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Colorado Springs - Banning Lewis Ranch Preschool & Daycare Colorado Springs, CO

Get exceptional early education & care for your child.

6585 Issaquah Dr Colorado Springs, CO, 80923 (View Map ›)

Colorado Shines Level 4 - NAC Accredited

Age-Specific Preschool Programs

We care for a range of children Ages 6 weeks to 6 years- UPK Provider.

Why Families Choose Our Daycare in Colorado Springs, CO

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 Colorado Springs, CO Preschool Curriculum and Characters that Spark Whole‑Child Growth

At The Learning Experience, children at our preschool in Colorado Springs, CO 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 Colorado Springs, CO

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

Ages 6 weeks to 6 years- UPK Provider

Our Staff Members

Mrs. Elisabeth

Center Program Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Ms. Cindy

Assistant Director of Education

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

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Ms. Beth

Assistant Director of Operations

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

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Lasandra

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

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Mrs. Misty

Infant Teacher Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

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Ms. Loraine

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Mrs. Jennifer

Infant Teacher Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Mrs. Dani

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Ms. Renee

Teacher Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Techni Cal

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Ms. Deanna

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Stephanie

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Machell

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Mrs. Jennifer

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Cassidy

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Kimmie

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Oka

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibbon

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Mrs. Annegie

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

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Ms. Theresa

Teacher Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

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Mrs. Shannon

Chef

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Mrs. Dionne

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Milo

UPK

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibbon

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Mr. Alex

UPK Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Kaci

Two's Teacher Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Anya

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

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Mrs. Becky

Substitute

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Hannah

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Kastasia

INS - Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Lotus

Infant Teacher Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Kayla

Toddler Teacher Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Amanda

Twaddler teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Madison

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Ms. Jemini

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Hailey

UPK Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Kristen

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Ms. Ireland

UPK B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibbon

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Upcoming Events At Our Center

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December

Winter Holiday Closure Notice

Dear Families, Please be advised of our upcoming holiday schedule: Wednesday, December 24th – Early closure at 12:30 PM Thursday, December 25th – Closed Friday, December 26th – Closed We will reopen on Monday, December 29th, 2025, with normal business hours. We wish all of our families a joyful and peaceful holiday season. Thank you for your continued support!

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January

Family Conferences January 19th - January 29th 2026

Family Conferences will take place from January 12th through January 29th. Sign-up sheets will be available in the lobby beginning January 5th. We look forward to partnering with you to discuss your child’s growth and development!

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January

Breakfast with Bubbles Open House

Come and join us for Breakfast with Bubbles!

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January

Send a Candy Gram Event! 1/26 - 2/10

Starting January 26th through February 10th, send a sweet surprise to your little learner or a special teacher with a Candy Gram! Each Candy Gram will be personally delivered on February 13th, just in time for our Valentine’s celebrations. All proceeds from Candy Gram sales will go directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, helping to bring joy and hope to children in need. Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our Sweetheart Basket Raffle—a special treat full of love and goodies! Thank you for supporting a great cause while spreading kindness and cheer!

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February

Valentine's Day Class Parties! 2/13

Love is in the air at TLE! We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with classroom parties and festive Candy Grams on Friday, February 13th. It's sure to be a heart-filled day of fun, friendship, and sweet surprises! Children are welcome to wear red, pink, or Valentine-themed outfits. We can’t wait to share the love with our little learners!

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February

Professional Development Day- School Closed (President's Day)

We will be closed for President's Day for Professional Development. We look forward to seeing you on February 17th!

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February

School Portraits Graduation Session 2/19 & 2/20

Graduation photos for our Pre-K graduates will be held on February 19th and 20th, capturing this proud milestone!

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March

Spring Break Announcement – Part-Time UPK 3/16-3/27 2026

Please note that Spring Break for Part-Time UPK will take place from March 16th through March 27th. We hope our little learners enjoy a fun, safe, and restful break! Classes will resume on the following Monday, March 30th. Thank you for your continued support!

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April

Little Engineers Showcase! April 20th-24th 2026

We are excited to announce our Little Engineers Showcase, taking place the week of April 20th! During this special week, our little learners will have the opportunity to share what they’ve been practicing in their engineer enrichment classes. Families are invited to join us for amazing display of young talent. More details about classroom-specific performance times will be shared soon. We can’t wait to see our young stars shine!

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May

Family Conferences May 19th - May 28th 2026

Family Conferences will take place from May 19th - May 28th. Sign-up sheets will be available in the lobby beginning May 11th. We look forward to partnering with you to discuss your child’s growth and development!

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May

Last Day of Universal Pre-Kindergarten 5/20

UPK Graduation Announcement! We are excited to announce that our Universal Pre-Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony will be held in late May. This special event will celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our little learners as they prepare to take the next big step in their educational journey. - Venue and time to be announced soon! - Please stay tuned for additional details. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with our graduates and their families!

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May

UPK Graduation

UPKA, UPKB, and UPKC Graduation will be held at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy Gym from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

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August

Little Athletes Summer Enrichment Showcase (Week of August 24th – 28th, 2025)

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our Little Athletes during our Summer Enrichment Showcase! Throughout the week, families will have the opportunity to see what their little learners have been working on in their enrichment classes—from movement and coordination to teamwork and sports-inspired fun! Parents will also receive special take-home enrichment kits to continue the learning and active play at home. We can’t wait to share the progress, energy, and joy your children have experienced during this exciting summer program! Let’s keep the momentum going—learning through movement, teamwork, and fun!

The Learning Experience Colorado Springs - Banning Lewis Ranch, CO Reviews

See what parents are saying about TLE Childcare Centers.

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Jessica O.

Lakeyn

0 months ago

We’ve had a great experience at this preschool. Ms. Hailey and Ms. Kristen are wonderful teachers—kind, patient, and truly caring with the kids. The office staff, Ms. Beth and Ms.... Read more

Desire S.

Noah

0 months ago

Ms.Beth,Ms.kristen, and Ms.Hailey have been the absolute best for my kiddo. Loving,welcoming,caring vibes!

Allison P.

Margot

0 months ago

Our daughter attended TLE Banning Lewis Ranch from age 1-4. We had only good experiences with the staff. We grew to love each of her teachers. I always knew she... Read more

Jazz W.

Josephine

0 months ago

We were initially anxious about putting our 3.5 month old in daycare, but TLE has exceeded our expectations. Our daughter is now 5 months and has been thriving here. She... Read more

Kevin W.

Isla

1 months ago

We have been going here for a couple years, and have had nothing but a great experience!! We have loved all our teachers and how they engage with our daughter.... Read more

Matthew S.

Illiana

1 months ago

The learning experience has been an awesome experience for all of us! My kiddo loves going to class and that has a lot to do with Ms. Milo and Ms... Read more

Emily L.

Sawyer and Benjamin

1 months ago

Milo & kali are great preschool teachers to Benny ?????? and Dion is a great preschool teacher to Sawyer!

Kristen R.

Avery R.

2 months ago

I am a brand new parent at TLE and our daughter Avery is in the preschool 1-B class with Ms. Angie and Ms. Kimmie. I know I'm brand new, and... Read more

Ben T.

Augustus and Beatrice

2 months ago

Our family has had a wonderful experience with The Learning Experience at Banning Lewis Ranch. From the very beginning, we felt confident in the level of communication and safety provided—not... Read more

Katie L.

Andrew and Daniel

3 months ago

Miss Dionne and Miss Veronica are wonderful and attentive. They spend one on one time with my child and are giving him the tools he needs to become successful in... Read more

Sabrina R.

Luna

3 months ago

Elizabeth The Director is the most attentive, polite, respectful, knowledgeable director I have ever met.. I am very, very familiar with many preschools in Colorado and in California. The learning... Read more

Chelsea H.

Charlotte

3 months ago

LOVE LOVE LOVE this location. My daughter has never spent time away from me, and I was hesitant about sending her to prek already. I did tons of school interviews... Read more

Macey H.

Adelaide, Denver, Hudson

3 months ago

TLE @ BLR is incredible! Miss Shannon is the most welcoming every morning. She gets to visit all the classrooms and knows the children personally!

Stephanie R.

Davyn

3 months ago

We absolutely love The Learning Experience! After trying two other childcare centers in the area, TLE is hands down the best. The curriculum is exceptional, our 4-year-old has developed a... Read more

Matthew S.

Ava

3 months ago

Our daughter has enjoyed her new daycare. They have done an excellent job. We are glad we decided to move her to this daycare.

Devon B.

Jayce and Cade

3 months ago

We absolutely love this school! Ms. Shannon, Ms. Dionne, Ms. Veronica, and Ms. Misty are all truly incredible. They’ve made such a positive impact on our kids, and it’s clear... Read more

Alisha R.

Amelia and Eleanora

3 months ago

Our kids LOVE all of their teachers and the staff at TLE! Everyone goes out of their way to take care of our kiddos from Ms. Elizabeth, Ms. Beth, and... Read more

Valeria R.

Valentina and Victoria

4 months ago

I have been with the learning experience for almost 3 years now and I have nothing but great things to say. My oldest daughter has been there since she was... Read more

Izzie C.

Hazel

4 months ago

We started our baby here about a month ago and while we were hesitant at first since she was only 6 months old, we have been beyond impressed with how... Read more

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Anna

4 months ago

We are so happy we made the decision to enroll our daughters at TLE. Our older daughter has been here for two years and our younger daughter has been here... Read more

Sarah E.

Tilly and Jericho

4 months ago

Miss Cali and Miss Milo were so good with my kiddos! It was a pleasant change to the place we came from. They will keep you in the loop to... Read more

Dianne R.

Draco

4 months ago

As a first time mom, I was initially scared to put my baby to daycare because of other peoples bad experiences that I saw online. Some stay-at-home mothers out there... Read more

Ally D.

Xander and Jaxon

4 months ago

Run, don't walk, if you're looking for a daycare in Colorado Springs! This daycare is run by the most amazing owners, a husband-and-wife team. Before we moved to the area,... Read more

Stephen F.

Tilly and Jericho

4 months ago

The staff and the experience of leaving my littles with this bunch has been nothing short of amazing. If you’re looking for a super clean and professional place to entrust... Read more

Emily C.

Elijah

6 months ago

My son has gone here for 3 years and we have loved every minute of it. He has learned, played, and had the most fun. I highly recommend TLE for... Read more

Aubrey B.

Archer and Edison

6 months ago

Both my boys have attended TLE- BLR since they were 3 month. They are now 4 and 2. It is important that my boys not only have a fun and... Read more

Mary G.

Ella

6 months ago

Our daughter has been at TLE Banning Lewis for almost 3 years and we have been so happy with them! There are amazing teachers there who care for our daughter... Read more

Mirinda M.

Connor

6 months ago

My son has been going to TLE- BLR for over 3 years now and im very sad that we now have to part ways as he will be headed to... Read more

Derek M.

Hudson

6 months ago

TLE is an fantastic daycare! Our child is always so excited when we show up in the morning. The staff is friendly and always willing to help if you have... Read more

Andrea

Te'Ari

10 months ago

Ms. Oka, Ms. Kenzie, Ms. Janessa and Ms. Angie take such good care of both of my daughters. Ms. Elisabeth and all the admin staff really try to make sure... Read more

Stephanie

Vargas

45 months ago

TLE-Banning Lewis Ranch location is a fantastic daycare. The staff is amazing, nurturing, and loving. I feel happy and safe to leave my child in their care each day. My... Read more

Katie WENDLAND

50 months ago

I absolutely love this place! I had a terrible experience at her last daycare . Once I moved her here to The Learning Center, I have never been happier. The... Read more

Miriam REZNIK

53 months ago

My husband and I are so grateful to all the staff at TLE Banning Lewis Ranch for the quality of care provided to our son Ronan. Since he has started... Read more

Heather EVANS

53 months ago

We love TLE! My daughter is very shy and clingy to me and she has done great here. She enjoys going to school each day. I can really tell the... Read more

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 Colorado Springs", 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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