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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.

Shelby

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10 months ago
My son has been so happy and excited everyday to go to school now that we are at TLE!!!! This location has the best staff. I don't have to worry about my child being cared for, they treat us like family. Thank you TLE for helping educate and grow our little human!!!

Shelby

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10 months ago
My son has been so happy and excited everyday to go to school now that we are at TLE!!!! This location has the best staff. I don't have to worry about my child being cared for, they treat us like family. Thank you TLE for helping educate and grow our little human!!!

Brett

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10 months ago
Our son is loving going here everyday. He has advanced very quickly and shocks us with new words daily. Location is brand new, small class sizes, friendly and easy to talk to staff & Managment. Would highly recommend! ~B~

Brett

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10 months ago
Our son is loving going here everyday. He has advanced very quickly and shocks us with new words daily. Location is brand new, small class sizes, friendly and easy to talk to staff & Managment. Would highly recommend! ~B~

Amber

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10 months ago
Absolutely love it here! Super clean environment and the curriculum is excellent. Staff and teachers are amazing and my son is so happy here. The show & tell parent app is amazing so I can see how my child is doing throughout the day and get updates!

Amber

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10 months ago
Absolutely love it here! Super clean environment and the curriculum is excellent. Staff and teachers are amazing and my son is so happy here. The show & tell parent app is amazing so I can see how my child is doing throughout the day and get updates!

Karen

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10 months ago
I absolutely love TLE, especially this location. It’s a brand new location so everything is new. The staff is amazing, the Director and Assistant Director , Ms. Shawntal and Ms. Seleste. They are both amazing! From day one they made me feel comfortable in bringing my daughter to TLE as I ... Read more

Karen

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10 months ago
I absolutely love TLE, especially this location. It’s a brand new location so everything is new. The staff is amazing, the Director and Assistant Director , Ms. Shawntal and Ms. Seleste. They are both amazing! From day one they made me feel comfortable in bringing my daughter to TLE as I am a first time mom. They know my daughter and me by name which I love. The teachers are great! They have a personal connection with the students which means a lot to me. I have so much trust and faith in how they are taking care of my daughter, teaching her and showing her love! If you’re thinking about enrolling your child here do so! It’s a great location, amazing teachers and staff! You’ll love it!

Shelby

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10 months ago
TLE is AMAZING! I was so hesitant about returning to work until I took my tour and my kids and I felt right at home. The Director Shawntal and Assistant Director Seleste are so sweet and great with the kids. My 1 year old and 3 year old LOVE their teachers. Everyone has been so wonderful at hel... Read more

Shelby

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10 months ago
TLE is AMAZING! I was so hesitant about returning to work until I took my tour and my kids and I felt right at home. The Director Shawntal and Assistant Director Seleste are so sweet and great with the kids. My 1 year old and 3 year old LOVE their teachers. Everyone has been so wonderful at helping them adjust to daycare. TLE has an app that shares updates on them and pictures of different activities they do throughout the day. I also love that they have an indoor playground room that is separate from their classroom so that during the summer heat they can still get their wiggles out. They also have a splash pad on their playground for the summer months! Seriously the best school and I am so impressed by how much my son has learned in just a few weeks. Thank you Learning Experience Ahwatukee for taking such great care of my kids and helping me feel comfortable going back to work!

Meet our TLE® Center team

Shawntal Kingsley

Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Shawntal Kingsley

Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I have over 19 years' experience in Early Childhood Education. My career began in banking, but my 2 boys (26 & 23 now) led me to Preschool. I love building a strong connection between our staff, children, and families. The most rewarding part of working with children is helping them reach their milestones. My goal is to ensure all children have a strong, loving, and safe environment for learning. I'm originally from Colorado and have been in Arizona for 25 years. I love Arizona! I look forward to meeting you and your littles!

Seleste Davila

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Seleste Davila

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

I was given the opportunity to be in the early childhood industry over 8 years ago. I started in the 2's classroom and loved every minute of it. After 3 years I was able to become an Assistant Director. I have always loved to see the children grow within the years and seeing them go off to Kindergarten. I have 3 Amazing Children, all boys and my husband !! I love to relax and watch movies with my family and have cook outs.

Bridget

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Bridget

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. I went to Chandler-Gilbert Community college for Early Childhood Development. I've been known as a creative and courageous woman. People say I'm a fun loving, nurturing mother-like gal who works with children. During my free time I like to read and do some writing.

Michelle

Team Lead

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Michelle

Team Lead

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

I have been teaching little ones for over 21 years. Teaching is my passion and purpose. When I'm not teaching, I love doing puzzles, crafts and spending time with my grandchildren.

Maria

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Maria

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

I've have been working in the Infant room for over 25 years. They have always described me as the baby whisper, helping the babies meet all their first milestones is extremely important to me. I love and care for all the babies as if they were my grand babies. I love to see them how much they grow within a year. I love to spend time with my kids and grandkids and have cook outs.

Ashley

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ashley

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I've been in childcare for over 10 years now. My specialty is working with infants and toddlers. It is rewarding to watch them learn and grow. I enjoy the outdoors, camping, hiking and taking a walk with my family. My hobbies are playing chess and doing crafts. I enjoy bringing my 8-month-old baby to TLE . I know he will be loved and cared for.

Sonia

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Sonia

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

I've been in the childcare field for 5 years now . I've always loved helping and seeing the growth of the children. On my free time I like to learn new cooking recipes. I am a coffee lover and love anything outdoors, such as camping and off-roading. I also enjoy taking my 2 dogs: Oreo & Ryder to the dog park.

Roxann

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Roxann

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hi! I'm 21 years old. Born in Phoenix Az, During high school I took Early Childhood classes & that's when I knew I loved working with children. I'm currently enrolled at South Mountain Community College, and I will then follow to ASU to obtain a degree in child Psychology. I love to travel, spend time with my family, watch movies, play with my dogs and have fun!

Heather

Preppers Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Heather

Preppers Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

I'm a mother of two boys who are 10 and 11 years old. I love crafts, cats, coffee and ghost hunting with my boys. I also love to read, my favorite color is yellow, Chinese food is the best and I just completed my certification in nutrition!

Jocelyn

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Jocelyn

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

I graduated from Arizona State University and obtained a Bachelor's Degree In Elementary Education with a Spanish minor. I taught Kindergarten for 4 years and 2nd / 3rd in Spanish for a year. I am super excited to be working with Preschool students and prepare them for kindergarten. In my free time I enjoy going on walks with my dog and spending time with my family.

Damaris

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Damaris

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

I was born and somewhat raised in the Phoenix Area in Arizona. I have been part of an amazing team at TLE since June 2023. I have been working with children for 3 years going on my 4th year, in that time I have earned an associate in arts and I'm currently working on my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education- Dual Language at Mesa Community College. I love going on hikes in the early morning to enjoy the first rays of the sun to fill myself with positive energy. I want to provide the children of TLE with a fun adventure where we learn together essential tools that are needed for the children to thrive in life.

Haley

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Haley

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

I started in this industry as a babysitter / Nanny in Illinois where I am from. I went to school to purse my degree in Elementary Education. I moved to Arizona in May and decided I wanted to work at a childcare center. My favorite thing to do in my free time is to take my dogs on walks and read.

Shelby

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Shelby

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

I have been working with Preschool for 6 years and I absolutely love it. My favorite thing to do with the kids are dancing, painting, playdough, and reading books. In my free time, I love to go camping and hiking. I also like to sing and play guitar. I have a sassy chihuahua named Chewy. I'm a total dog person.

Amber

Preschool 2 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Amber

Preschool 2 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

I have been an early childhood teacher for over two years now. I started in the two's but moved to preschool a year ago . I love spending my free time with my two boys, going to the park, swimming or just staying in watching movies. I'm currently attending Connors State for my early childhood education degree.

Michelle

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Michelle

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I'm originally from West Scotland. My husband and I have made Ahwatukee our home for the past 15years. I've been in Childcare for over 25 years now. We have 2 grown up children and let me not forget our greatest blessing grandsons. I love to spend time with them. They make me laugh and we have so much fu together. My Motto has always been ' A Day without laughter, is a day wasted!' Have you laughed today?

The Hagaman Family

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

The Hagaman Family

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Hello! We are the franchise owners of The Learning Experience Ahwatukee (Phoenix)! A family owned and operated location. We have been with TLE since 2004 and we love all of our families and little learners. We are here to make sure you all have the best experience possible and that your children are safe and secure each day! We are based out of New Jersey and have multiple locations across the country. We love the curriculum, characters, sign language, second language & everything TLE! If you have any questions or need us feel free to give us a call or email us @ (732) 569-3200 / contact@hagamanusa.com. We are The Hagaman Family 😊

Miss Cayeana

Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Miss Cayeana

Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I have been in childcare for a year now. I started as a cook and have now been able to help in the classrooms. It's so amazing to watch all the children grow and learn so much in just a little bit of time. I enjoy going into the classrooms and getting the chance to spend time in them and getting to know every little one in the center. During my free time I love to spend time with my grandkids.

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

Social media

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