Manahawkin
1600 Route 72 West
Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
Monday - Friday
06:30AM - 06:30PM
Ages 6 Weeks to 8 Years
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School Age Program Offered
Stafford Township schools do pick-up and drop-off for our school aged students.
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
Colleena Lieter, Owner/Director
Colleena found childcare a perfect career choice to use her 20 plus years of experience in nursing and lifelong love of children. She loves coming to work to greet children…
What sets our TLE® Centers apart
TLE® centers are vibrant, joyous place where kids love to learn and indulge their curiosity. Take a look inside.
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!
When we were looking for a new daycare for our older son, Jake, we were weary after our first daycare experience. After our first visit to TLE, we knew immediately that TLE was more than a daycare...it was a home away from home and a nurturing environment for the children and teachers alike. In July we welcomed Alex and like any mom, I was nervous on my first day back to work. As anxious as I was, Ms. Erin and Ms. Christina were equally as excited to welcome Alex. Anyone who has seen Alex at school knows he LOVES Ms. Erin and Ms. Christina! As parents, there's nothing more exciting than seeing your children grow into curious learners and little boys and girls that are encouraged to be themselves. For those reasons (and so many more!), we love TLE and especially the teachers and owners that make it so special!
Karen D
My daughter Taylor attended TLE Manahawkin for 4 years and is now excelling in school both socially and academically. The curriculum and the love and guidance from the teachers has truly been a blessing. In January, we welcomed a son, Ryan, and there was no question about who we would trust to care for him. Christina and Erin are an absolute gift! We are never worried about how Ryan's day is going when he is with his TLE family!
Allie K
I can't say enough about this school & staff! Extremely well maintained, clean & well secured. My son loves going & actually requested we send him 5 days a week instead of the 3 days he initially was enrolled for. So we did & can't be happier. Shaleen, Colleena, Ms. Kelly & My sons teacher Ms. Jeannine are all wonderful, loving & caring. Oh & can't forget Ms. Kristen who prepares the provided lunch -how great is that?- She is the sweetest & has gotten my son to eat and or at least try a variety of healthy foods! Love you TLE Manahawkin !!!!!!!!!!
Patricia D
Travis M
My son started TLE about 2 months ago and this is one of the best decisions we have ever made for him. Prior to starting TLE my son had speech therapy 2x a week for approximately one year. In the less then 8 weeks he's been attending school on a part time basis we noticed his language skill improve immensely from 2-3 word sentences to 5-10 word sentences. This academic setting is exactly what he needed to help him learn new sounds and express himself better. The staff is friendly and caring and will always answer any questions I have about my sons day. Thank you for such an amazing experience!
Jenn
Upcoming
events
Sep 22: Bubbles visit!
In celebration of Elephant Appreciation Day, Bubbles is coming for a visit!
Sep 22: Fall Equinox
Today marks the first day of fall!
Monthly Curriculum Theme
Friends and Family
Our little learners are exploring aspects of their TLE® center and learning strategies for forming friendships with classmates. The children are engaging in meaningful discussions that promote diversity, compassion, and acceptance as they talk about what makes each of them unique.
Characters that bring learning to life
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
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.