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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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Kayla

Bach
4 months ago
We have been part of the TLE-Fort Collins family for nearly 5 years. My husband and I often say how glad we are that we ended up at TLE because of all of the things that both of our girls have learned and the way that they have developed socially. The teachers at TLE have always made drop-off a... Read more

Kayla

Bach
4 months ago
We have been part of the TLE-Fort Collins family for nearly 5 years. My husband and I often say how glad we are that we ended up at TLE because of all of the things that both of our girls have learned and the way that they have developed socially. The teachers at TLE have always made drop-off and pick-up a breeze, and the front office staff are excellent communicators and super easy to work with! I would absolutely give TLE-Fort Collins 10/10 stars for the quality of their facility, their staff, and the overall experience that our family has had with them.

Ryan

Nugent
1 months ago
The Learning Experience is an outstanding place. Sarah and her team have been amazing!! We have sent our kiddos there since day one and are beyond happy with how they have treated our Childern! I would highly recommend TLE to anyone who is looking for early childhood education!

Ryan

Nugent
1 months ago
The Learning Experience is an outstanding place. Sarah and her team have been amazing!! We have sent our kiddos there since day one and are beyond happy with how they have treated our Childern! I would highly recommend TLE to anyone who is looking for early childhood education!

Anna

Sronce
2 months ago
We enrolled our 2 year old daughter at TLE back in August 2020. This was the first time we had to seek care for our daughter outside of our family and as you can imagine, we were anxious to do so. After communicating with several centers and not finding a place that could meet our needs, we cam... Read more

Anna

Sronce
2 months ago
We enrolled our 2 year old daughter at TLE back in August 2020. This was the first time we had to seek care for our daughter outside of our family and as you can imagine, we were anxious to do so. After communicating with several centers and not finding a place that could meet our needs, we came across TLE from a neighbor's recommendation. I sent an email on a Saturday expecting to not hear back until Monday, but to my surprise received an email that day from the owner Sara. She was very helpful and prompt with us. We were able to come in early that next week for a limited tour of the facility, one thing that we were denied from other centers due to covid. We met with Jen who was very knowledgeable and kind!! She reviewed the daily schedule with us and answered all of our questions. The center was very clean and the staff we met were all wonderful! We signed her up that day. Since day one she has loved "going to school" there and we have nothing but wonderful things to say about TLE! They also keep us up-to-date with the online app they use to show our daughter's day which is great! We get updates throughout the day on when/what she eats, her activities, nap time and even pictures of her playing/smiling. She has shown such growth there as well! She recognizes colors and letters, comes home singing new songs and using new words. I would recommend TLE for any family looking for a center for their child!

Lorna

Turnbull
2 months ago
Both our girls have been enrolled with TLE since they were Infants and have grown-up with the loving care of the TLE family until they graduate for Kindergarten! We love the safety, engagement, structure and diversity the daycare can provide to set our children up for future successes in educa... Read more

Lorna

Turnbull
2 months ago
Both our girls have been enrolled with TLE since they were Infants and have grown-up with the loving care of the TLE family until they graduate for Kindergarten! We love the safety, engagement, structure and diversity the daycare can provide to set our children up for future successes in education and friendship! The staff are truly wonderful! Thank You!

Joshua

Medley
2 months ago
We love this school. Our son enjoys going here and has learned so much! Definitely a 5 star rating from us! The app they have and the quality of education here is outstanding!

Joshua

Medley
2 months ago
We love this school. Our son enjoys going here and has learned so much! Definitely a 5 star rating from us! The app they have and the quality of education here is outstanding!

Nate

Grossnickle
2 months ago
My daughter started at TLE when the pandemic began in March of 2020. TLE staying open throughout the pandemic saved us. Not only did our daughter love it there right away, she thrived! She started talking more and more and it has been the best thing for her pandemic or not! She comes home e... Read more

Nate

Grossnickle
2 months ago
My daughter started at TLE when the pandemic began in March of 2020. TLE staying open throughout the pandemic saved us. Not only did our daughter love it there right away, she thrived! She started talking more and more and it has been the best thing for her pandemic or not! She comes home everyday saying how much she loves the teachers and the school!

Mallory

Colón
2 months ago
We chose The Learning Experience Fort Collins to be the daycare center for our first child because of the warm staff, the facility had everything we could think our son would need and was very clean, and all of the extra programs they have to develop the kiddos even starting in the infant class... Read more

Mallory

Colón
2 months ago
We chose The Learning Experience Fort Collins to be the daycare center for our first child because of the warm staff, the facility had everything we could think our son would need and was very clean, and all of the extra programs they have to develop the kiddos even starting in the infant classes! When dropping off your 4 month old for the first time, there are so many emotions. Jen and the rest of the TLE staff were so wonderful leading up to his first day, making sure I felt comfortable, and have been so wonderful in his first weeks there. Everyone we’ve met has been kind and knowledgeable, and they really work to communicate with you and listen to you about your child’s needs.

Michelle

Forbes
2 months ago
My son has been in the infant room since he was 3 months old and just transitioned to toddlers. We have had such a great experience at TLE so far! I love all the activities the infants and toddlers get to participate in, especially art and playing outside. All the staff members have been pro... Read more

Michelle

Forbes
2 months ago
My son has been in the infant room since he was 3 months old and just transitioned to toddlers. We have had such a great experience at TLE so far! I love all the activities the infants and toddlers get to participate in, especially art and playing outside. All the staff members have been professional, caring, in-tune with my kid, proactive when problems arise (everything from diaper rash to correcting biting), and great at communication. My son loves going to TLE and come home happy everyday!

Erika

Bayes
6 months ago
My son has absolutely thrived here! He is very shy and they are so good with getting him out of his shell! The teachers are incredible and we are so grateful for them! Also very impressed with their cleanliness during this difficult time I never have to worry about exposure!

Erika

Bayes
6 months ago
My son has absolutely thrived here! He is very shy and they are so good with getting him out of his shell! The teachers are incredible and we are so grateful for them! Also very impressed with their cleanliness during this difficult time I never have to worry about exposure!

Ashlyn

Evie
3 months ago
Our four year old has been at TLE since she was 18 months old. She has always loved the teachers and they take such good care of our sweet little girl. Thank you, TLE teachers, for the love, care, protection, fun, and the education you provide for all the children of TLE.

Ashlyn

Evie
3 months ago
Our four year old has been at TLE since she was 18 months old. She has always loved the teachers and they take such good care of our sweet little girl. Thank you, TLE teachers, for the love, care, protection, fun, and the education you provide for all the children of TLE.

Amy SMITH

Wyatt smith
3 months ago
My kids have been in childcare since 2 months old, and we had terrible luck with places/childcare people until now. The curriculum that TLE offers is only a bonus to having the most AMAZING staff. I NEVER worry about my kids and if they are being taken care of. The staff is like FAMILY. What my... Read more

Amy SMITH

Wyatt smith
3 months ago
My kids have been in childcare since 2 months old, and we had terrible luck with places/childcare people until now. The curriculum that TLE offers is only a bonus to having the most AMAZING staff. I NEVER worry about my kids and if they are being taken care of. The staff is like FAMILY. What my kids have learned from them is amazing! Me and my husband both work full time, and always felt guilty about leaving our kids full time with someone else, until we found the TLE. We know they are in the best, most capable hands when not with us. We are grateful for the TLE, so grateful.

Melissa OLSEN

Emma C Olsen
3 months ago
Since we called TLE to request information about their programs everyone was so helpful and super nice! Then we visited TLE and we noticed that everyone was so professional and really nice not only to our daughter but for the whole family as well. Ever since we are pleased to have enrolled ou... Read more

Melissa OLSEN

Emma C Olsen
3 months ago
Since we called TLE to request information about their programs everyone was so helpful and super nice! Then we visited TLE and we noticed that everyone was so professional and really nice not only to our daughter but for the whole family as well. Ever since we are pleased to have enrolled our daughter at TLE. We absolutely recommend it! Awesome place!

Nikki (NICOLE)

Ember Napper
3 months ago
So my youngest daughter was about 16 months when she went to daycare for the very FIRST time. She felt so comfortable and safe when we took her to her "new" room with her "new" teachers and friends. She didnt cry at all and has been having a blast there ever since. It has be... Read more

Nikki (NICOLE)

Ember Napper
3 months ago
So my youngest daughter was about 16 months when she went to daycare for the very FIRST time. She felt so comfortable and safe when we took her to her "new" room with her "new" teachers and friends. She didnt cry at all and has been having a blast there ever since. It has been so amazing and fun to watch her learn and blossom into her own beautiful self. She has learned so much since the short time she's been there. She knows her colors, shapes, all of her friends names and her teachers names and some sign language and much much more! Bringing her to TLE in Fort Collins was one of the BEST decisions we ever made. I love that our girls love it there, love their teachers and friends and want to go to school every morning. Thank you TLE and all the amazing teachers/admin for all you do for our sweet baby girls! Truly amazing!

Nikki (NICOLE)

Arora Napper
3 months ago
Arora has truly loved being here since day one. She absolutely loves her teachers and even misses them when we leave. Which honestly, I love because it shows me that her teachers care about her and that she likes, adores, feels safe and enjoys her teachers and has built a an amazing relationshi... Read more

Nikki (NICOLE)

Arora Napper
3 months ago
Arora has truly loved being here since day one. She absolutely loves her teachers and even misses them when we leave. Which honestly, I love because it shows me that her teachers care about her and that she likes, adores, feels safe and enjoys her teachers and has built a an amazing relationship with her teachers! She also loves all her friends. I love that she is blossoming and being more vocal about her feelings and connecting with so many amazing people!

Courtney POWELL

Kane
3 months ago
We moved here from Nashville, where I was a stay at home mom. The Learning Experience was a breath of fresh air! My son was NOT interested in doing anything except be with me, in his comfort zone. My three year old does not like being tough, and everyone here was amazing in dealing with him ... Read more

Courtney POWELL

Kane
3 months ago
We moved here from Nashville, where I was a stay at home mom. The Learning Experience was a breath of fresh air! My son was NOT interested in doing anything except be with me, in his comfort zone. My three year old does not like being tough, and everyone here was amazing in dealing with him without getting too close or touching him. I couldn’t be happier with everyone that understood and made him comfortable. After two months, he was hugging his teachers goodbye! Such an improvement of that little boy who would speak or want anyone to touch him ❤️❤️.

Diego

Lorenzo
3 months ago
My son has been attending TLE since the very first day they opened here in Fort Collins. It is a peace of mind that we can leave our kiddo with our TLE family. The are all so helpful and caring, starting with Sara, the owner, to every single teacher. My daughter is now in First grade and also a... Read more

Diego

Lorenzo
3 months ago
My son has been attending TLE since the very first day they opened here in Fort Collins. It is a peace of mind that we can leave our kiddo with our TLE family. The are all so helpful and caring, starting with Sara, the owner, to every single teacher. My daughter is now in First grade and also attended TLE. She is now an avid reader, and she always says that she is sooo grateful to TLE because her favourite teacher, Mr. Chris, taught her how to read. Thank you!

Nima FLORIO

Kieran Florio
3 months ago
We had our first baby in January 2019 and both of us working full time, we planned to enroll our son into daycare right after my 12 week maternity leave was up. However, we didn't realize we should have started the daycare search earlier. We somehow got lucky, stopping in at TLE and talking to ... Read more

Nima FLORIO

Kieran Florio
3 months ago
We had our first baby in January 2019 and both of us working full time, we planned to enroll our son into daycare right after my 12 week maternity leave was up. However, we didn't realize we should have started the daycare search earlier. We somehow got lucky, stopping in at TLE and talking to Sarah. On spot, she gave us a tour and information on enrollment and were able to offer us a spot for our son a spot! Compared to multiple daycares we had toured, I fell in love with TLE right away - it was so clean! The children looked clean and cared for. The teachers were attentive. The biggest plus was the infant rooms do not allow outside shoes inside!! My baby is now 10 months old and I have another on the way and without a doubt, he will be joining his brother here as well.

Joanna BYLINA

Leona
4 months ago
My daughter loves her teachers and I feel safe when I drop her off that she will be well cared for. Her teachers are amazing with her and keep me updated on her day through the app and verbally.

Joanna BYLINA

Leona
4 months ago
My daughter loves her teachers and I feel safe when I drop her off that she will be well cared for. Her teachers are amazing with her and keep me updated on her day through the app and verbally.

Kayla BERRY

Riley
4 months ago
We love TLE! We started attending TLE when Riley was just 4 months old. From day 1 TLE has shown me that they truly care about my daughter. We have been going here for almost 2 years now and can honestly say that our daughter has thrived in her environment. She is always excited to go to &q... Read more

Kayla BERRY

Riley
4 months ago
We love TLE! We started attending TLE when Riley was just 4 months old. From day 1 TLE has shown me that they truly care about my daughter. We have been going here for almost 2 years now and can honestly say that our daughter has thrived in her environment. She is always excited to go to "school" (we call it school rather than daycare) - well MOST days. She is a toddler! :) I love the fact that they do art almost every day with the kids (even in the infant room!), the fact that they teach and encourage sign language at a very young age and the fact that the facility is clean. Not to mention the staff is always very friendly and accommodating. I also love that they have Ipads in the classrooms where they give you updates throughout the day of what your child is doing and most days they even attach pictures of your child interacting (upon permission of the parents of course). My husband and I toured a total of 4 facilities in our area before we selected TLE and we have no regrets.

Ben BERRY

Riley Berry
4 months ago
My wife Kayla and I were blessed to add our little bundle of joy to our family on 10/14/2017. The moment our baby girl was born was one of the happiest moments of our lives. She has brought us so much joy over the past two years and we couldn't be more proud of her. She is such a smart and joyf... Read more

Ben BERRY

Riley Berry
4 months ago
My wife Kayla and I were blessed to add our little bundle of joy to our family on 10/14/2017. The moment our baby girl was born was one of the happiest moments of our lives. She has brought us so much joy over the past two years and we couldn't be more proud of her. She is such a smart and joyful human being and we cannot wait to see what our future holds. We believe that her attendance at TLE has had a huge impact on how smart she is. We are very happy to be involved with such a great group of people and we cannot thank them enough for taking such good care of our baby.

Keri AUSTIN

Logan
7 months ago
Our daughter came to The Learning Experience almost a year ago. We are so happy to have found this wonderful facility with quality care. From the day we walked foot into The Learning Experience we knew our child would be in great hands. The teachers take a real interest in the kids and gives us... Read more

Keri AUSTIN

Logan
7 months ago
Our daughter came to The Learning Experience almost a year ago. We are so happy to have found this wonderful facility with quality care. From the day we walked foot into The Learning Experience we knew our child would be in great hands. The teachers take a real interest in the kids and gives us a piece of mind knowing she is in the best care. She has learned sign language, she loves the flexi flamingo yoga, and her vocabulary has taken off! You feel so welcomed from day one like you are a part of the family, thank you Sara!

Nikki LUCAS

Nora
6 months ago
We enrolled our daughter when she was almost one-year-old at the center for assistance with summer care and were very pleased with the development that she received in the couple of months that she was there. We had been working on sign language with her and it didn’t seem to click until ... Read more

Nikki LUCAS

Nora
6 months ago
We enrolled our daughter when she was almost one-year-old at the center for assistance with summer care and were very pleased with the development that she received in the couple of months that she was there. We had been working on sign language with her and it didn’t seem to click until her time at the center. She loved all of her friends in the infant class and was always excited to see her teachers. We loved that we were always greeted with a friendly smile from Sarah and Jodie and that the staff knew all of our names from day one! Although we are no longer at the center, we were very sad to go and cannot say enough about the people or the curriculum. We will definitely re-enroll when our daughter is preschool age.

Elizabeth ATKINS

Hunter
11 months ago
I have had my son in a few different schools in Fort Collins and was never 100% happy with any of them, there was always just something missing. When I found out that The Learning Experience was coming to town, I looked into it. I was so pleased with what I saw that I signed him up immediately!... Read more

Elizabeth ATKINS

Hunter
11 months ago
I have had my son in a few different schools in Fort Collins and was never 100% happy with any of them, there was always just something missing. When I found out that The Learning Experience was coming to town, I looked into it. I was so pleased with what I saw that I signed him up immediately! Hunter has been there since January and cries when he has to go home. He loves The Learning Experience. He has learned so much in such a short time. He knows his left from his right at 3 years of age! He knows what colors go together to make another color! He loves his teachers and his friends at TLE. Now I know what was missing in a daycare, it wasn't The Learning Experience!! Thank you TLE!

Melinda DEAN

Kolton
1 months ago
I could not be happier with my choice to enroll my little man in TLE! Sara and Jodie have been nothing short of amazing. The staff has been great helping him transition into his new school. I always feel informed as to what is going on in his day to day activities and I really feel they have my... Read more

Melinda DEAN

Kolton
1 months ago
I could not be happier with my choice to enroll my little man in TLE! Sara and Jodie have been nothing short of amazing. The staff has been great helping him transition into his new school. I always feel informed as to what is going on in his day to day activities and I really feel they have my son's best interest at heart. I know Kolton is going to do great things some day and TLE is providing an amazing foundation for him. Thank you all so much, it really does take a village.

Meet our TLE® Center team

Ms. Alissa

Assistant Aide

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Vanessa

Infant Lead

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Alyssa

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Jada

Lead Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Mr.Chris

Resource Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms.Tracey

Lead Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Meg

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

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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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