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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.

Dominique

Kamrynn
3 months ago
I had to drop a line to say how truly greatful I am. It has been tremendously difficult with my travel schedule and knowing I was missing Kam's last few days there. However the regular pictures and status updates really did do the trick. We are both going to miss all of you but the wonderful ye... Read more

Dominique

Kamrynn
3 months ago
I had to drop a line to say how truly greatful I am. It has been tremendously difficult with my travel schedule and knowing I was missing Kam's last few days there. However the regular pictures and status updates really did do the trick. We are both going to miss all of you but the wonderful year in review book will let Kam have even stronger memories. That book rocked! I can't thank you enough for making learning fun for her!

Melissa K

Sydney
5 months ago
We were so lucky to get a spot for our 3.5 month old daughter at TLE in Lafayette after moving across the country. It's a great setup with a cozy nursery for the babies and fun play rooms for the older kids. The staff at TLE put me at ease and was so kind and reassuring when I called to check... Read more

Melissa K

Sydney
5 months ago
We were so lucky to get a spot for our 3.5 month old daughter at TLE in Lafayette after moving across the country. It's a great setup with a cozy nursery for the babies and fun play rooms for the older kids. The staff at TLE put me at ease and was so kind and reassuring when I called to check on our baby the first few days. It was so obvious that they really cared for her, and not only Miss Stephanie and Miss Jessica in the infant room, but it seemed all the staff knew her and she got plenty of attention. Our daughter would always have smiles for the teachers on drop off. When we moved out of our temporary rental and to a permanent house, it was too far away from TLE to continue there, and we were so sad. In the short time we were there, they really made us feel like family. They did more than just meet her basic needs - they really seemed to love her, and that put my mind at ease. We miss TLE Lafayette!

Meet our TLE® Center team

Sarah Meyer

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Sarah Meyer

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Welcome all families and Little Learners! I am a Colorado Native who has worked in the ECE field for 10 years having ranged from children 6 weeks old to 3rd graders. I have loved every magic moment over the last 10 years and cannot wait for a lifetime more. I have been with The Learning Experience since 2016 as a teacher, curriculum coordinator and now director. My favorite thing about T.L.E is the one of a kind curriculum that is inclusive and so much fun for the little learners. Outside of working with young children my hobbies include cooking, hiking, and football (go Broncos!) I cannot wait to meet your family and learn, play, grow together.

Emily Rohr

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Emily Rohr

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Emily spent five years in the toddler classrooms, before realizing that she enjoyed helping the entire building as business manager. In her free time she loves going to the zoo with her husband and two children, and loves taking photographs.

Sahira Salgado

Business Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Sahira Salgado

Business Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Sahira’s first home at TLE was in the Preschool 2 classroom, but found the place where she really belongs up front in the business manager chair. She loves spending time with all her family, especially her two children. Her favorite vacation spot is the beaches of Mexico.

Ms. Shayla

Lead Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Shayla

Lead Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Shayla is studying early childhood education with a minor in psychology at CU Denver. In her free time she loves to paint and hike. She loves hanging out with the babies in infants and giving them lots of cuddles.

Ms. Kendra

Infant Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Kendra

Infant Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Kendra loves life! She is so happy now that she is in the infant pod. She loves spending all day with the little babies. She enjoys baking and loves singing in the car with her best friend Raine. She also loves Broadway musicals and shopping with her mom.

Ms. Perla

Infant Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Perla

Infant Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Perla loves to spend time with her daughter and boyfriend relaxing at home. She is happiest at school in her classroom with her bff Miss Celestina. She loves to travel, especially to California where they go to the beach and walk the pier.

Ms. Celestina

Infant Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms. Celestina

Infant Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Celestina’s passion is the toddlers and infants, but currently is living her best life in Infant B with her best friend Miss Perla. She is obsessed with all things Disney and has made it her life goal to take her two daughters to Disney as often as possible!

Ms. Tricia

Toddler A Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Ms. Tricia

Toddler A Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Trish is a woman of many trades and while she most enjoys the Toddler A classroom, you will often find her helping all over the school. In her spare time her most favorite thing to do is spend time with her daughter, but also enjoys hiking, yoga, and working out.

Ms. Sara

Toddler B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Sara

Toddler B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hello! My favorite early childhood age group is the older toddler group. We have so much fun doing arts and crafts, singing, and having dance parties. Nothing makes my toddlers happier than bubbles and outside time! I am so happy to be here helping our toddlers learn, play, and grow.

Ms. Lacey

Toddler B Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Ms. Lacey

Toddler B Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Lacey loves to do art with her toddlers and is so happy to be in there with them to help them learn and grow. She loves Disney watching horror movies and crime shoes. She enjoys going out with her friends and playing with her niece and nephew.

Ms. Diana

Toddler A Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Diana

Toddler A Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Diana loves crafty things like sewing, art, and organizing sensory activities for both her classroom kiddos, and her own children! She loves all things nerdy like Star Wars, Disney, and Harry Potter, and is so excited to bring her joy for education and learning to TLE!

Ms. Nicole

Early Childhood Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Ms. Nicole

Early Childhood Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Nicole is going to school at Metropolitan State University where she is majoring in early childhood education and minoring in social work. Outside of work she spends most of her time playing volleyball. She loves hanging out with her boyfriend and going to concerts.

Ms. Lizeth

Twaddler Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Lizeth

Twaddler Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Lizeth won “Teacher of the Year” from our corporate offices, and we couldn’t agree more! She loves to do circle time and help her kiddos learn and grow. In her spare time she loves going to festivals and spending time with her two kids.

Ms. Ellen

Prepper B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Ellen

Prepper B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ellen has been in childcare for six years and has worked with every age group, but really loves the Preppers! In her free time she loves to curl up with a red bull and a good book. She loves spending time with her three kids and loves cultivation.

Ms. Raine C

Prepper Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Raine C

Prepper Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Raine loves to relax at home watching movies and coloring. She loves going to concerts and hanging out with her best friend Kendra. Her favorite age group is the Preppers, so she’s so happy to spend every day with them.

Ms. Danica

Early Childhood Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Danica

Early Childhood Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Danica loves floating around the building helping wherever she is needed. She is attending school full time at Front Range where she is majoring in early childhood education. In her spare time she loves to read and hang out with her friends.

Ms. Sarah K

Early Childhood Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Ms. Sarah K

Early Childhood Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Sarah loves to help out wherever she is needed in this building! She is great with tiny babies all the way out to the big kid preschoolers! She is the perfect breaker in our building but when she’s not here she is devoting the majority of her free time to being a mommy.

Ms. Lindsey

Early Childhood Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Lindsey

Early Childhood Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Lindsey is an outdoors girl! Camping, fishing, four-wheeling, and swimming are only some of the things she loves to spend her time doing. She has two beautiful children and a loving husband, Ryan.

Ms. Leslie

Preschool 2 Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Leslie

Preschool 2 Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Leslie loves Preschoolers and is so happy that she found herself here at TLE. She loves teaching the children in her classroom Spanish and loves doing art with them. In her free time she loves going to Mexican rodeos, shopping, and getting ready for her little bundle of joy coming by the end of this year!

Ms. Lydia

Preschool 3 Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Lydia

Preschool 3 Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Lydia loves to garden and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking. She likes cooking for her husband. She loves teaching the kiddos in her classroom mandarin and giving them every opportunity to learn.

Ms. McKenzie

Lead Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. McKenzie

Lead Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

McKenzie loves to spend her free time with her son, and her husband tasting the variety of local restaurants in Erie. She loves hanging out with her friends and taking her son to the splash pads. In her preschool classroom she loves doing art and other creative projects with the kids.

Mr. Dominic

Center Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Mr. Dominic

Center Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Dominic has brought his love for cooking and Italian roots to TLE and loves cooking for the kiddos! His favorite meal to prepare is macaroni and cheese! In his free time he loves watching movies, playing dungeons and dragons, and hanging out with his wife and two beautiful daughters.

Ms. McKenzie

Preschool 2 Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. McKenzie

Preschool 2 Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

McKenzie loves to spend her free time with her son, and her husband tasting the variety of local restaurants in Erie. She loves hanging out with her friends and taking her son to the splash pads. In her preschool classroom she loves doing art and other creative projects with the kids.

Ms. Rasha

Preschool 1 Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Rasha

Preschool 1 Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Rasha is the most loving and is so happy to be at TLE. She is happy everywhere, but loves playing with the babies in the infant classrooms the most.

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