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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.

Ellen P

8 months ago
Hey TLE, I would like to say thank you so much. We were living in Clearwater and We moved to Wesley Chapel once month ago. When Sara and I visited TLE, Sara was in love with the school and She desired to study there. But in that time there isn’t available space. Our angel Nadine, with to... Read more

Ellen P

8 months ago
Hey TLE, I would like to say thank you so much. We were living in Clearwater and We moved to Wesley Chapel once month ago. When Sara and I visited TLE, Sara was in love with the school and She desired to study there. But in that time there isn’t available space. Our angel Nadine, with too much patience with us, got a vacancy to Sara. After I finished that call, I cried and Thanked God for that opportunity. God bless you so much guys. Sara’s teachers I am so glad Sara stays with you! Thank you

Leslie

Cosentino
1 months ago
Thank you so much for taking such good care of the girls the past 3+ years! You guys have all taught them so much, and it's wonderful to have a place we can bring them that feels like home and give us no worries. Thanks again, The Cosentino Family

Leslie

Cosentino
1 months ago
Thank you so much for taking such good care of the girls the past 3+ years! You guys have all taught them so much, and it's wonderful to have a place we can bring them that feels like home and give us no worries. Thanks again, The Cosentino Family

Rashida

Powe
1 months ago
These past 5 years have been more than just a daycare. You, Mr. Alton, and your amazing staff have been a tremendous blessing to our family. Love, Bryan, Rashida, Amber Powe

Rashida

Powe
1 months ago
These past 5 years have been more than just a daycare. You, Mr. Alton, and your amazing staff have been a tremendous blessing to our family. Love, Bryan, Rashida, Amber Powe

Kaitlin

Marquez
1 months ago
"TLE Staff, Myself, my husband, and Jaxon want to thank you all for the many beautiful years. Jaxon grew up before your eyes and we can see just how much of an impact each one of you have made on his life. We could not have asked for a more beautiful, encouraging, and nurturing environment... Read more

Kaitlin

Marquez
1 months ago
"TLE Staff, Myself, my husband, and Jaxon want to thank you all for the many beautiful years. Jaxon grew up before your eyes and we can see just how much of an impact each one of you have made on his life. We could not have asked for a more beautiful, encouraging, and nurturing environment for our son. Every day for 5 years he came home with a smile on his face, joy in his heart, and laughter in his belly. I love that every teacher he has had is his "favorite". I thank you for giving him a safe space to be himself and showing him understanding, kindness, and love. We thank you for what you continue to do in this field. Our gratitude will forever run deep. Thank You! Kaitlin, Michael, and Jaxon Marquez."

Erica U

2 months ago
I cannot say enough great things about New Tampa TLE! I enjoy taking my little one’s there everyday with confidence knowing that my children will be treated with love, respect, and care. My children have learned so much from the school and the staff has become more like family from the ow... Read more

Erica U

2 months ago
I cannot say enough great things about New Tampa TLE! I enjoy taking my little one’s there everyday with confidence knowing that my children will be treated with love, respect, and care. My children have learned so much from the school and the staff has become more like family from the owners to everyone else!! Our children love it there and so do we!! -Ussery Family

Christine D

6 months ago
I am so very blessed to have my little one at a hands on daycare. It was been the most amazing learning experience for me because everyday, I can see my little one learning new things about the world around her. I could not be anymore happy with my experience here. I would not want to go anywhe... Read more

Christine D

6 months ago
I am so very blessed to have my little one at a hands on daycare. It was been the most amazing learning experience for me because everyday, I can see my little one learning new things about the world around her. I could not be anymore happy with my experience here. I would not want to go anywhere else.

Valerie M

5 months ago
TLE is the best place for any child to start early learning. The staffs are amazing. Our daughter fell in love with TLE since the first day and everyday we can see how much she is learning and how fast she grows. Now that our son goes here too it's the best decision we've made. It's only been c... Read more

Valerie M

5 months ago
TLE is the best place for any child to start early learning. The staffs are amazing. Our daughter fell in love with TLE since the first day and everyday we can see how much she is learning and how fast she grows. Now that our son goes here too it's the best decision we've made. It's only been couple of months and already he has learned so much. We are so happy that our children go to TLE. Thank you to TLE's wonderful teachers. Thank you for looking after our little angels.😇😇

Kim

Bedoya
5 months ago
Excellent staff and excellent learning. Thank you for offering kindergarten this year. Thank you, Ms Loshy my daughter is now reading, adding and subtracting.

Kim

Bedoya
5 months ago
Excellent staff and excellent learning. Thank you for offering kindergarten this year. Thank you, Ms Loshy my daughter is now reading, adding and subtracting.

Anonymous

Anonymous
6 months ago
We are so happy with our choice to place our infant son at The Learning Experience New Tampa. He loves his teachers and growing and learning new things everyday! We love getting updates and pictures of him through the day!

Anonymous

Anonymous
6 months ago
We are so happy with our choice to place our infant son at The Learning Experience New Tampa. He loves his teachers and growing and learning new things everyday! We love getting updates and pictures of him through the day!

Meet our TLE® Center team

Nadine Box

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Nadine Box

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Nadine is our Center Director. She has over nine years experience in the Early Childhood Education field. She has her CDA, Director's credential and an associates degree. Ms. Nadine loves helping young scholars learn new things that would most would say they're too young to learn. The stories they share are the best and watching them succeed brings her true joy! She keeps herself very busy when away from school. She enjoys trying new foods, reading, photography, playing music (DJ), writing poetry, spending time with her family and collecting plants.

Amy Gauvin

Executive Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Amy Gauvin

Executive Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Amy Gauvin is the Executive Director assisting with the growth of our centers. She loves being part of such a great company that prides themselves on implementing a very fun, creative and advanced curriculum. Ms. Amy has over ten years of experience in the early childcare field and two years of experience in the elementary education field. She graduated from Florida State University and shortly after she moved to Tampa. She began her career in the early childhood education field as a VPK instructor. During this time, she found her true passion is with early childhood education. She is always amazed at how gratifying it is to see young individuals learn so much in such a short time.

Jhana Pardue

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Jhana Pardue

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

My name is Jhana Pardue, and I am the Center Owner of the Learning Experience of New Tampa. I graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Accounting and Minor in Early Childhood Education. Go Knights! I am a mom of two wonderful children Noah and Riley. It was them who inspired me to delve deeper into the childcare and day care industry, eventually leading me to pursue opening our schools. The Learning Experience New Tampa specializes in the care of Infants all the way up to Voluntary-Prekindergarten (VPK). Additionally, we offer a premier private Kindergarten program. The most rewarding part about my job is seeing our little learners grow and develop right in front of our eyes. I look forward to meeting you and your little one soon!

Sonila Duhanxhiu

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Sonila Duhanxhiu

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Sonila is our assistant director at The Learning Experience of New Tampa. She has over eleven years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Sonila enjoys watching the children learn and grow while preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. When away from work, Ms. Sonila loves to travel and cook.

Maricela Medina

Chef

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Maricela Medina

Chef

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Maricela (or Papa as the kids call her) is our school chef. She loves cooking healthy meals for all the students. She enjoys watching their faces light up with excitement when dropping the meals off to their classrooms. She always encourages healthy eating habits and talks about all the food groups.

Kathryn Diamond

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Kathryn Diamond

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Kathryn is our infant room assistant teacher. She has over twelve years experience in the Early Childhood Education field. Ms. Kathryn has her Bachelor's degree in Education and loves to read to her little learners. She is always found cuddling and loving on her infants. When outside of work, she loves taking long walks and swimming laps!

Elizabeth Patrick

Infant Room Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Elizabeth Patrick

Infant Room Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Ms. Liz is our infant room lead teacher. She has over fourteen years experience in the Early Childhood Education field. She has her CDA and she loves watching the children learn. Her favorite part of teaching is when the little learner's face lights up when learning new concepts. Her favorite hobby is photography.

Alexis Hurst

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Alexis Hurst

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Alexis "Lexi" joined out TLE team in 2022. She has her 45 hours and is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree. She joined this field because she loves watching her students learn and grow. When away from work, Ms. Lexi loves theater.

Orleannys Suarez

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Orleannys Suarez

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Orleannys "Orle" is a recent addition to our TLE family. She has experience with learners of all ages. She is a very happy and loving person which she shares with her classroom every day. When not at work, Ms. Orle is studying fashion design.

Vilma Kafexhiu

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Vilma Kafexhiu

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Vilma is our Toddler A teacher. She has over six years experience in the field. Ms. Vilma has her CDA and loves giving cuddles to her little learners. She believes that she learns just as much from them as they do from her. She provides a very creative environment that has room for all member of her TLE family. Ms. Vilma loves to read, cook and learn new things.

Lisa Brennan

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Lisa Brennan

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Ms. Lisa is our Toddler B Lead teacher. She has over fourteen years experience in the early childhood education field. She also has over eight years experience with The Learning Experience! Ms. Lisa has her CDA and enjoys watching her little learners meet their milestones. She believes that educating children even at a young age impacts a child for their entire live. I enjoy watching the young children learn and grow a little bit everyday! When not teaching, Ms. LIsa enjoys writing novels.

Claudia Sandoval

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Claudia Sandoval

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Claudia just joined our TLE family. She has over 17 years experience in the field of Early CHildhood Education. She is currently pursuing her CDA. She loves when her little learners call her "Yaya" and she knows that each lesson she teaches will be one more lesson learned. When away from the classroom, Ms. Claudia enjoys watching movies with her family.

Clarisabel Carvajal

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Clarisabel Carvajal

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Clari is part of the amazing Twaddler team at TLE NEw Tampa. She has over one year experience in the Early Childhood Education field. Ms. Clari has her 45 DCF hours and looks forward to furthering her credentials. She loves watching the children in her care grow and learn. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.

Alexis Gilrios

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Alexis Gilrios

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms. Lexi has just over one year experience in the Early Childhood Education field. She part of our Twaddler team and enjoys watching the children learn and play. She loves being in the field because knowing that she can and will make a difference in the lives of the children she teaches, means the world to her. When not working, Ms. Lexi enjoys going to the movies and shopping. Experience in Early Childhood Education: 1 year Credentials: 45 DCF hours Why you love being in ECE: Knowing that I can and will make a difference in the lives of the children I teach, means the world to me.. Hobbies: Shopping and watching movies.

Shamelis Barajas

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Shamelis Barajas

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Shamelis has almost one year of experience in the Early Childhood Education field. She is currently pursueing her 45 hours. She enjoys not only working with the children but also learning from them. Away from work, Ms. Shamelis loves spending time with her family, reading and lectures. She also loves photography.

Marielsy Reyes De Ortega

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Marielsy Reyes De Ortega

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Marielsy recently re-joined the TLE family. She spent three years with us before relocating with her family, but when she returned, she knew that her home was still available at TLE. She has over 8 years experience in Early Childhood Education and has her CDA. She loves knowing that she contributes to the development and growth of each happy learner. Away from the classroom, Ms. Marielsy loves family time, creating jewelry and listening to music.

Daniela Rodriguez

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Daniela Rodriguez

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Daniela has been with TLE since 2022 and has almost five years experience in Early Childhood Education. She is currently pursuing her CDA. She joined the field to provide a loving and caring environment for her children and their families. When not at work, Ms. Daniela enjoys spending time with her family.

Isabel Atuesta

Teacher / 2022 Teacher of the Year

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Isabel Atuesta

Teacher / 2022 Teacher of the Year

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Isabel has over 20 years experience in Early Childhood Education. She has her 45 hours and a degree in education from her country. She loves to watch children learn and grow under her care. When she is not dedicating her time to her TLE children, Ms. Isabel loves to travel and swim.

Divya Joseph

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Divya Joseph

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Divya "DJ" has over three years experience in Early Childhood Education. She currently has her 45 hour training and is going to pursue her CDA. She loves getting big hugs from her students and the relationships she builds with her students and families. When away from work, she loves to read, cook and spend time with her family.

Erin Gorski

School Support

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Erin Gorski

School Support

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Erin is one of our amazing school support staff. She has over nineteen years experience in the field. Ms. Erin has her 45 hours and is extremely passionate teaching and about watching her little learners grow. When Ms. Erin is not with her little learners, she loves riding roller coasters, reading and running.

Aloysha Rodriguez

Kindergarten Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Aloysha Rodriguez

Kindergarten Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Aloysha has over fourteen years teaching in both Early Childhood Education and Elementary school. She achieved her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and her Master's degree in Counseling from University of Turabo. Her passion is to make an impact on every student she teaches. When not teaching, Ms. Loshy enjoys swimming, traveling and shopping.

Deidre Banks

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Deidre Banks

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Ms. Deidre was born and raised in Missouri. She joined the TLE family in 2023 bringing on over four years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field. She loves spending time with her dog and going to the beach. She looks forward to every child excelling in kindergarten and beyond.

Tanja Jude

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Tanja Jude

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Ms. Tanja has been with the TLE family since 2022. She has achieved her 45 hours and many inservice hours. Her heart belongs to Germany, where she is from! She loves to give her students the tools to succeed in kindergarten. When she is away from work she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and going out with friends.

Yenisey Monzon

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Yenisey Monzon

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Yenisey "Yeni" has been with TLE for over five years with sixteen years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field. She has her CDA and VPK endorsement. She enjoys watching the students learn and grow in her care and preparing them for their first steps in life. When away from her class, she enjoys going to the beach and watching TV.

Diana Vega

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Diana Vega

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Diana has been with the TLE family for the past six years. She has over 20 years experience in the Early Childhood Education field. She has her CDA and is VPK endorsed. Ms. Diana loves to teach her little learners and loves to watch them advance in all areas. When not at school, Ms. Diana loves spending time with her family, reading and listening to music.

Derby Castillo

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Derby Castillo

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Derby has been a member of the TLE family since 2022. She has her 45 hours and is currently pursuing her CDA. She recently moved to the US with her husband from the Dominican Republic. She loves watching her little learners grow and smile while in her care. Away from the classroom, she enjoys shopping and doing make-up!

Laura Brennan

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Laura Brennan

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Laura joined the TLE family in 2022. She has over 16 years experience in the Early Childhood Education field and has her CDA. Ms. Laura loves preparing her little learners for kindergarten. Her favorite part of the job is teaching them how to read. When away from work, she loves going to Disney and spending time with her family.

Karina Velasquez

School Support

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Karina Velasquez

School Support

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Karina joined the TLE family in 2023 bringing with her many years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. She loves watching our little learners grow and succeed in the future. When away from work, she loves to spend time with her family.

Veruska Lemus

School Support

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Veruska Lemus

School Support

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Veruska joined the TLE family in 2022. She recently graduated with honors from high school and is pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. She loves watching our tiniest of learners grow and meet milestones. She has a true passion for helping everyone.

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Upcoming events

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September

🎒 Learning Bag Friday 🎒

Bring in your Wonderful Me book.

14
October

Fall Festival Celebration

Are you ready for some Fall FUN? Come celebrate our 7th year anniversary with us at The Learning Experience New Tampa.

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