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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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Sydney

M.
3 months ago
We love TLE!! My son is in 3K here and my daughter is in the infant room. We love ALL of the teachers and staff as they are all so helpful and professional, but I cannot sing the praises of Elizabeth Martinez in the infant room highly enough! We’ve worked with lots of daycare professional... Read more

Sydney

M.
3 months ago
We love TLE!! My son is in 3K here and my daughter is in the infant room. We love ALL of the teachers and staff as they are all so helpful and professional, but I cannot sing the praises of Elizabeth Martinez in the infant room highly enough! We’ve worked with lots of daycare professionals over the last few years (including the great ones at TLE), but Ms. Elizabeth truly stands out. She’s so loving towards our daughter while also being a calm and professional presence in the classroom. My daughter clearly loves her and we feel extremely confident dropping her off every morning knowing she’ll be well cared for. Ms. Elizabeth’s passion for caretaking shines through every interaction we have with her. My daughter practically leaps out of our arms to go see her every morning at drop-off. That’s pretty special! Overall, the facility is immaculate and brand new. My son loves to talk about going to the "inside playground" (yes an entire playground inside in NYC!) and Make Believe Boulevard where the kids get to play dress up and pretend to be in their own little town. We are also very happy with the participation with the DOE 3K for all program! The admin staff is always so kind and helpful and really goes above and beyond to make our experience at TLE positive, meaningful and safe. We love Shelby and Kristine!!

Johane

Severin Ogé
10 months ago
Adrielle Turner has been an exceptional leader at TLE Upper West Side and brought much-needed structure and stability to that location after a rocky start in 2022. Extremely supportive, responsive, and knowledgeable, Adrielle has used her expertise with children and background in speech languag... Read more

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Severin Ogé
10 months ago
Adrielle Turner has been an exceptional leader at TLE Upper West Side and brought much-needed structure and stability to that location after a rocky start in 2022. Extremely supportive, responsive, and knowledgeable, Adrielle has used her expertise with children and background in speech language development to provide some invaluable insights and recommend interventions for our son that have really helped him make some tremendous strides over the past few months. Adrielle is passionate about and committed to creating educational environments that are inclusive and holistic. She really sees our children and their tremendous potential. Her manner is quiet yet confident. She does the work. She has made an impact. I hope that TLE will continue to recognize Adrielle’s tremendous gifts, support her development, and offer her opportunities to grow.

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Meet our TLE® Center team

Jenna Fleischmann

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bongo Bear

Jenna Fleischmann

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bongo Bear

Hello Upper West Side families my name is Jenna. I am thrilled to be a part of the Upper West Side Team! I have been working in education for over 10 years and have supported learners of all ages beginning with infants through adults. I received my Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University as well as my Masters in Education and Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood Special Education from George Washington University. I hold teaching certifications in both New York and the District of Columbia. In addition to running successful early childhood programs, I have spent time developing and enhancing enrollment processes to support all families. I look forward to getting to know your children and families with the intention of strengthening the home and school relationship!

Elizabeth

Infant Classroom Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Elizabeth

Infant Classroom Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hello I’m Mrs. Elizabeth! I have over eighteen years of experience working with young children. I love working in early childhood education because our children are our future generations. I am honored to have the opportunity to positively contribute to their development by providing engaging learning activities. Personally I think there is nothing more fulfilling than witnessing my students achievements! My favorite TLE character is Penny Polite because she teaches us the importance of being kind to everyone.

Ms. Stephanie

Teaching Assistant/Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Stephanie

Teaching Assistant/Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hello, my name is Ms. Stephanie. I have been working with children since 2008. My favorite time of the day is engaging with all the children during circle time, since this is the perfect time for singing.

Ms. Jessica

Teaching Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Jessica

Teaching Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi, my name is Jessica. I have been working with kids for nine years. During that time, I have worked with children of various ages. Working with children is my passion, I love teaching them everyday, watching them grow, navigate the world and be independent. I look forward to coming to work and seeing my little learners happy and ready to explore.

Ms. Elizabeth

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Elizabeth

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hello my name is Elizabeth Martinez. I have over fifteen years of experience teaching younger learners. I truly love working with children because they are curious, honest, and make you see the world in a completely different way. It brings me so much joy watching how they learn, grow and develop. I am in the process of completing my Child Development Associates. When I have extra time, I enjoy walking outdoors, listening to music and spending quality time with loved ones. I also love photography.

Chemica

Toddler Classroom Head Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Chemica

Toddler Classroom Head Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi I am Ms. Chemica. I have many years of experience in the early childhood education industry and am so excited to be a part the toddler teaching team here at TLE UWS. I enjoy working with children to teach them sign language, shapes, colors, and numbers. Bubbles the elephant is my favorite TLE character because my students identify with him.

Shawntaya

4K Head Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Shawntaya

4K Head Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hello my name is Ms. Shawntaya. I have over ten years of experience as a teacher in early childhood education and have an education background in child psychology and early elementary education. I have been with The Learning Experience franchise for over two years and joined the TLE UWS family in December. I am very passionate about working with children and assisting in their growth and development. I am very excited to work with my preschool class to explore and succeed throughout this school year! My favorite TLE character is Penny Polite because she teaches us the importance of being kind and helpful by using our manners.

Ms. Genesis

Teaching Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Genesis

Teaching Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi! My name is Ms. Genesis. I have been working with young learners for over two years now. I believe that the best way for a child to learn is though exploration and play. I enjoy using what the children in my class are interested in and making a fun and interactive lesson that they will remember. I love the curiosity that children have as they continue to grow. They are always in a stage of wonder, and I feel fantastic when I can take that wonder and turn it into something amazing.

Ms. Tracy

Teaching Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Tracy

Teaching Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi my name is Ms. Tracy. I joined the TLE family in August 2022. I have my associates degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. I am currently doing my bachelors degree in Education, which has been a wonder experience. I developed the passion for working with children back when I used to take care of my own younger siblings. Working with children and being a part of their early development is incredibly rewarding. I love watching them grow and learn new things everyday.

Ms. Deshona

Teaching Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Deshona

Teaching Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hello, my name is DeShona McGowan. I have been working in the Early Childhood Education field for about eight years and I have found that it is a passion that I truly enjoy. I am new to the City and my favorite past time is going to the museum and exploring. I am looking forward to all the fun and exciting memories I will make during this year.

Mr. Shayquan

Teaching Assistant/Floater

Mr. Shayquan

Teaching Assistant/Floater

Hi, my name is Mr. Shay. I started teaching back in 2017 as part of an afterschool program in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY. What I love about teaching is that I have a chance to impact a child’s life in a positive way. I grew up with a heart condition, so the one thing I’ve wanted to do was return the love I received back into the lives of little ones as was so graciously given to me. Along came TLE and my story continues, I can continue impacting children’s lives, be a part of their growth and provide a safe and fun environment where children can thrive.

Ms. Yelitza

Teaching Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Yelitza

Teaching Assistant

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi my name is Ms. Yelitza I’ve been working with children for three years now. Being able to help them explore and develop new skills is very important for me. My focus is to keep them safe while they learn and have fun at the same time. Always keeping in mind that these little learners are the future of tomorrow .

Ms. Desiree

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Desiree

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi My name is Desiree! I  joined the  Upper West side TLE family in 2023 but I previously worked at the Long Island City location. Working with children is a passion of mine and  I've worked in the early childhood field for many years. I'm currently working on my Master's degree in Early Childhood  Education and look forward to continue getting to know all the families that make up the TLE Upper West Side community.

Ms. Sara

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Sara

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hello! I'm Sara, and I've been part of The Learning Experience since August 2022. With seven years of experience in early education, I'm currently enrolled in my master's in Early Childhood Education at City College of New York. As a teacher, there's nothing more fulfilling than witnessing children's growth throughout the school year. I cherish being a part of their development journey and remain dedicated to my students' progress and well-being.

Mary

Lead 3K 1A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Mary

Lead 3K 1A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Hello my name is Ms. Mary! I have over twenty years of experience working with young learners, and joined the TLE family in August 2022. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Education and am currently pursuing my Masters degree. I love working with children because it gives me the opportunity to impact students from a very early age, and it’s just so fun! I love to read, watch movies, visit museums and theaters, and walk in my free time. My favorite TLE character is Phoebe Phonics because phonics are the building blocks of literacy.

Ameenah

4K Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ameenah

4K Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hello I’m Ms. Ameenah! I have over fourteen years of experience teaching in early childhood education and have been a member of the TLE Upper West Side family since July of 2021. With an education background in oral communications, I am excited to work with our infant class on exploring introductory phonemic development. I love working with the infant age because of their infectious and endless energy. It brings me joy to watch my students develop and grow! My favorite TLE character is Penny Polite because my personality aligns with hers. It is important to teach our students to be honest, kind and care for others.

Ms. Shailon

Teaching Assistant/Lead Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Shailon

Teaching Assistant/Lead Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi my name is Shailon. This year will mark my fifth year of teaching. I love to encourage children to be their authentic self. I am energetic, passionate, love to read, paint, write and cook.

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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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Social media

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Upcoming events

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April

Touch-a-Truck

Just a small $10 donation and your child can sit or touch an FDNY truck. All proceeds go to our Make a Wish Foundation.

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April

Buy Your Teacher a Flower

Buy your class teacher or past teachers a flower in the lobby. Flowers are $3 each and the teachers will be so excited to receive a blossom from your little one.

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April

Make a Wish World Wish Day

Celebrate Make a Wish World Wish Day by participating in one of our fun activities or events. Every dollar counts.

30
April

Coin Wars End

This is our last day for coin wars! Please bring in your spare change or dollar bills to contribute to our Make a Wish Foundation. The class that wins will get a pizza party!

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