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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.

Karen

Rhodes
11 months ago
My experience with The Learning Experience and my grandsons has been wonderful. The staff is friendly and very welcoming. My grandsons have learned so much through their toddler and pre-kindergarten schooling and their social skills are amazing. What a great start for children prior to entering... Read more

Karen

Rhodes
11 months ago
My experience with The Learning Experience and my grandsons has been wonderful. The staff is friendly and very welcoming. My grandsons have learned so much through their toddler and pre-kindergarten schooling and their social skills are amazing. What a great start for children prior to entering grade school.

Erik S

0 months ago
My daughter has been going to the TLE in Shelby township since she was 2 she is now 4… absolutely amazing workers and management she just loves Carolyn and brook I am so glad we found such an amazing place for our daughter❤️❤️

Erik S

0 months ago
My daughter has been going to the TLE in Shelby township since she was 2 she is now 4… absolutely amazing workers and management she just loves Carolyn and brook I am so glad we found such an amazing place for our daughter❤️❤️

Hope W

Christian
1 months ago
Everyone makes it so easy for me to drop my little guy off in the morning. Since infant A, he is always in the best care. Everyday, I can always count on the staff and the kids to make me smile!!!!

Hope W

Christian
1 months ago
Everyone makes it so easy for me to drop my little guy off in the morning. Since infant A, he is always in the best care. Everyday, I can always count on the staff and the kids to make me smile!!!!

Megan D

William and Emma
1 months ago
We refer Shelby TLE to everyone! Wonderful staff! Our first started in Infant A two and a half years ago and is now in preschool 1, and every room has been a great experience! I love that all the staff members know both of our children by name and always greet us with a smiling face!

Megan D

William and Emma
1 months ago
We refer Shelby TLE to everyone! Wonderful staff! Our first started in Infant A two and a half years ago and is now in preschool 1, and every room has been a great experience! I love that all the staff members know both of our children by name and always greet us with a smiling face!

Denise M

Collin
1 months ago
Great stuff always smiling. Ms Donna has a special place in our hearts beacuse she was so sweet to our son his 2st few weeks he would ONLY go to her room at drop off..she was patient and kind

Denise M

Collin
1 months ago
Great stuff always smiling. Ms Donna has a special place in our hearts beacuse she was so sweet to our son his 2st few weeks he would ONLY go to her room at drop off..she was patient and kind

Nichole S

Jacob, Jack, Joshua
1 months ago
I am grateful I found The Learning Experience to care for my three children. The staff is so caring and helpful. The facility is clean and updated. I recommend this learning facility to everyone. My five year old is now well prepared to start Kindergarten this September!!

Nichole S

Jacob, Jack, Joshua
1 months ago
I am grateful I found The Learning Experience to care for my three children. The staff is so caring and helpful. The facility is clean and updated. I recommend this learning facility to everyone. My five year old is now well prepared to start Kindergarten this September!!

Megan P

Charlotte
1 months ago
I searched for a daycare that had the right "feel" before I went back to work with my second baby. I had selected a competitor daycare initially but was not certain. I just had that feeling in my stomach that it wasn't right for the facilities, to the personalities of the people to t... Read more

Megan P

Charlotte
1 months ago
I searched for a daycare that had the right "feel" before I went back to work with my second baby. I had selected a competitor daycare initially but was not certain. I just had that feeling in my stomach that it wasn't right for the facilities, to the personalities of the people to the clientele themselves. So I ventured to TLE. I took one walk through from the bright welcoming atmosphere to the caring smiling faces of the teachers and knew we were home. The setup of each room and its curriculum is indicative of the "learning" center you leave your children at each day. As certain as I was from day 1, I am still to this day certain of my choice and thankful every day I found TLE.

Meet our TLE® Center team

Ms. Kelly

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Kelly

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Kelly I am the Assistant Director at the Shelby TLE. I have been with TLE since November 2019. I started in the Infant room as an assistant before becoming the Prepper lead and then moved over to be the Preschool lead. I have my teaching degree from Oakland University in Early Elementary Ed. I taught 2 years of Kindergarten and 2 years of 1st grade. I have three children of my own, 2 of them attend TLE and 1 is in elementary school. When we are not at work/school we like to play at parks or snuggle up with a good (kids) movie.

Ms. Kelly

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Kelly

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

My name is Kelly I am the Director at the Shelby TLE. I have been with TLE since November 2019. I started in the Infant room as an assistant before becoming the Prepper lead and then moved over to be the Preschool lead. I have my teaching degree from Oakland University in Early Elementary Ed. I taught 2 years of Kindergarten and 2 years of 1st grade before leaving to stay home with my first son. I have three children of my own, 2 of them attend TLE and 1 is in elementary school. When we are not at work/school we like to play at parks or snuggle up with a good (kids) movie.

Ms. Kelly

Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Kelly

Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Kelly I am the Assistant Director at the Shelby TLE. I have been with TLE since November 2019. I started in the Infant room as an assistant before becoming the Prepper lead and then moved over to be the Preschool lead. I loved teaching in all of the different classrooms but was then given an opportunity to be the Assistant Director and I learned so much. I have my teaching degree from Oakland University in Early Elementary Ed. I taught 2 years of Kindergarten and 2 years of 1st grade. I have three children of my own, 2 of them attend TLE and 1 is in elementary school. When we are not at work/school we like to play at parks or snuggle up with a good (kids) movie.

Ms. Brooke

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Brooke

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi, my name is Brooke Reaver and I am the Center Director here at TLE. I started at TLE in 2015 as the Twaddler B assistant. Not long after I became the Infant lead, then the Assistant Director, and now the Center Director. I have a CDA and I attend Macomb Community College working towards Associates Degree in Early Childhood. I have always had a passion for working with children from a young age whether it was helping out with the children at church or babysitting. I grew up in Pontiac but now live in Macomb. My daughter attends TLE full time in our Preschool classroom. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, exploring nature, relaxing at home, and kayaking. I love being part of this family at TLE and look forward to you becoming apart of it too!

Ms. Kristina

Infant Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Kristina

Infant Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hi, I am Kristina and I'm graduating this year! I'm going to college to hopefully become a pediatrician in the future. I have been babysitting for 3 years which is where I fell in love with being around children. I really enjoy being with the infants and watching them learn new things each day. In my free time, you will find me reading or spending time on my boat.

Ms. Jenna

Infant Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Jenna

Infant Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

I have been with TLE since April of 2016. I started as a floater and worked in all classrooms before finding home in the Infant room in 2018. I made a switch and became the Pre-K lead from 2019-2022. I loved working with the Preschoolers to prepare them for Kindergarten but I missed the babies so I moved back to the Infant room at the end of 2022. My goal in class is to make sure all of the children learn and grow while having fun! I have 4 dogs, I love to spend time with my friends and family and go to the movies.

Ms. Brianna

Infant B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Ms. Brianna

Infant B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

My name is Brianna but I go by Bri. I have been working with kids for 4 years. I'm currently going to school to become an Elementary School Teacher. In my free time, I like journaling and making scrapbook pages. I also enjoy playing video games occasionally.

Ms. Debbi

Toddler Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms. Debbi

Toddler Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

I have been working with children since high school. I love watching children learn and grow. I love to be silly with my kids and interact with them when they are playing. My favorite things to do are play, read, and sing songs. When I am not working, you will probably see me doing something with my family.

Ms. Alina D

Twaddler Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Alina D

Twaddler Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

My name is Alina but I go by Ali. I am going into my third year of college at Macomb Community College. I am joining the nursing program. I have been working with kids since I was 13 years old. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the children learn new things. I love to hang out with my friends and play games.

Ms. Tonya

Toddler Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Tonya

Toddler Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

My name is Tonya and I am 43 years old. I have been working in the childcare profession for 24 years. I have owned my own in home daycare for 17 years. I was also a daycare owner and Director in Georgia for almost 5 years. I have 4 kids of my own. I love making a positive impact in children’s lives.

Ms. Sam

Prepper Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Sam

Prepper Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

I have two little ones of my own. I enjoy reading, painting, and crafts. I love teaching the Twaddlers because they are so funny and I enjoy seeing their personalities start to shine through. I enjoy coming up with unique activities and crafts to have the Twaddlers do. In my free time, you can find me walking to the park with my husband and kids.

Ms. Sam

Twaddler B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Sam

Twaddler B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

I have two little ones of my own. I enjoy reading, painting, and crafts. I love teaching the Twaddlers because they are so funny and I enjoy seeing their personalities start to shine through. I enjoy coming up with unique activities and crafts to have the Twaddlers do. In my free time, you can find me walking to the park with my husband and kids.

Ms. Elyse

Preschool 1 Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Elyse

Preschool 1 Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I have two girls that attend TLE. I have a degree in recreational therapy. I love working with kids and enjoy being part of TLE. I started as a Toddler teacher but wanted to give it a try with the older kids. I am now the Assistant in Preschool and I love it! I enjoy helping the kids learn life skills like how to sit at the table and eat and how to share. In my free time, you can find me playing outside and riding bikes with my family.

Ms. Amanda S

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Amanda S

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hi I'm Amanda but you can call me Mandy. I grew up in D.C. and have spent the last five years in Indiana before moving here to Michigan in October. My favorite things have been the Ford Drive-In theatre and Yates Cider Mill. Before choosing a career in Early Childhood Education, I was a manager at Starbucks on a corporate career track. After reconnecting with my Kindergarten teacher, I decided to work with Early and Elementary aged kids. I have been a nanny, a Preschool teacher, and taught piano to young kids at my grandmother's church, and have now found my home in our Pre-K classroom. I am so excited to be apart of the TLE family and working with all the children. My goal in my classroom is to make sure each child is growing and learning in a safe and fun environment.

Ms. Petrina

Preschool 1 Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Petrina

Preschool 1 Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I am 27 years old. I have my Bachelors Degree and have studied History and Geography. I love working with children. Education through communication is best. I speak English and Albanian. In my free time, you can find me listening to music, dancing, and watching movies.

Ms. Emma

Preschool 2B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms. Emma

Preschool 2B Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

I am 23 years old and I was born and raised in Indiana. I very recently moved up to Chesterfield, MI! I love all things nature, animal, and travel related. Another one of my hobbies is drawing and sketching. I am also a major movie/ video game nerd! I love teaching the Preschoolers and watching each child grow into their own unique personalities. They make me laugh and smile every day.

Ms. Maryam

Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Maryam

Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I have been with TLE since 2022. I love working with the kids and keeping them safe and protected. I love making them happy while they are away from their parents. My favorite thing to do with the children is encouraging them to do different art projects and seeing their creativity.

Ms. Alyssa R

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Alyssa R

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

My name is Alyssa! I am currently at Oakland University for Elementary Education. I spent 2 years at Grand Valley as a Psych Major. I coach swim in my free time and I love to be outside. I have been with TLE since May 2022. I love watching all of my children break out of their shells and explore the classroom and learn.

Ms. Amanda P

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms. Amanda P

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

I just graduated with my Bachelors in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Toledo. I will be continuing my education at Wayne this fall. I have a passion for serving others and contributing to the success of young minds. Fun Fact: I spent a summer in Buffalo, New York! Go Bills!

Ms. Alina D

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Alina D

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

My name is Alina but I go by Ali. I am going into my third year of college at Macomb Community College. I am joining the nursing program. I have been working with kids since I was 13 years old. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the children learn new things. I love to hang out with my friends and play games.

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Monthly newsletters and invitations to our community events

Monthly calendars

Everyday photos of your little learner

Blog to help you stay with the current trends

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Upcoming events

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September

Wear Plaid

We are ready for Fall here at TLE!

9
October

CLOSED- Columbus Day

We will be closed for Columbus Day for staff development and training.

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