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Hillsborough Preschool & Daycare Hillsborough, NJ

Get exceptional early education & care for your child.

345 Auten Rd Hillsborough, NJ, 08844 (View Map ›)

School Age Program Offered.

Age-Specific Preschool Programs

We care for a range of children Ages 6 Weeks to 6 Years.

Why Families Choose Our Daycare in Hillsborough, NJ

Award-Winning Curriculum

Our proprietary L.E.A.P.® curriculum is designed to develop the whole child through academic, social, and cognitive learning.

Safe & Secure Environment

Secured entrances, background-checked staff, and detailed health protocols keep your child safe and protected.

Qualified Teachers

Our educators have degrees in early childhood education and maintain ongoing professional development.

Family Communication

Stay connected with daily reports, photos, and updates through our secure parent app.

Explore Our Learn-and-Play Hillsborough, NJ Preschool Curriculum and Characters that Spark Whole‑Child Growth

At The Learning Experience, children at our preschool in Hillsborough, NJ follow our proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum, featuring hands‑on activities that nurture intellectual, social, and cognitive skills so every child can learn, play and grow.

Engaging TLE® learning characters appear in every lesson, turning abstract ideas into memorable stories and modeling values such as kindness, curiosity, and teamwork. Together, the curriculum and characters spark engagement and guide children toward confident, well‑rounded development.

Discover Our Full Curriculum

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Language & Literacy

Building vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and early reading skills through interactive activities

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Enrichment & Experience

Engaging children with music, art, STEM activities, and cultural awareness

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Academic Foundation

Developing mathematical concepts, scientific inquiry, and critical thinking skills

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Physical Development & Play

Strengthening gross and fine motor skills through structured activities and free play

Details You Need to Know About TLE in Hillsborough, NJ

Open: M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Ages 6 Weeks to 6 Years

Our Staff Members

Niki

Marketing Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

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Jyoti

Center Owners

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Doreen

Manager of Recruiting

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

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Gabriela

Administrative Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Priyambada

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Nancy

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

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Mona

Toddler A Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

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Elizabeth

Twaddler Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Anita

Preppers Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Tania

Prepper Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Mitzi

Prepper Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Madhura

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Deya

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ishita

Preschool 1B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Poulami

Pre School 1A Assistant teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Amira

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Brianna

Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Jessica

Pre School 2A Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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The Learning Experience Hillsborough, NJ Reviews

See what parents are saying about TLE Childcare Centers.

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Stefan VAJS

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6 months ago

Hillsborough Learning Experience is the best daycare that I could have found for my son. Everyone here from the administration, to the teachers, to the assistants were super nice and... Read more

Osvaldo MIRANDA

Blayze

6 months ago

Amazing place ; with great staff that go above and beyond to accommodate you

Artesha DUMAS

Rhylie

7 months ago

Artesha Dumas I cannot say enough great things about The Learning Experience! As a parent, finding a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for my toddler was a top priority, and... Read more

Kelly

Ava

8 months ago

We have been with The Learning Experience - Heathrow for over SIX years (wow!) across both of our daughters and have been absolutely thrilled with the professionalism, service, care and... Read more

Kaitlyn

Mac

8 months ago

As an educator and mom, it was really hard to find a place that I felt had a student centered curriculum and focused on the safety and the well being... Read more

Sneh

Bisht

40 months ago

I was very anxious to enroll my daughter (2y) at TLE in the beginning plainly because of some negative reviews online. Recent ownership change and recent positive reviews encouraged me... Read more

Shawn MARIE

47 months ago

Thank you Leon, Doreen and the staff. I'm sorry things didn't work out financially for us. I'm at a loss for my little girl. She loved going there. I'm sure... Read more

Fallon

Gero

62 months ago

At the Learning Experience in Hillsborough, NJ, teachers and staff care about your child learning creatively from yoga, art, math, phonics, science, foreign language, sign language, and so much more-... Read more

Michelle P

Dillon

133 months ago

My children use to come to Hillsborough TLE and we loved it. They learned so much and get excited anytime we go back to visit and see their teachers. We... Read more

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Frankie & Vinny

133 months ago

My wife and I are excited to share the news that we have found a daycare center that doesn't let the children run amuck with no supervision in the classrooms.... Read more

Donna

Vinny

133 months ago

Nervous, shy child was made to feel welcome and supported to explore his new environment all under the watchful eyes of his teacher, Miss Kayla. (Preschool 1) My son, Vinny,... Read more

Donna

Frankie

133 months ago

My husband and I couldn't be happier with the teachers at the Hillsborough TLE. Our son, Frankie started attending the center this year--it was his first organized classroom setting so... Read more

Heather

Julia

133 months ago

My husband and I started looking at daycare's in the area before our daughter was born. There were several things that stood out to us about TLE. One of the... Read more

Anish

Darshan

133 months ago

The Learning Experience in Hillsborough is a great preschool program. My son who just came from India has been learning many new words and he fits right in. I thought... Read more

Tony

Talan

133 months ago

My grandson has been coming to TLE for over 4 years now. Sometimes I pick him up and drop him off at the school and the teachers and management are... Read more

Charles

Giana

133 months ago

I have really enjoyed having my daughter here at TLE. This is a wonderful preschool. My daughter has learned Mandarin and Spanish in the past 2 years. Her favorite activity... Read more

Kristen CHARLESTON

Gwen & Shane Charleston

133 months ago

My daughter has been at TLE of Hillsborough since she was 2 months old. She is now a "twaddler" and my son began in their infant room this August at... Read more

Michael MENTUCK

Jaiden Mentuck

133 months ago

I love the learning experience! ! My son has gone here for four years now and he loves it!! Every day he comes home learning something new!!!

Nicole REIDER

Aubrey Kozyra

133 months ago

Both my daughters started TLE of Hillsborough early in 2014. My youngest daughter just had turned 2 at the time and was hardly speaking. Within a month of being at... Read more

Viktoria WARGO

Kyle and ryan

133 months ago

We have been part of the TLE family for over 7 years. How have you made an impact on my family? Simply said, TLE is a part of my family.... Read more

Allison

Marley

133 months ago

My daughter loves the Hillsborough TLE....the teachers are wonderful and work with each child wonderfully. Everyone is so helpful and caring we just love being a part of the TLE... Read more

Donna

Vinny

133 months ago

The TLE in Hillsborough has done an amazing job going above and beyond making my son feel comfortable when he came to the center for his first experience in a... Read more

Donna

Frankie

133 months ago

My son has had a fantastic time coming to the TLE in Hillsborough he is in Miss Kayla's class, PS1, and enjoys the fun learning activities that she leads him... Read more

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Jeremiah

133 months ago

The staff at TLE Hillsborough are so experienced, friendly and just all around great people! My 8 month old son has tons of fun learning new ways to communicate and... Read more

Alicia

Christopher

133 months ago

My son has been here since he was an infant. From Miss Teresa all the way up to Miss Kristy he has grown and learned soo much the past 5... Read more

Kelly

Lucas

133 months ago

TLE was the first center I looked at when enrolling my son. I did not look elsewhere because they offered the best curriculum and enrichment programs for my son. My... Read more

carly PAKENHAM

cody van valkenburg

133 months ago

My whole plan for my son and I was to be a stay-at-home moms till he was 3 years old. I am so glad that when he was 14 months... Read more

Carol WEISS

Aubrey

133 months ago

As a director in Early Childhood Development for 20 plus years, the center that I bring my granddaughter to has to be a very special place. Hillsborough TLE is that... Read more

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Zechariah

133 months ago

I am so excited to be apart of the Hillsborough TLE family. From the entrance of the building I was so ready to see more.I love the curriculum and how... Read more

John STARRICK

Vivian Starrick

133 months ago

My experience with TLE has been very good so far. The choice was easy to make, despite my concern on switching Vivian from one Daycare to TLE. Choosing was a... Read more

Janan STARRICK

Vivian Starrick

133 months ago

From minute one, working with Christine Lewis was excellent. I was dealing with taking my daughter from one daycare to Another & it was a difficult time for me. I... Read more

Brittany LOCASTO

Gianna Locasto

133 months ago

Going back to work and leaving my child in the care of someone else was not an easy task. After viewing multiple schools in our area, my husband and i... Read more

Jessica KLOBUSICKY

Jaiden Mentuck

133 months ago

My son started at The Learning Experience when he was one and is now five. I love all the teachers there, they are all so nice and welcoming. The director... Read more

Anastasia D'AMORE

Isabella D'Amore

133 months ago

Coming from another center I was nervous about having my 5, 3, and 15 month old join a new school with new teachers. I have to say that everyone starting... Read more

Patrick

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136 months ago

My son loves coming to school everyday!!! He loves the indoor playroom with the ball pit and his teachers!!! He has learned so much because of the in depth curriculum.... Read more

Christine

Talan

137 months ago

My son has learned soo much from TLE. Not only with the curriculum but with the manners and values the teachers have taught him. The teachers and management are always... Read more

Lisa

24312 months ago

My son is learning to read and is excited about it. He is happy going to school each day.

L.E.A.P.® Curriculum for Infants

Frequently Asked Questions

What curriculum do you follow at your early learning center?

Our proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum is used across all childcare development centers at The Learning Experience, helping your child thrive in both structured learning and play.

What age groups do you accept at your daycare center?

We accept children from 6 weeks to 6 years. Whether you're looking for infant daycare, baby daycare, or preschool programs, we offer tailored learning for every stage.

How do I find the best preschool near me?

If you're searching for a preschool near me or "daycare in Hillsborough", look no further. Our centers are built on a foundation of trust, education, and family-focused care.

What sets your daycare apart from others in the area?

Unlike many generic daycare centers near me, we include enrichment programs like sign language, music, and physical development at no extra cost.

What’s a typical day like at your childcare center?

From arrival to pick-up, children engage in themed learning activities, outdoor play, and social development—making every day fun and educational at our learn and play daycare.

Do you offer programs to prepare my child for kindergarten?

Yes, our preschool programs are designed to foster early math, literacy, and social skills - ensuring your child is ready for school and life beyond.

Is there infant care available at your daycare?

Absolutely. Our infant daycare program focuses on nurturing, safety, and development, with daily updates sent to parents through our mobile app.

How do you communicate with parents?

Through our secure Bubbles app, parents of children in our childcare centers receive daily reports, pictures, and updates - keeping them connected and informed.

Will you help with potty training?

Yes! All of our childcare development centers offer potty training support, working closely with families during this milestone.

How do you ensure child safety?

Our early learning centers are secured with restricted entry, background-checked staff, and detailed health protocols to ensure peace of mind.

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