Independence
7210 Sashabaw Road
Clarkston, MI, 48348
Monday - Friday
06:30AM - 06:30PM
Ages 6 Weeks to 12 Years
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School Age Program Offered
Transportation is offered for Clarkston Elementary, Bailey Lake Elementary, Springfield Plains Elementary, Independence Elementary, Pine Knob Elementary and North Sashabaw Elementary
From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our team members
Alicia Black, Center Director
I have been with The Learning Experience since 2011. I was a lead preschool teacher for 5 years and was then asked to join the management team. I have made…
What sets our TLE® Centers apart
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We love hearing from our happy parents
Parents are such an important part of The Learning Experience family. We love hearing from them–especially when they share with us the growth and learning they see in their children!
I have sent my 3 children to The Learning Experience in Clarkston/Independence since birth. My oldest in now 8 1/2 years old. My two oldest are in Elementary school. When they started in Kindergarten they were very well prepared with what they learned using the TLE curriculum. We have always been very impressed with the curriculum. My youngest is in the Preschool class at The Learning Experience and absolutely loves it. He enjoys playing with his friends, learning with the LEAP Interactive Board, coloring, doing yoga and playing outdoors. The staff is great as well. They truly enjoy my child and what they do.
Lindsey M
My daughter has been going to TLE for two years now and it's been nothing short of amazing. She has progressed so fast with the learning they do on a daily basis, I'm excited to see how prepared she will be when Kindergarten comes. Her teachers have made so much of an impact on her that when we see them at events or outside school she runs to them with excitement. I highly recommend this company and especially everyone who works at this location.
Billy P
As a working mom it’s so nice to know that your child is happy and feels loved when you’re not there! Olivia loves “school” so much and has grown so much at TLE.
Nichole P
After researching and touring several daycare facilities, TLE without a doubt was our first choice. Not only did it feel welcoming but the staff was over the moon about answering questions and doing everything they could to make us feel comfortable about this decision of leaving our 12 week old there as we went off to work. I cannot say enough about the staff, they aren't just babysitters, they are family. We care for them as much as they care for us. Now as our oldest is 4 his excitement about learning grows every day. It's so much fun to see him come home wanting to talk about numbers and letters and who the president is etc. We are excited to share our experiences with friends and family by referring them to TLE also.
Lindsey S
My son Trenton started attending TLE in Clarkston when he was just two months old. He was my first and only son so choosing the right daycare was important to me as a new mom. After all, he was going to be spending the majority of his day with these teachers and I needed to make sure he was going to be cared for and feel safe. I can happily say that I made the best decision when I chose TLE! Every teacher has been patient, kind, and just overall wonderful with my son. Every teacher truly cares for him as though he was one of their own. My son has become attached to each of his teachers to the point where he gets excited to share stories and accomplishments with them each morning. My son has also learned so much while attending TLE, he is now in the Preschool 1 class and has learned his colors, numbers, some letters, and will learn to write his name in his class now. He has gained excellent communication and social skills through his time at TLE and I cannot thank everyone there enough for the comfort that I feel knowing he is loved and cared for each day when I am unable to be there for him.
Lauren S
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Designed for six stages of early development
Our curriculum is specially designed and created to focus on each of the six early stages of development: Infant, Toddler, Twaddler, Prepper, Preschooler and Kindergartener.
Built with your child’s needs in mind
At each TLE® Center, every detail was picked deliberately — and plays a key part. Together, they inspire a child’s natural curiosity and creativity, and create an overall environment where children feel comfortable, safe and ready to learn.
Committed to innovation in childcare
Since 1980, The Learning Experience® founders the Weissman family have worked to develop and implement childcare and early education programs that are innovative, ground-breaking and built upon three key principles: Learn, Play and Grow.