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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See what parents are saying about TLE Childcare Centers.
Carolina D
Absolutely love TLE. I know my babies are in good hands and having fun. Most of all, they’re learning so much! So grateful to be apart of amazing organization!
Dave
Cazeau
Our daughter started at this daycare over a year ago, and our experience with TLE-Riverdale has been consistent, supportive, and easy since. Our daughter came home surprising us with how much she was learning, and seemed very happy whenever we came to pick her up. She’s always telling us ...
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Jessica
Jessenia
To my TLE Family!
Thank you for helping me, teaching me and for helping me to prepare for this new journey in my life. I would never forget you guys! Thank you all and will make sure to visit. Here is a Picture of me and my 1st day in kindergarten.
Love
Jessenia W.
Sophia
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The Learning Experience in Riverdale, located in the North section of the Bronx, is a wonderful place for young childrens developing minds. The children are always engaged in fun and enriching activities. Teachers are warm and friendly, as is the entire staff. It truly is an amazing learning e...
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Kristen P
Emily
I sent my daughter to The Learning Experience from age 2-4. She absolutely loved it, and still talks about her teachers today. It is such a nurturing and friendly environment. My daughter has some difficulty transitioning to different environments and separating from myself and my husband. The...
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Lindsay
Avery
I would like to express how grateful we are that we found such a great place for Avery to attend since she was four months old. She's learned so much at TLE and has been cared for and loved. -Lindsay
Harry
Olivia and Calista
Melinda, and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this amazing past year. It is difficult for parents to leave their kids for the first time, yet you and your team have made it a smooth experience for us. We watched our kids grow with you, learning and developing from t...
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Leslie
Scarlett
Hi Surbhi!
While Scarlett begins to transition to preppers, I just want to let you know how much we have loved having Mr. Mike and Ms. Kat as Scarlett's teachers. They are so great, and Scarlett lights up every time she sees them and you can tell she really enjoys spending time with them. ...
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Siwatu M
Nzoi
Hi,
I just wanted to inform you that July 31st will be Nzoi's last day at TLE. She has had a wonderful experience with you and she will definitely miss her classmates and awesomely dedicated instructors.
We will recommend your program to anyone looking for exemplary child care and early...
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Gloria T
Oliver
Hi Surbhi and Susan,
Thank you again for taking such good care of Oliver during his time at TLE. I just wanted to say that everyone was great, but there were a few people that I wanted to single out as going above and beyond: Yerica, Drema, Lauren, and Yudi were amazing! We were grateful...
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ShellyAnn
Derrick
I want to tell you a BIG thank you for Derrick's new teacher assignment. The stability is great but I have to tell you how much I love his teachers. A grade A++.
These teachers have really been helping my son and goes the extra mile to give him one on one attention without request and wit...
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Natachia P
Harlow Hairston
Our time at The Learning Experience has been wonderful. The staff are like family and they will truly be missed. I appreciate all that TLE has done for Harlow to foster her love for learning. On a daily basis she energetically sings her days of the week (boom boom) and the months of the yea...
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Kimberly B
Dalia Buchbinder
We are so grateful to TLE for how well she is taken care of by her teachers everyday!
-- Kim
Sam B
Dalia
We have had a great experience with TLE - our daughter Dalia began in the infant room when she was about 4.5 months, and is now almost 11 months old (the oldest in the room). She absolutely loves going each day, and the teachers in her room have been wonderful. They really love the babies that ...
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Hana S
Lyla
I know that the teachers do a great job cleaning up normally so we thank you for going above and beyond the normal process. We are really happy with this school and Lyla is really happy in her class and loves her teachers.
Jen
Olivia
Our daughter Olivia started at The Learning Experience shortly after her 2nd birthday. She adjusted to her new environment pretty much just as Surbhi and her classroom teacher Celina had said she would, which was quite comforting, since leaving your little one in the hands of others for th...
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Julia
Andrew
I would like to thank TLE RIVERDALE for the most amazing experience we had opportunity to have.
As first time parents, we were pretty scared to put our son to a daycare and entrust him to someone else but us.
When we met back in October 2015 I had a good feeling about the place and people. An...
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Uraline
Cosmo
I just wanted to drop a quick note to say that I am so happy that Miss Jessica is in Infant B with Cosmo. I love the care and attention that she gives him.
I am pleased with all of TLE staff members who I have encountered in the two months that Cosmo has been enrolled, but Jessica is the ...
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Remi S
Ziggy
To the Wonderful Teachers at TLE,
This morning Brian dropped off Ziggy and immediately texted me a picture of his Father's Day present from her. It is beyond adorable and we cannot thank you enough for this thoughtful gift. Brian's immediate and effusive declaration of appreciation demonstrat...
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Ernesto G
Seeta G
We have found a place where our daughter is developing her social skills, expanding her knowledge and exploring her creativity. There's no doubt that this is due to The Learning Experience in Riverdale. To any parent who values a compassionate well rounded developmental experience for their ...
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Lynn
Julian
Thank you to you and your staff for all the support you have given since my surgery; it has been a very challenging new year. Julian is enjoying his time at TLE and it's great that he has an opportunity to use all his energy in productive activities!
Marisol
Sophia
It has been such a wonderful experience for Sophia and for us as parents at TLE. We've been impressed with TLE's nurturing approach to child care. We were really nervous parents in the beginning and now have become comfortable ones all due to Rene and Amanda. There are no words to express ho...
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Reyna C
Ryan Castillo
A dream come true could describe The Learning Experience in Riverdale. Great service, happiness for my son and a happy mom for sure. It has being one month open and i could see how much my son has learn and the quality of every little detail. My pre-K is happy and i am more. Thank you for the w...
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