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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.

Bubbles and Friends Theme Song

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Grace & Charity

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

Bubbles

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

Lionstein®

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

Phoebe

Our literature loving llama makes reading fun.

Two Plus Toucan

Our creative mathematician helps explore the joys of math.

Penny

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

Sonar

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

Pablo

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

Gibby

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

Success measured in happy stories

See what parents are saying about TLE Childcare Centers.

Marina

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6 months ago
The Learning Experience in Englewood Cliffs has been amazing for our daughter. She truly loves going to school every day and adores all of the teachers. She started to attend this day care at 6 months old and now that she is almost four years old, we have seen her grow in so many different ways... Read more

Marina

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6 months ago
The Learning Experience in Englewood Cliffs has been amazing for our daughter. She truly loves going to school every day and adores all of the teachers. She started to attend this day care at 6 months old and now that she is almost four years old, we have seen her grow in so many different ways ….she has excelled and has become more open and independent….. we are so impressed with their program. We appreciate all of the teachers and staff so very much !!!

Annabelle G

0 months ago
A lifesaver. I’m glad my husband and I choose this place. As a new mom, leaving my precious baby with someone else was stressful. It means a lot having Ms. Jahaira helping me through the process. Ms.Jahaira not only provided valuable inside on what to do on the first day at school but was... Read more

Annabelle G

0 months ago
A lifesaver. I’m glad my husband and I choose this place. As a new mom, leaving my precious baby with someone else was stressful. It means a lot having Ms. Jahaira helping me through the process. Ms.Jahaira not only provided valuable inside on what to do on the first day at school but was consistent in communicating. She gives us a high degree of confidence my baby is in capable hands. Thank you to the execution team for their professionalism in handling all my concerns. - Annabelle & Ayden

Annabelle G

0 months ago
We love the place. We have a great deal of appreciation for Ms. Jahaira. As a new mom and leaving my baby with someone else for the first time all sorts of anxiety and trust issues surface. Ms. Jahaira worked with me to build a good teacher and parent relationship. She is open and honest. Ms... Read more

Annabelle G

0 months ago
We love the place. We have a great deal of appreciation for Ms. Jahaira. As a new mom and leaving my baby with someone else for the first time all sorts of anxiety and trust issues surface. Ms. Jahaira worked with me to build a good teacher and parent relationship. She is open and honest. Ms. Jahaira’s communication skills are great. My baby loves her. The executive team is professional and quick in resolving any concerns. Overall the learning program is well structure.

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Jordan Liu
3 months ago
I have a lot to share about this center. let me start with my proud moment. Proud Moment: my daughter transferred to this center in July. the following January, she was invited to a birthday party with her friends from previous school. She was the only one who able to write her name in full ... Read more

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Jordan Liu
3 months ago
I have a lot to share about this center. let me start with my proud moment. Proud Moment: my daughter transferred to this center in July. the following January, she was invited to a birthday party with her friends from previous school. She was the only one who able to write her name in full there. :) My favorite about this center: Management & Genuine cares Management knows your needs, feels your pain. They HELP you. They are flexible and put their foot in your shoes. I know some of the teachers there, they enjoy coming to work everyday. The parents that I am close with also had told me how much they appreciate this center. That is what makes everything come together nicely. Unlike other daycare, my kids have the same teachers and friends for whole year.

Meet our TLE® Center team

Lisa Sanger

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Lisa Sanger

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

I am the owner and operator of The Learning Experience in Englewood Cliffs since 2015. Prior to TLE, I worked as a Registered Nurse for 28 years. I fulfilled my dream/passion to work with children upon opening my center.

Bianca Russo

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bongo Bear

Bianca Russo

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bongo Bear

Hello, My name is Ms. Bianca and I have been working for TLE for 4 years. I have a Master in Business. I enjoy seeing the children grow and learn. My hobbies are going to concerts, cooking and hanging with friends

Annette Russo

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Annette Russo

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

I have been a childcare Director for 32 years. I joined TLE in 2017 following the closure of my prior school, Futures Best which I ran for 27 years. I have 3 grown children of my own, all young adults now. I love working with children and watching them grow. I love working for TLE and being part of the TLE Family.

Kathy Theofanis

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Kathy Theofanis

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hello, My name is Ms. Kathy. I have been working with children for over 15 years. I started to work at TLE from September 2017 and I love all my babies. My hobbies are cooking and baking, spending time with my family. My goal is to have all the babies grow and learn and have fun in my classroom.

Ms. Francisca

Infant teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Ms. Francisca

Infant teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

My name is Francisca. I am a infant teacher. i love to work with the babies and see them smile. I am a happy person and love working for TLE.

Ms. Leslie De La Cruz

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Leslie De La Cruz

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

I have been working for TLE for over 3 years now. I enjoy my classroom and the children. We have fun and explore a lot of new areas. I love music and going to the gym.

Ms. Diana Z.

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Diana Z.

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I have been a teacher for over a year. I like working with the children. I really like being at TLE with my co-workers.

Ms. Victoria

Toddler C

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Victoria

Toddler C

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

I have been working with children since I was in high school. I love watching them grow and learn new things every day.

Ms. Josseline D.

Toddler Aide

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Josseline D.

Toddler Aide

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

I have been working for TLE for over a year and love working with Ms. Adriana. We are always excited to teacher the children new things.

Marilyn Asser

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Marilyn Asser

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Hello, my name is Ms. Marilyn; they call me "MJ". I am a Toddler Teacher. I enjoy teaching the children to enjoy school and learning as they grow. My hobbies are walking, and watching my grandchildren.

Adriana Alvarez

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Adriana Alvarez

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Ms. Adriana, I am of Colombian nationality and have two beautiful daughters. I am a toddler teacher with a creative mind and a charismatic person, and love making friends. My hobbies being a hairdresser, doing exercises. I love working for TLE and having the opportunity to help the little ones in early learning, it is a satisfying experience to see how they are gradually developing with the daily teaching. I love my profession and have have been working for 8 years in this field. I am very happy in my daily work and the best reward is to see the happy faces and the hugs at the end of the day.

Ms. Viviana

Toddler Aide

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Viviana

Toddler Aide

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

My name is Viviana, I enjoy working with the toddler age. I love children and I like to teach them values as they grow.

Karen Rivera

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Karen Rivera

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Hello, my name is Ms. Karen and I am a Twaddler Teacher at TLE. I joined the TLE family 1 year ago. I enjoy playing and teaching the children.

Ms. Nicole B.

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Ms. Nicole B.

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

I have been a Prepper teacher for 4 months now and I enjoy this age level. I enjoy seeing the children grow as they learn. I enjoy sports and hanging out with friends.

Jahaira Grullon

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Jahaira Grullon

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hello! My name is Ms. Jahaira I was born in Dominican Republic. I have two children. I received my CDA Certificate, and been working for TLE for 3 1/2 years. I enjoy teaching the children its a wonderful experience. My hobbies are baking, cooking, listening to music and watching movies.

Monique Melendez

Prepper Teacher Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Monique Melendez

Prepper Teacher Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi, My name is Ms. Monique, I've been working with children for 9 years. I love listening to music and cooking.

Ms. Virginia

Preschool 1 Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Virginia

Preschool 1 Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hello, I am a educator for a few years now. I enjoy teaching the children and letting explore new things.

Ms. Patricia

Preschool 1B Co-Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms. Patricia

Preschool 1B Co-Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Hello, I am a co-teacher at TLE. I really enjoy teaching and learning new things. I have children of my own. My class is wonderful and fun.

Bianca Russo

Preschool 3 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Bianca Russo

Preschool 3 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Hello, My name is Ms. Bianca and I have been working for TLE for 2 years. I have a Master in Business. I enjoy teaching and seeing the children grow and learn. My hobbies are going to concerts, cooking and hanging with friends

Ms. Carol

Preschool 2D Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Carol

Preschool 2D Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

My name is Carol, I been working for TLE for a year. I enjoy working with the 4 year olds. My goals are to teach the chidlren to love school.

Many ways to stay connected

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

Monthly newsletters and invitations to our community events

Monthly calendars

Everyday photos of your little learner

Blog to help you stay with the current trends

Notifications of your child’s learning activities

Social media

Upcoming events

26
September

Johnny Appleseed Day

We will be teaching the children about Johnny Appleseed Day and doing projects.

5
October

World Teacher Day

Thank your teachers

9
October

Fire Prevention Week

We will celebrate Fire prevention Week October 7, 2023 to October 13, 2023

18
October

Orange Day

Orange Day wear your favorite orange shirt.

20
October

Pajama Day

Wear your favorite pajamas to school

23
October

Class Pumpkin Contest Week

The classrooms will be decorating Pumpkins for the contest from October 23 to October 27.

28
October

Trunk or Treat & Pumpkin Contest Winners

We will have a great day decorating the cars for Trunk or Treat. Music, refreshments and lots of fun. We will also pick the winners from the Pumpkin Contest.

31
October

Class Halloween Party

Come dressed in costumes and enjoy a Halloween party in all the classrooms.

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