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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.

Nysia

Santiago
7 months ago
I enrolled my daughter into the Learning Facility 3 months ago and its been amazing ever since. My child was in a previous daycare and she repeatedly came home with bruises that were unexplained; food that my child wasn't eating and I wasn't informed. The last straw came when my daughter came h... Read more

Nysia

Santiago
7 months ago
I enrolled my daughter into the Learning Facility 3 months ago and its been amazing ever since. My child was in a previous daycare and she repeatedly came home with bruises that were unexplained; food that my child wasn't eating and I wasn't informed. The last straw came when my daughter came home with a diaper rash. Since coming to The Learning experience, my child is more even tempered, learning how to share and started potty training. Every day my child is sent home with a progress report of the day she had; including the times she ate / used the bathroom / takes her nap. My child is very clumsy and trips over her own feet; yet there is always a report for me to sign off on the incident (explaining exactly what happened/ where and how). The Learning Experience meets every need for my child and gives me absolute peace of mind that my child is in the safest place possible. Thank you Learning Experience.

Meet our TLE® Center team

Stella Carter

Owner / Executive Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Stella Carter

Owner / Executive Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Stella Carter and I am honored to be serving our wonderful families here at TLE Trumbull. As a mother of 2, my TLE Journey started when I toured over 10 centers as I searched for the perfect childcare program for my little ones. I toured a TLE and it was "love at first sight". My innate entrepreneurial mind immediately kicked in, and soon I realized that not only had I found the perfect childcare program, I could also be a part of it. As a Certified Public Accountant, I had spent over 8 years at Ernst & Young, working with fortune 500 companies, analyzing financial operations and processes. I am so glad I took this step, despite my previous experiences, this is easily the most fulfilling role I have held. With two locations and counting, my goal is to continue to make a positive difference in the life of our children, their families, and the communities we serve.

Alexis Pickering

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Alexis Pickering

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I have been in the Early Childhood field for several years. Through working in various positions at corporate centers, I have gained valuable knowledge in this industry. I’ve always had a passion for working with children and absolutely love to see them hit their various developmental milestones. Since I started in the classroom, I have had a strong desire to see how all the puzzles fit together in a management capacity. I started my TLE Trumbull overseeing the Twaddler program and I am so honored to now have the opportunity to spearhead operations of the center and continue partnering with our amazing families! I hope to continue to grow with TLE and look forward to creating more memories with my outstanding team!

Brittany Bednaz

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Brittany Bednaz

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hello TLE families! I’m Brittany the Assistant Director here at TLE Trumbull. I’ve worked in the childcare industry for a few years in various positions. I started my journey with TLE Trumbull about a year ago as the Twaddler A teacher, and I’m so excited to now have the opportunity to connect more with the families in our care by working alongside our Director. Through my position I can’t wait to work closely with our staff and to share my knowledge. I plan to work with our teachers to implement new ideas which help inspire and teach our little ones because seeing the children learn and grow inspires me every day!

Patricia Merrill

Educational Coordinator/ Preschool Program Lead

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Patricia Merrill

Educational Coordinator/ Preschool Program Lead

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Welcome TLE families! My name is Patricia Merrill. I have been in the childcare industry for 9 years working with children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. My passion for working with children started at the age of 13 tutoring my siblings after school. Being a mother of 2 just made my love for children grow even more! I began my journey with TLE over a year ago as the Preschool 1 teacher. I am now currently the Preschool 3 Teacher and Educational Coordinator here at TLE Trumbull. With my new position, I look forward to working closely with all our awesome teachers to assist with educational strategies, curriculum, and overall classroom management!

Anya O'Connell

Infant Program Lead

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Anya O'Connell

Infant Program Lead

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Welcome TLE Families! My name is Anya, and I am the Lead of our Infant program here at TLE Trumbull! I have worked in the childcare industry for several years as an infant/toddler teacher. I discovered at a young age my strong passion for working with children, and have been in the field ever since. I started my journey with TLE Trumbull about 2 years ago as a Twaddler teacher, but always had a special love for working with Infants. I am so grateful to now share my love for the Infant Program with my team and look forward to continuing to provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where our most vulnerable age group can thrive! I hope to continue to grow with TLE Trumbull and provide the best care possible to our littlest learner's!

Alexis Caserta

Toddler Program Lead

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Alexis Caserta

Toddler Program Lead

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hello All! My name is Alexis and I am the Lead of the Toddler program here at TLE Trumbull! I started my childcare journey in 2015 and have always had a passion for taking care of children. For me, the best part is learning each individual child's needs/wants. Having a fun, engaging, nurturing, and structured environment is very important to me in order to ensure the children can successfully reach each milestone to the best of their ability. I hope to bring a welcoming and comforting environment for each family that joins our program!

Many ways to stay connected

We offer an easy-to-use smartphone app and an array of ways to help you stay connected.

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

Notifications of your child’s learning activities

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