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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.

Amanda

Younger
2 months ago
Our girls just recently started at TLE. They are thriving since being there! They are always excited at drop off and happy at pickup! It's been a breath of fresh air to always see a smile on their face when they are there. We quickly noticed how much they were learning and communicating more ea... Read more

Amanda

Younger
2 months ago
Our girls just recently started at TLE. They are thriving since being there! They are always excited at drop off and happy at pickup! It's been a breath of fresh air to always see a smile on their face when they are there. We quickly noticed how much they were learning and communicating more easily with us. They are saying their ABCs and counting. It's been very cool to see them doing so well. We love TLE! They have been a perfect fit for our girls. We would highly recommend them to any one!

Katlin

Kertz
2 months ago
The Learning Experience has been an incredible place for our baby to learn and grow! Ms. Erin, Ms. Brooke, and the entire TLE staff have been so supportive and the daily communication makes me feel like I’m right there with her. I highly recommend TLE St. Peters!

Katlin

Kertz
2 months ago
The Learning Experience has been an incredible place for our baby to learn and grow! Ms. Erin, Ms. Brooke, and the entire TLE staff have been so supportive and the daily communication makes me feel like I’m right there with her. I highly recommend TLE St. Peters!

Gina

Hausmann
2 months ago
After being a stay at home mom, I had an incredible opportunity to go back to work. I asked for some recommendations from friends which lead me to TLE. From the moment I walked in I knew I wanted my daughter to attend. The facility is CLEAN, having been involved with nursery schools on the busi... Read more

Gina

Hausmann
2 months ago
After being a stay at home mom, I had an incredible opportunity to go back to work. I asked for some recommendations from friends which lead me to TLE. From the moment I walked in I knew I wanted my daughter to attend. The facility is CLEAN, having been involved with nursery schools on the business side I can honestly say it’s the cleanest one I’ve ever been to. The teachers are loving, caring, intuitive and educationally focused on early childhood development including STEM, sign language, fine motor, socialization and so much more. My absolute favorite thing about TLE is the pictures you get through the App. All day while I’m at work I get notifications of all the fun my child is having at nursery school. The teachers tie all the experiences back to a learning component reinforcing the lesson behind the activity. I highly recommend TLE to the thoughtful parent that wants the absolute best for their child.

Kelsey

Washburn
11 months ago
We have been enrolled at TLE St. Peters East for about a month now and are loving it! The staff are all so welcoming, and we could tell how much they loved their jobs and the kiddos from the very first tour. We had gone to a different daycare previously, and are blown away by the differences b... Read more

Kelsey

Washburn
11 months ago
We have been enrolled at TLE St. Peters East for about a month now and are loving it! The staff are all so welcoming, and we could tell how much they loved their jobs and the kiddos from the very first tour. We had gone to a different daycare previously, and are blown away by the differences between our old one and TLE. The app is great, we love getting photos throughout the day, and the updates on how long or if she naps, what she ate, etc! It helps with nightly talks about how her day was, because I have an idea of what she did that day, which is great! I love the curriculum updates, and my daughter gets excited for "show and tell" on Fridays. Overall, a great experience so far and I would highly recommend them to any of our friends and family!

Cristina

Gossage
11 months ago
As a first-time mom, I was very nervous about leaving my baby girl, but the staff at TLE has made me feel so much more comfortable! I feel confident dropping my baby off each morning knowing that she is being taken care of and is in such good hands!

Cristina

Gossage
11 months ago
As a first-time mom, I was very nervous about leaving my baby girl, but the staff at TLE has made me feel so much more comfortable! I feel confident dropping my baby off each morning knowing that she is being taken care of and is in such good hands!

Meet our TLE® Center team

Erin Hollenbeck

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Erin Hollenbeck

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Hi, my name is Erin and I am the Center Director here at The Learning Experience St. Peters East! I have my Masters in Early Childhood Education and my Bachelors in Elementary Education and Early Childhood. Early Childhood is my passion and I have had the opportunity to work with children for 10 years now. My goal is for our TLE family to feel loved, safe, and learn, play, grow! I look forward to growing and creating our home away from home family with all of you!

Zula Patel

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Zula Patel

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi, my name is Zula Patel and I am the Owner of The Learning Experience St. Peters East. I have a degree in Finance and Supply Chain Management from Rutgers University. It has always been my passion to work with the younger generation ever since I started tutoring children of all ages 12 years ago. My passion led me to having a dream of having my own school to help shape and build a brighter future for the young generations. Soon after getting married, I was able to turn my dream into a reality when my husband, Ankit and I joined The Learning Experience family as Center Owners in January 2022. We currently reside in St. Charles, MO with our beautiful daughter, Ananya, who attends TLE. In my free time, I enjoy baking, traveling, event planning and spending time with family & friends. I look forward to creating endless memories with your kiddos as they learn, play and grow at TLE!

Miss Ashley

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Miss Ashley

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi my name is Ashley, I am excited to be here at The Learning Experience St. Peters East! I have my directors certification and I have 11 years of experience in early childcare including teaching Infant-Pre-k, management, and curriculum development. In my free time I enjoy taking adventures and traveling. My lifetime goal is to travel to all 50 states. I am excited to work with all of the staff members and TLE families!

Miss Marilyn

Curriculum Specialist

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Miss Marilyn

Curriculum Specialist

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Hi, my name is Marilyn! I have a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, and I am also a Reading Specialists. I taught Kindergarten and reading in the public schools for 8 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. I have been working in childcare as a Lead Infant Teacher for the past 4 years and I am excited for this new challenge as a Curriculum Specialist at TLE. My goal is to help support the teachers and encourage them to be their best.

Miss Nicole

Infant Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Miss Nicole

Infant Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hi my name is Nicole and I have been around kids my whole life. I currently do real estate along with working at TLE. I have worked in a daycare setting for 5 years now and I love it. In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, riding bikes, playing with my dogs, and hanging out with my family and friends. I am excited to be working with the infants here at TLE!

Miss Rachel

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Miss Rachel

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hi my name is Rachel and I have been working with children for the past 18 plus years. I have a dog named Fritz and a Cat named Mabel. I love spending time with them and my family as well! In my free time I like to workout, read, and watch tv. I am excited to work with the infants here at TLE!

Miss Sandra

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Miss Sandra

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi my name is Sandra and I have been working with Infants and Toddlers for over 6 years now. I am originally from California and have been living in Missouri for 11 years now. In my free time I love to spend time with my Husband and our puppy! I am so excited to meet all the wonderful infants here at the The Learning Experience!

Miss Kris

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Miss Kris

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Hi my name is Kris, I am a mother of two beautiful daughters, Kaydance and Ivory. My boyfriend and I have 17 pets ranging from cats, wiener dogs, snakes and tarantulas. I have been in childcare for 15 years now. I love working with the babies! I love Harry Potter and Horror movies and our family hobbies are drawing, painting, and playing Pokémon together.

Miss Keshia

Cook & Center Support

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Miss Keshia

Cook & Center Support

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

My name is Lakeshia, but you can call me Miss Keshia. I have been working in childcare for around 12 years now. I have 5 daughters that I love so much! I love cooking and spending time with my kids, family, and friends. I am always trying to have fun and entertain. I am also very blessed and honored to get to work with your kids.

Miss Daelyn

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Miss Daelyn

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi my name is Daelyn and I am the lead teacher in the infant b room. I have had around 5 years of experience working with in childcare specifically with infants. My goal at TLE is to help the babies hit their milestones such as walking, starting table food, and trying to speak. In my free time I enjoy playing Xbox and relaxing!

Miss Shelby

Infant Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Miss Shelby

Infant Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi, my name is Shelby, and I am originally from Kentucky, Go Wildcats! I have two dogs and a cat that I love dearly. In my free time I love spending time with my husband and fur babies! I also enjoy watching tv and reading. My goal at TLE is to help every child learn and grow!

Miss Alexa

Toddler C Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Miss Alexa

Toddler C Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Hi my name is Alexa and I have been working with children for a total of 7 years now. I am originally from the State of California. I currently hold my bachelor's in Psychology. When I am not working, I love spending my time reading. My goal at TLE is to help everyone feel welcomed and have a safe place to learn and love.

Miss Noel

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Miss Noel

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hi, my name is Noel, I am in the toddler classroom as the assistant teacher! I enjoy building individual relationships with each of the children throughout the center. On my days off, I love reading and relaxing. I enjoy crafting as well. I make jewelry, design sweatshirts, and cups. My goal at The Learning Experience is to become a Lead teacher in the future.

Miss Daylin

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Miss Daylin

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi my name is Daylin, I have been working in childcare for 5 years. Three years nannying and two years at a preschool setting. In my spare time I enjoy hiking and hanging out with my nephew Emmett. My goal at TLE is to help the children find their voice by working on developing communication skills and confidence in expressing themselves.

Miss Jaclyn

Toddler C Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Miss Jaclyn

Toddler C Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Hi my name is Miss Jaclyn. I have worked in childcare for about 4 plus years and I have worked with many age groups but toddlers are my favorite! I am a triplet, 2 girls and 1 boy. I love all animals, my favorites are cats and wolves. I love how the children always teach me new ways of exploring and learning and can't wait to continue that here!

Miss Rochelle

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Miss Rochelle

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi my name is Rochelle, I have two children of my own that I love so much. I have been working with children for over 15 years now. My favorite thing to do outside of work is being with my daughter Rachel and son Tony. I believe working with toddlers is my calling and I can't wait to continue meeting all the students and their families.

Miss Jacqueline

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Miss Jacqueline

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hi my name is Jacqueline. I have worked in Early Education for 4 years now and I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to Missouri from New York in February of 22 and I love it here. In my spare time I enjoy painting, spending time with my cats, and being outside. I am so excited to be apart of the TLE family and continue helping the kiddos learn through hands on experience.

Miss Mckenna

Seasonal Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Miss Mckenna

Seasonal Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi my name is Miss Mckenna and I am going into my senior year of college at Missouri Baptist University. I am majoring in Elementary Education. Teaching is a passion of mine and in my free time I teach pitching lessons and coach a softball team. I love creating and doing different crafts with the kiddos. I am excited to be here at The Learning Experience!

Miss Carly

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Miss Carly

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hi my name is Carly! I have 12 years of experience in childcare. I have a daughter of my own who is six years old, and she is my whole world! I also enjoy reading, binge watching Netflix, and being outside in my free time. I am excited to be with your little one and watch them learn and grow. My goal is to make all of our activity's fun for the children!

Miss Elli

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Miss Elli

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Hi my name is Elli and I have been working with kids for about 7 years now. I worked at a horse farm for 5 years prior where I taught kids how to ride horses from ages 2-10 years old. I am a huge animal lover as well. My goal at TLE is to help each child feel like they belong and have fun learning new things while making new friends.

Miss Christina

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Miss Christina

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hi, my name is Christina. I recently moved from Georgia to Missouri. This is my third-year teaching at a center and I love it. I am excited to be working at TLE and in the short time of being here, I have been getting to know all the unique personalities that the kids have. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Miss Bonnie

Preschool 3 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Miss Bonnie

Preschool 3 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi my name is Bonnie and I am from the St. Peters area and I joined the TLE family in January 2022. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, reading, and going to my grandchild's sporting events. I love working with children and I cannot wait to help ensure they have lots of fun while learning!

Miss Derika

Preschool 2 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Miss Derika

Preschool 2 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi my name is Derika and I have been in early childcare for about 3 years now. I love spending time with my family and binge-watching movies and tv shows. I am a busy bee and always out having stuff to do with my family as well. I am happy to be apart of the TLE family and excited to meet each one of you.

Miss Kaitlyn

Preschool 3 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Miss Kaitlyn

Preschool 3 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Hi my name is Kaitlyn, and I am currently in college for Elementary Education. In my free time I enjoy arts and crafts and hanging out with my friends. I also love animals, nature, and the Harry Potter movies! My goal at TLE is to teach children to be strong individuals and working members of the community.

Miss Alexis

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Miss Alexis

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Hi my name is Miss Alexis. I was born in Wisconsin, raised in Minnesota, and recently moved to Missouri! In my free time I enjoy painting and reading. I love Italian food and my favorite to eat is pasta. I am working in the Preschool 1 room and so excited to help your kids learn and grow!

Miss Arizona

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Miss Arizona

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Hello, my name is Arizona and I also go by Miss Zona. I have 2 years experience in applied behavior analysis. I began working in a preschool setting in 2021 as an assistant teacher. I was then the Lead teacher in the Preschool room in 2022. I am currently a Junior in college for Early Education Administration. I have 2 children of my own and in my free time I love spending time with them and reading.

Miss Fatima

Preschool Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Miss Fatima

Preschool Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi, my name is Fatima and this is my second experience working in an early childhood center. I have my Bachelors in Arts and have had a lot of experience in the public schools as well. I am so excited to be a part of the TLE team and I believe in “Do good, have good”.

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October

Boo Bash

Come join us for the best Halloween event out there! Halloween carnival games, prizes, costumes, treats, music, and so much more! Event starts at 4:30pm and ends at 6:30pm in our parking lot.

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