with my dogs, and hanging out with my family and friends. I am excited to be working with the infants here at TLE!

Miss Rachel

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Miss Rachel

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hi my name is Rachel and I have been working with children for the past 18 plus years. I have a dog named Fritz and a Cat named Mabel. I love spending time with them and my family as well! In my free time I like to workout, read, and watch tv. I am excited to work with the infants here at TLE!

Miss Sandra

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Miss Sandra

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi my name is Sandra and I have been working with Infants and Toddlers for over 6 years now. I am originally from California and have been living in Missouri for 11 years now. In my free time I love to spend time with my Husband and our puppy! I am so excited to meet all the wonderful infants here at the The Learning Experience!

Miss Keshia

Cook & Center Support

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Miss Keshia

Cook & Center Support

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

My name is Lakeshia, but you can call me Miss Keshia. I have been working in childcare for around 12 years now. I have 5 daughters that I love so much! I love cooking and spending time with my kids, family, and friends. I am always trying to have fun and entertain. I am also very blessed and honored to get to work with your kids.

Miss Alexa

Toddler C Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Miss Alexa

Toddler C Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Hi my name is Alexa and I have been working with children for a total of 7 years now. I am originally from the State of California. I currently hold my bachelor's in Psychology. When I am not working, I love spending my time reading. My goal at TLE is to help everyone feel welcomed and have a safe place to learn and love.

Miss Jaclyn

Toddler C Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Miss Jaclyn

Toddler C Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Hi my name is Miss Jaclyn. I have worked in childcare for about 4 plus years and I have worked with many age groups but toddlers are my favorite! I am a triplet, 2 girls and 1 boy. I love all animals, my favorites are cats and wolves. I love how the children always teach me new ways of exploring and learning and can't wait to continue that here!

Miss Jacqueline

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Miss Jacqueline

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hi my name is Jacqueline. I have worked in Early Education for 4 years now and I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to Missouri from New York in February of 22 and I love it here. In my spare time I enjoy painting, spending time with my cats, and being outside. I am so excited to be apart of the TLE family and continue helping the kiddos learn through hands on experience.

Miss Kris

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Miss Kris

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Hi my name is Kris, I am a mother of two beautiful daughters, Kaydance and Ivory. My boyfriend and I have 17 pets ranging from cats, wiener dogs, snakes and tarantulas. I have been in childcare for 15 years now. I love working with the babies and toddlers! I love Harry Potter and Horror movies and our family hobbies are drawing, painting, and playing Pokémon together.

Miss Jacqueline

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Miss Jacqueline

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hi my name is Jacqueline. I have worked in Early Education for 4 years now and I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to Missouri from New York in February of 22 and I love it here. In my spare time I enjoy painting, spending time with my cats, and being outside. I am so excited to be apart of the TLE family and continue helping the kiddos learn through hands on experience.

Miss Carly

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Miss Carly

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hi my name is Carly! I have 12 years of experience in childcare. I have a daughter of my own who is six years old, and she is my whole world! I also enjoy reading, binge watching Netflix, and being outside in my free time. I am excited to be with your little one and watch them learn and grow. My goal is to make all of our activity's fun for the children!

Miss Hannah

Prepare Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Miss Hannah

Prepare Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

My name is Hannah and I have been a teacher for over 2 years now and am excited to be apart of the TLE family. I live locally with my boyfriend and we have one Dog named Google and one Cat named Bing. In my free time I enjoy photography. I look forward to learning alongside your little ones and meeting everyone here!

Miss Hannah

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Miss Hannah

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

My name is Hannah and I have been a teacher for over 2 years now and am excited to be apart of the TLE family. I live locally with my boyfriend and we have one Dog named Google and one Cat named Bing. In my free time I enjoy photography. I look forward to learning alongside your little ones and meeting everyone here!

Miss Mckenna

Seasonal Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Miss Mckenna

Seasonal Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi my name is Miss Mckenna and I am going into my senior year of college at Missouri Baptist University. I am majoring in Elementary Education. Teaching is a passion of mine and in my free time I teach pitching lessons and coach a softball team. I love creating and doing different crafts with the kiddos. I am excited to be here at The Learning Experience!

Miss Elli

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Miss Elli

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Hi my name is Elli and I have been working with kids for about 7 years now. I worked at a horse farm for 5 years prior where I taught kids how to ride horses from ages 2-10 years old. I am a huge animal lover as well. My goal at TLE is to help each child feel like they belong and have fun learning new things while making new friends.

Miss Christina

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Miss Christina

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hi, my name is Christina. I recently moved from Georgia to Missouri. This is my third-year teaching at a center and I love it. I am excited to be working at TLE and in the short time of being here, I have been getting to know all the unique personalities that the kids have. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Miss Arizona

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Miss Arizona

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Hello, my name is Arizona and I also go by Miss Zona. I have 2 years experience in applied behavior analysis. I began working in a preschool setting in 2021 as an assistant teacher. I was then the Lead teacher in the Preschool room in 2022. I am currently a Junior in college for Early Education Administration. I have 2 children of my own and in my free time I love spending time with them and reading.

Miss Kaitlyn

Preschool 3 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Miss Kaitlyn

Preschool 3 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Hi my name is Kaitlyn, and I am currently in college for Elementary Education. In my free time I enjoy arts and crafts and hanging out with my friends. I also love animals, nature, and the Harry Potter movies! My goal at TLE is to teach children to be strong individuals and working members of the community.
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