I NEVER review things, but this place has been AMAZING - I just felt I should take the time to give them the praise they honestly deserve. My 5-year old started here months ago after I hesitantly left a previous daycare facility down the road. The reason why I say "hesitated" is because I am generally a loyal person and don't like to change much. I give people the benefit of the doubt. I slowly noticed he wasn't being challenged (at the previous facility)... would constantly come home with NO work done of what he was doing during the day. Every time I would randomly pop in to pick him up - he was ALWAYS PLAYING OR SIMPLY COLORING - unattended most of the time and I would asking him each day what he learned at school and he would always say "nothing mama we just played." The teacher in the classroom was like a revolving door and each month someone new came in and then subsequently left. When the Center Director left - it was the last straw for me. I finally decided to try the LEARNING EXPERIENCE (South Lyon) and even though it was slightly more expensive than the last place - something in me told me it would be worth it and each day I am happier and more confident in my decision to enroll him here. I am so happy in fact that I asked if they taught kindergarten so I don't have to take him out in the Fall... so what makes them so special? Honestly, I don't even know where to begin. The facility is always locked and there is always someone at the front desk - they also have a unique security feature that allows all classrooms and windows to shut down in case of attack/emergency. The temperature check is automatic and it is always clean. The Make-Believe Boulevard is awesome for inspiring creative play and outside isn't just a free-for-all for the different age groups - each age group has a specific fenced in area for play - which include updated playscapes and fun features like sand box and soccer set ups. But what stood out to me is the STAFF. Jen and Sarah who manage the facility are absolutely amazing and always warm. they take time to know the names of each student and even parent that comes in. The last daycare just knew me as XXXX's MOM - here I am treated as an individual and my needs are always addressed. His teachers - Ms. Melissa and Ms. Lauren are TOP NOTCH. I don't know how they manage the chaos of pre-school but somehow do it seamlessly and are experts at making learning fun but also meaningful. The first week he was there, he came home with a FOLDER FILLED with everything he learned and did that week. They focus on everything from writing, reading, science, math and even technology and Spanish. More importantly they actually CARE for each student and treat them like their own. My son has a special situation where he is severely allergic to bugs and I warned them he needs bug spray and sunscreen EACH day prior to going outside. they have never skipped a day and are always so respectful and never get lazy. I even ask my son multiple times if they put them on each day just to "test" them and he always says "yes mom - they never forget." But it doesn't stop there. they cater to each student based on their individual needs. My son is slightly ahead for his age group since he has been in daycare since he was 3 months old and we do tons of learning at home... when summer came around i requested that his take home books continue. In fact, my husband and I were amazed that he was READING only after 2 weeks of enrollment... something the last daycare promised they would eventually get to. overall - I know this was super lengthy but they are the best facility I have ever registered with. I can't wait to put my newborn here as well 🙂 I am so happy and do not regret enrolling my son here. The only recommendation I would have is to maybe have more vegetarian meal options though...

Hanan

My wife and I spent a significant amount of time evaluating various early childhood development options for our son and daughter. Originally we used a center at my wife's employer because of the convenience and the cost. As our children got older we re-evaluated the decision and ultimately decided that TLE was the place for our two kids. We couldn't be happier with the change and only wish that we had made is sooner. Our son is now doing extremely well in 1st grade and our daughter, once shy around strangers, has made significant strides both socially and academically and we fully expect she will be just as prepared for Kindergarten next year as our son was last year. Our children have always connected with their teachers and often times the most difficult aspect of TLE is transitioning from one level to the next, as our kids become attached to their teachers. The TLE administrative staff is excellent and we've build a comfort level with them that is extremely important to all of us. We consider ourselves fortunate to have found TLE and would STRONGLY recommend TLE to anybody considering enrolling their child in early childhood developmental education.

Bill

A few months before our first child was born we made appointments to see a few daycare facilities. TLE was first on our list because they were closest to the house. After seeing the cleanliness of the building and rooms, and hearing how long all of the teachers were there (most since it's opening) we were hooked! We only visited one more place, and every step of that tour we just noticed how it lacked from TLE. We've been here almost 2 years now, and our second child is now attending as well!

David B