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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.

Tina (

Baitinger/Kimpel
11 months ago
Ruvia at 4yrs. old is extremely hard to wake up in the morning but, all I have to say is, " get up today is school". She springs up with a smile on her face ready to roll. That says to me, I love my teachers and enjoy being with my classmates.

Tina (

Baitinger/Kimpel
11 months ago
Ruvia at 4yrs. old is extremely hard to wake up in the morning but, all I have to say is, " get up today is school". She springs up with a smile on her face ready to roll. That says to me, I love my teachers and enjoy being with my classmates.

Meet our TLE® Center team

Stacia Bergquist

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Stacia Bergquist

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Stacia has been in childcare for 26 years and recently relocated from Illinois. She has 2 children that moved with her, and Florida is her paradise. She loves going to the beach and being in the sun. Her goal for the Wesley Chapel center is to create a positive, loving, and happy environment for the families. A school that shows community pride and all want to be a part of it.

Diana Garcia

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Diana Garcia

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

I've been in early childhood for nineteen years. I have worked with infants through after schoolers. I have three kids ages eighteen, fifteen, and seven. I love spending time with my family and friends. I love teaching and helping kids learn new things, and love seeing how happy and excited they get once they learn and accomplish a new skill.

Samantha Bedami

Curriculum Coordinator

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Samantha Bedami

Curriculum Coordinator

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Sam has been in childcare for 10 years! She loves teaching and with her position as curriculum coordinator, she can help others love teaching just as much. Her goal for the center is to mold all the teachers into well rounded educators that teach TLE curriculum to the fullest.

Ms. Yamile

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Yamile

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Yamile has worked in childcare for the past 9 years and with TLE for a year. She has 3 grandchildren that she absolutely adores! Prior to living here, she lived in Columbia and taught 2nd grade, but since being at TLE, the infant room is her absolute favorite. Her goal is to help the infant grow in a fun, loving, and nurturing environment.

Daisha Burgos

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Daisha Burgos

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Daisha is originally from New York and is engaged to be married! She works in the Infant classroom and loves the babies! Her goal for the classroom is to love and teach the infants each and every day.

Ms. Kristina

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Kristina

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Kristina has been working in childcare for about 3 years. She loves working with Infants and Toddlers to see them smile and grow. It also gives her the opportunity to show off her amazing xylophone skills! Her goal for her classroom is to create a fun and exciting environment that the children will love.

Ms. Paige

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Paige

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Paige has been working at TLE for the past 5 years and at this location for the past year! She has 2 children. She was in the Navy prior to this and loves going to Disney! Her goal for the toddler classroom is to create an amazing environment that fosters a love of learning.

Ms. Yanis

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Yanis

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Yanis has been working with TLE for the past 5 years and with our TLE’s for the past 4 years. She loves teaching the toddler class and has her CDA. Her goals for the toddler class are to teach the little learners how to play nicely where they learn how to share and work together.

Ms. Joaquina

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Joaquina

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Joaquina is originally from Cuba and moved here at the beginning of this year! She loves being with the toddlers and teaching them. She has 2 children and 3 grandchildren that she loves dearly!

Ms. Mia

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Mia

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Mia has been working with children for the past 2 years and the last year with TLE! She adores the 2 year old classroom and has a passion for teaching them. Her goal is to work on getting the little learners ready for the next step in their educational journey.

Ms. Alina

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Ping Panda

Ms. Alina

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Ping Panda

Alina has just moved here from Illinois and is loving the sunshine state! Since the day she finished her training, Alina has fallen in love with the twaddler classroom and loves her children in there. She loves to ice skate and spend time with family.

Ms. Luna

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Luna

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Luna is originally from Illinois and recently just moved to Florida! She was an early headstart teacher for 3 years before working for TLE. She loves working with all ages of children.

Ms. Jayna

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Jayna

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Jayna has been working in childcare for the past 2 years and with TLE for a year! She loves working with the preppers. Her goals for her classroom is to prepare the children in her class for preschool to help them be successful.

Ms. Manal

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Manal

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Manal has been working at TLE for 2 years and loves it! Although she has worked in all ages, the preppers is where she loves! She has a beautiful grandson and loves spending as much time as she can with him.

Ms. Ashley

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Techni Cal

Ms. Ashley

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Techni Cal

Ashley has been in childcare for the last 4 years and loves TLE! She loves going to the beach and also watching tv. She loves working with children to watch them succeed.

Ms. Ashley

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Techni Cal

Ms. Ashley

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Techni Cal

Ashley has been in childcare for the last 4 years and loves TLE! She loves going to the beach and also watching tv. She loves working with children to watch them succeed.

Ms. Haidy

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Haidy

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Haidy loves working with preschool and VPK. She has 2 daughters and enjoys spending time with them. Her goal for her classroom is to prepare the little learners for kindergarten!

Ms. Mayra

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Ms. Mayra

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Mayra has been working in TLE for the past year and absolutely loves it! She is originally from Colombia and is a world traveler. She loves the TLE curriculum and is inspired by the education it brings to the little learners.

Ms. Victoria

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Victoria

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Victoria have been in childcare for 4 years doing what she loves the most, educating the children of the future! Her goal as a teacher is to prepare the children for the next steps of their educational journey.

Ms. Katie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Katie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Katie has been working in childcare for the past 6 years! She is passionate about preparing the children for kindergarten and loves to see them evolve through the year. Katie has 4 children who she adores and loves to spend her time crafting.

Ms. Jennene

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Jennene

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Jennene has been working in childcare for the past 2 years and with TLE for almost a year. She loves working in the VPK classroom.

Ms. Aparna

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Aparna

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Aparna has been teaching for the past 4 years and with TLE for the past year. She has her CDA and loves working with the VPK.

Ms. Esther

Floating Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Esther

Floating Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Esther has been in childcare for almost 30 years! She loves to read and spend a lot of time relaxing with a nice book. Her goals for her classroom are to create a wonderful learning environment so the children are prepared for the next level of education.

Ms. Esther R.

Floating Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Esther R.

Floating Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Esther has been working at TLE for almost 2 years! She loves being with the children here and is bilingual.

Ms. Amani

Floating Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Amani

Floating Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Amani is originally from Lebanon. She loves to sing and read. She has 2 children and after enrolling her son in TLE she decided she loved it and children so much she wanted to work here too. She loves the preschool and VPK.

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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