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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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Molly

Hamlett
9 months ago
My children are graduating from TLE in a week and it is bitter sweet! We are excited for Kindergarten but will truly miss being here! My twins have been going here for 2 years now and we could not have asked for a better experience. They have learned so much while attending and are so happy eac... Read more

Molly

Hamlett
9 months ago
My children are graduating from TLE in a week and it is bitter sweet! We are excited for Kindergarten but will truly miss being here! My twins have been going here for 2 years now and we could not have asked for a better experience. They have learned so much while attending and are so happy each day I pick them up. Going back to work was a very hard decision for me but knowing that my kids were in a safe place where all the staff truly loved them, made it easier! It takes a village to raise kids and they are part of ours. -Molly

Elise CRONKRITE

Rogue Cronkrite
5 months ago
We recently moved across the country for our jobs. The very first checkpoint on our arrival list was to find a daycare for our then 1-year-old son, Rogue. It was not an easy task. The daycare availability was limited as we were registering mid-year. We finally found an adequate daycare abou... Read more

Elise CRONKRITE

Rogue Cronkrite
5 months ago
We recently moved across the country for our jobs. The very first checkpoint on our arrival list was to find a daycare for our then 1-year-old son, Rogue. It was not an easy task. The daycare availability was limited as we were registering mid-year. We finally found an adequate daycare about 10 miles from our home in Chapel Hill. The next 6 months were grueling; long drives for pick up and drop off and constant struggles with administration. Thankfully, there was a Learning Experience being built ACROSS THE STREET from our house! We were counting down the days to the grand opening. Without hesitation, we enrolled our son and have never looked back. Several of our neighbors also have children at the school and we are able to walk them to and from the facility. The kids are happy and so are the parents. We love The Learning Experience-Chapel Hill. :)

Shaunte' JOHNSON

Kameryn Renee-Bailey Tapp
5 months ago
I was accepted a job promotion and had to move from Raleigh, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina within two weeks. I loved my daughters school in Raleigh and would have never switched her if I wasn't moving. As I began my search in Chapel Hill I found that the prices were so much more... Read more

Shaunte' JOHNSON

Kameryn Renee-Bailey Tapp
5 months ago
I was accepted a job promotion and had to move from Raleigh, North Carolina to Chapel Hill, North Carolina within two weeks. I loved my daughters school in Raleigh and would have never switched her if I wasn't moving. As I began my search in Chapel Hill I found that the prices were so much more expensive than Raleigh. I decided to go for the center that fit my price point in Durham. The commute was only 10 minutes, however Kameryn was not learning. I found The Learning Experience and fell in love with the teacher on the phone setting up the appointment for the tour. I went the next day to visit the school. It was clean, everyone was nice, and the room my daughter was going to be in was learning! I was so impressed that I signed her up that day and paid all of my fees. I still needed to give a 4 week notice where she attended but they held her spot. TLC is more expensive than I wanted to pay, however the ciriclulam, and the excitement of my child is worth it. She has learned so much! I receive pictures, emails, and personal text messages about my daughter daily. I'm so happy we found this school.

Gina TURNER

Lucas
5 months ago
I have been at TLE since May 2014 - we started when my son was 14 weeks. I came every day to breast feed so dropping in daily made it easy for me to see how the center was throughout the day. I love the infant rooms and teachers. They are bright and happy and ratios are good. Teachers are consi... Read more

Gina TURNER

Lucas
5 months ago
I have been at TLE since May 2014 - we started when my son was 14 weeks. I came every day to breast feed so dropping in daily made it easy for me to see how the center was throughout the day. I love the infant rooms and teachers. They are bright and happy and ratios are good. Teachers are consistent- low turnover in the 6 months we have been there. I think my son has thrived in an environment with peers vs. staying home. They all seem to copy one another- it really is cute. I am lucky I get to stop in frequently and check on him. But it also gives me a chance to see how the whole place operates daily. I am very comfortable leaving my son there and he really enjoys it. I only go in about twice a week now ... He is older and I do not want to disrupt his day. I definitely recommend the center. It is hard at first when they are so young (mine did have a runny nose for a long time) but that is any where you go. I looked at other places and I did not get warm fuzzy feelings . Bright, happy, friendly is the feeling I got at TLE. I have been very happy there.

Bridgit

Zarah
5 months ago
We have been a TLE family for six months and couldn't be happier with the school. Not only are our daughter's teachers, Ms. Quinn and Ms. Chavella, excellent, but we are so appreciative of how Ms. Stacey and Mr. Charlie manage the school. Knowing that our Twaddler is happy to go to school eve... Read more

Bridgit

Zarah
5 months ago
We have been a TLE family for six months and couldn't be happier with the school. Not only are our daughter's teachers, Ms. Quinn and Ms. Chavella, excellent, but we are so appreciative of how Ms. Stacey and Mr. Charlie manage the school. Knowing that our Twaddler is happy to go to school every day and is in a safe and stimulating environment gives us such peace of mind.

Meet our TLE® Center team

Wendi Boggess

Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Christie Glover

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Ms Melody

Infant/Toddler Coordinator

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms Kim

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Mr Quentin

Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Ms Yolonda

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms Heba

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms Maggie

Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Ms Madonna

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms Randa

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms Mariaham

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms Rose

Afternoon Preschool Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms Donnyelle

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms Robenia

School Age Coordinator

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms Aysha

Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

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Many ways to stay connected

We offer an easy-to-use smartphone app and an array of ways to help you stay connected.

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Monthly newsletters and invitations to our community events

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Monthly calendars

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Everyday photos of your little learner

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Blog to help you stay with the current trends

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Notifications of your child’s learning activities

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