Centereach Preschool & Daycare Centereach, NY

I am currently going to school to become a nail tech and I have been a teachers assistant for three years. Watching children grow and learn is my favorite part of the job. Children always have a special place in my heart.

My name is Alissa Dolce and I am thrilled to be the director of TLE Centereach! I have a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science and am a certified Early Childhood Director. In addition to my educational background, I have 18 years experience working in the field of Early Childhood Education. Working with children is such a fun rewarding experience and I am fortunate to have the opportunity to get to know all of the TLE families and be a part of them too! Throughout the day I visit the babies, sing silly songs with the toddlers, and have incredible conversations with the preschoolers. On a personal note, I am happily married to Gregg and have two wonderful children, Alexa and Kai. Kai is in our toddler class and absolutely loves it! Happy really does happen here and I am so excited to be a part of the TLE team!

Hi! My name is Jacklyn. I have been working with children for the past eight years. I graduated from Suffolk Community College with an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. This degree granted me the opportunity to pursue my passion of teaching young learners. I have taught in the toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten age groups and from there I have become an assistant administrator. I am very excited to be a part of the TLE team as an Assistant Director guiding and watching each child and their family grow with us.

Hi my name is Kristi. This is my first year at TLE. I have worked with children in a school for four years, before teaching I was a babysitter for three years. I'm Currently enrolled into school to receive my CDA. I am excited to teach your children and watch them grow.

Hello my name is Paola. I went to Nassau Community College and earned my associates degree in liberal arts. I have a lot of love for children as if they were my own. My day brightens every time I walk into a room and see their smiling faces. I'm excited to start my teaching journey with the TLE family and watching the children grow into little learners everyday.

Hello Families! I am Ms. Brianna. I love working with Infants and watching them learn new things. I am so excited to watch them grow and have fun while they learn. I have my associates in early childhood education and have been working with Infants for the past three years.

My name is Lina Rojas and I have been working in education for 15 years, I finished my Hight school in an education School in Colombia also I finished my university in a bachelor's degree in Mathematics as a teacher of high school and middle education. In 2014 I arrived in the United States with many fears and dreams, I began in this country to work again in education like Assistant Preschool Teacher in 2015. I finished my CDA in Preschool and Infants. I am a very loving person and I like to teach children a lot through art, I really like to work with children and see their evolution and be able to help them as a person. During my years of work I am very passionate about teaching children playing and singing.

I have been working in childcare for about 4 years now. I feel it is one of the most rewarding jobs! I love teaching and encouraging the children’s independent growth throughout their time in school. I currently have my CDA in infant and toddlers and MAT certification. I am so excited to be apart of the TLE team!

Hi my name is Grace and I love the TLE environment! I have been working in childcare for the past three years. I also am a mom of two which helps to make me be a more compassionate teacher.

Hi! My name is Rita. This is my first time in a classroom setting. I graduated from the university of Maine where I swam division 1 and studied social work. I am currently a swim coach! I’m very excited to start this new adventure at the Learning Experience.

Hello. My name is Stephanie. I have previously worked with TLE for 6 years, I'm excited to be back! I've been working with children for 9 years. I grew up in Huntington Station NY. I just had a baby Bryson Lee in August. I graduated from Suffolk County Community College, where I majored in criminal justice. I am looking forward to teaching and learning a lot with my new friends in preschool.

Hi I’m Miss Bella. I’ve been a babysitter for 3 years, and now I am a teacher assistant. I am attending college in the fall, and pursuing my dream, majoring in Marine Biology. I started as a T.A. , because I love watching children grow and learn everyday. I am the oldest of four children, so I genuinely care about the health safety and happiness of each child I come across. I cannot wait to see these students flourish in the world, with all the knowledge and skills we teach them, here at The Learning Experience!

Hi my name is Linsey. I am a certified teacher for grades 1-6 but have plenty of years experience as a pre-k teacher in the past and have worked in a school district for 5 years in grades 3-5. I currently work in the UPK classroom. I have two boys ages 2 and 4 years old named Landon and Colton. My goal for my class is to have them grow socially and academically to prepare them for kindergarten.

Hi! my name is Isabelle, working with children is one of my favorite things. Watching the kids engage learn and grow is so rewarding. I am very excited to be starting here at TLE.

I like working with kids because they are so sweet, honest and funny. I like helping the parents also and getting to know the families.

Hi! My name is Gabriella. I have been working with kids for about a year now and love it! The kids always know how to put a smile on my face and my heart feels so full now that I work at TLE.

Hi! My name is Amanda. I’ve worked at TLE for four years before COVID and I’m super excited to be back. I have worked with children for six years. I am from Centereach so I’m happy to be back at TLE close to my home-base!

I studied a broad in Spain and worked at a daycare there. I have my BA in psychology. I enjoy watching children frow and learn the world around them.

My name is Alyssa; I am currently in school as a psychology major and I plan on going into child psychology after I’m done attending college. I have been working with children for about 4 years now and I have loved it ever since.

My name is Olivia. I am a junior at University at Buffalo. I love to hang out with friends and go to the beach. I am currently studying Speech and Hearing Science. I am excited to begin my journey at TLE and help shape the minds of our little learners.

I am 20 years old. I go to Suny Oswego as a childhood Education major. Being a teacher has been my dream job since I was three. I love being active, playing sports and going to the gym. I look forward to learning and growing here at TLE

Hi my name is Marisa; I began working at TLE in May 2025. I love working with children and will be eventually attending school to pursue my career as an Ultrasound Technician. I look forward help guide your children and watch them grow throughout there years here at TLE.

My name is Brittany, and I am a student in the Masters Program for Early Childhood Education at Potsdam University (Go Bears)! I am a mother of 4 children, and we spend our family time playing hockey and figure skating. I love to work with children of all ages, and I am thrilled to be apart of the team at TLE.

Hi my name is Miss. Angely! I am currently studying early childhood education. I’m super excited to build relationships with the children and help mold the minds of the future!

Hi, I am Michelle and I am happy to be working here with the TLE family! This place truly is like family especially for me being able to work with my mother, niece, and son all in the same building. I am looking forward to a fun and exciting school year!

Hi! My name is Lauren, I am twenty-two years old. I am currently in school working to become an Elementary school teacher.

Hi my name is Cayla, I love working with kids and getting to know each and everyone of my collogues. I am excited to start working here at TLE and watching each child grow throughout their years here.

I am a junior at the University of Rhode Island. I have been working with kids since I was fourteen. I enjoy going to the beach, getting coffee and hanging out with my friends and family. This is my first teaching job and I’m excited to join the TLE family.