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Ballantyne Preschool & Daycare Charlotte, NC

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11625 Providence Rd W, Charlotte, NC, 28277 View Map

 
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Age-Specific Preschool Programs

We care for a range of children Ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years.

Why Families Choose Our Daycare in Charlotte, NC

Proprietary Curriculum

Our proprietary L.E.A.P.® curriculum is designed to develop the whole child through academic, social, and cognitive learning.

Safe & Secure Environment

Secured entrances, background-checked staff, and detailed health protocols keep your child safe and protected.

Qualified Teachers

Our educators have degrees in early childhood education and maintain ongoing professional development.

Family Communication

Stay connected with daily reports, photos, and updates through our secure parent app.

Explore Our Learn-and-Play Charlotte, NC Preschool Curriculum and Characters that Spark Whole‑Child Growth

At The Learning Experience, children at our preschool in Charlotte, NC follow our proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum, featuring hands‑on activities that nurture intellectual, social, and cognitive skills so every child can learn, play and grow.

Engaging TLE® learning characters appear in every lesson, turning abstract ideas into memorable stories and modeling values such as kindness, curiosity, and teamwork. Together, the curriculum and characters spark engagement and guide children toward confident, well‑rounded development.

Discover Our Full Curriculum

L

Language & Literacy

Building vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and early reading skills through interactive activities

E

Enrichment & Experience

Engaging children with music, art, STEM activities, and cultural awareness

A

Academic Foundation

Developing mathematical concepts, scientific inquiry, and critical thinking skills

P

Physical Development & Play

Strengthening gross and fine motor skills through structured activities and free play

Details You Need to Know About TLE in Charlotte, NC

Open: M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years

Meet Our Team

Tiffany Knight

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Maggie Harrington

Co-Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibbon

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Alison Harper

Senior Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

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Janice Rosas

Vice President of Operations

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Kearsten Collier

Infant A/B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Rina Lizardo

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Linda Cook

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Kelly Ionescu

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Lesley Edmundson

Toddler C Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Yesmeli Alvarez

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

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Jayda Greene

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

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Amber Hicks

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Daecha Charles

Preppers Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Alejandra Davila G

Twaddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

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Angela Gonzalez

Infant/Toddler Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

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Mousumi Ghoshdstidar

Preschool 2B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Erika Terront

P2B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

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Shanta Caldwell

Preschool 2A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

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Rekha Parashar

Preschool 1B

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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Valerie Altman

Chef

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

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Jyoti

Preschool 1B

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

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Renee Lowenstein

Twaddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

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Upcoming Events At Our Center

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October

Trunk-or-Treating

Come join us for some Halloween fun! Little treats, big smiles, and spooky fun—come trunk-or-treat with us!

1
November

Scholastic Book Fair

Stop by and join us all week in the lobby for our Book Fair! Discover exciting new stories, explore fun reads, and find the perfect book to spark a love of reading! Credit card payments only

10
November

Veterans Day

Center will be closed in observance of Veterans Day!

17
November

Friendsgiving & Fun Run

Join us for a day of Thanksgiving fun at our Friendsgiving Fun Run & Dessert Celebration! Our little turkeys will participate in our 1st Annual Turkey Trot during morning outdoor time, and families are invited to join us in the afternoon for a delicious Thanksgiving-themed dessert as we celebrate friendship, family, and all we’re thankful for!

25
November

Thanksgiving Day

Center will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day! We hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.

26
November

Day after Thanksgiving

Center will be closed. We hope everyone enjoys their long weekend!

23
December

Christmas Eve

Center will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve! We hope everyone has a happy holiday.

24
December

Christmas Day

Center will be closed in observance of Christmas Day! We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday.

30
December

New Years Eve

Center will close at 12 PM in observance of New Years Eve!

31
December

New Years Day

Center will be closed in observance of New Years Day! We hope everyone has fun bringing in the New Year with their families and friends.

The Learning Experience Ballantyne Reviews

See what parents are saying about TLE Childcare Centers.

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Rachel Smith

Daisy Smith

1 months ago

Started my daughter here a few months ago and it’s been amazing. You can tell they really care and Mrs Linda is great. They helped my daughter through bottle refusal... Read more

Julie Brown

Everett & Sullivan Brown

1 months ago

Our son started at TLE when he turned two, and a few months later, our daughter joined at just four months old. From day one, our family has had an... Read more

Mona Elgowainy

Ada Green

1 months ago

We love TLE Ballantyne! I registered my daughter when she was 2.5 years old, having kept her home until then. I initially had her registered part time, so I could... Read more

Jalen Jones

Cameron Jones

3 months ago

We have had such a wonderful experience here! Cam has been attending since he was a baby and is now about to start kindergarten. We’re so grateful for all of... Read more

Teria Badger

Jurnee Badger

3 months ago

The learning experience has been a great one for our daughter. This was her first traditional daycare setting and we are grateful for all of the nurturing teachers and staff.... Read more

Carly Gibson

Marcus Gibson

5 months ago

Our little guy joined the infant class with Miss Rina and Miss Linda at 3 months old. Both teachers have made this transition as easy as possible for both myself,... Read more

Rebecca Snoddy

Kai Echevarria

6 months ago

As a sole parent, finding a daycare where I truly feel my son is safe, supported, and genuinely cared for has meant everything and I can confidently say we’ve found... Read more

Toniya

Amiya Underwood

6 months ago

We’ve had an incredible experience with this daycare. Our daughter has been here since she was just 2 months old and is now almost 3, and it truly feels like... Read more

Jessie Oaks

Ally

7 months ago

I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Learning Experience Ballantyne. My granddaughter started here when she was just 10 weeks old, and now she is happily growing and learning... Read more

Deva Meenakshisundaram

Litisha Vinod

7 months ago

As a parent of my 3-year-old daughter, Litisha, I am very happy with the care and learning environment at this school. Litisha looks forward to coming to school every day,... Read more

Julio Leon

Mateo Leon

7 months ago

My 3?year?old has grown so much since joining TLE at Ballantyne! The teachers are incredibly kind and patient, creating a warm environment where he feels confident and excited to learn.... Read more

Hannah Oneal

Claire Oneal

7 months ago

We have been absolutely thrilled with enrolling our daughter at TLE Ballantyne! As first time parents, we knew very little about what to look for in a daycare; we just... Read more

Savan Patel

Shivarth Patel

8 months ago

We have had such a wonderful experience with this daycare. Our infant transitioned into the learning environment so smoothly, and it’s clear how thoughtful and structured their program is. The... Read more

Alisha Patnaik

Aryaansh Mallik

8 months ago

We feel incredibly grateful to have found this daycare for our child. Over the past year, the experience has been nothing short of wonderful. The administrators are exceptionally cordial, cooperative,... Read more

Ruth Morales

Braulio Morales

8 months ago

My son has been attending TLE since last September. Change is difficult for him, but his teachers have been so patient and supportive of him, he now really enjoys going... Read more

Laura Geswell

Lucy Geswell

8 months ago

Miss Rina, Miss Linda, and Miss Kearsten are the best teachers for my baby. They are so patient and understanding at drop off and I am so grateful for how... Read more

Savannah Mangum

Lucas Mangum

9 months ago

As a single parent, choosing a daycare was one of the most important and emotional decisions I’ve had to make—and I can honestly say finding this TLE-Ballantyne has been one... Read more

Georges Jacques JR

Georges Jacques "Ram"

9 months ago

I love The Learning Experience for my kid. Maddie at the front desk displays the most energetic kindness i have ever experienced. The teachers are the most amazing regardless of... Read more

Alicia Anderson

Maddox Rushow

14 months ago

As a first-time parent, choosing your child's care provider can be one of the most difficult decisions you can make; I am so relieved that we decided on The Learning... Read more

David Tole

Jayce

14 months ago

We moved to Fort Mill in the summer of 2024 and were on the lookout for a daycare that could handle our son’s ADHD. After doing some research and making... Read more

Vicki Harper Nguyen

Elizabeth

16 months ago

We have had the most incredible experience with The Learning Experience (TLE) Ballantyne over the past several years, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the amazing staff—especially the... Read more

Ashley

Savannah Tramutola

24 months ago

All the teachers are amazing and very caring ! Every class my daughter has been in, my daughter misses the teacher. They play with them, teach them and my daughter... Read more

Lauren

Emma Klaus

5 months ago

All 3 of my kids have attended TLE Ramsey and have had wonderful experiences. Miss Melissa and Miss Merline have taken AMAZING care of my preschooler this year and she... Read more

Anna

Walter Minugh

5 months ago

Our son is just now moving up from Infant A to Infant B. We cannot say enough positive things about Miss Irene and Miss Pam in Infant A. They understood... Read more

Susan

Rylee Pulgarin

5 months ago

If my daughter could live at TLE, she would. Ok, I’m kidding but seriously she loves being at school. She started at TLE as a Prepper in Ms. Vicky and... Read more

Cara

James & Dominic

24 months ago

My second child is in Ms. Jeanine's classroom right now, and I couldn't be more excited for him to get there after the experience my first child had! Ms. Jeanine,... Read more

Lauren

Luna

24 months ago

My daughter started TLE in Ramsey just four months ago and it feels like we've been going there for years! The staff is so friendly, warm, and welcoming to the... Read more

Kathleen

Morgan Fearnside

5 months ago

We have loved our Learning Experience (Ramsey). My daughter, Morgan has always flourished here! As a stay at home mom it was never my intention to send her to school... Read more

Saylee

Anish & Tanaya Potnis

24 months ago

Both our kids go to TLE Ramsey. Our son has been going there for close to 2 years now. He loves his school and all his teachers, and actually looks... Read more

Chelsea

Henry Plaska

5 months ago

My son has been attending TLE Ramsey for a little over a year. He has been in 4 different rooms, which align with his developmental stage - one of my... Read more

Angela

Mollie & Nora O'Neill

5 months ago

My daughter has been at TLE Ramsey since 3 months old, and she’s now ready to move on from Toddler B to Twaddlers. I can’t thank all her teachers enough... Read more

Amy

Amelia Barrett

5 months ago

As a former daycare worker, and current teacher, I had high expectations when I started looking for a daycare for my toddler. I toured a lot of centers in the... Read more

Alicia

Hope Ryan

5 months ago

Our daughter has been at TLE Ramsey from 4 months old to almost 5 years and we would not have her anywhere else. Everyone treated her as if she were... Read more

Elyse

Jordy & Charlie Perry

24 months ago

My son had such a great experience with both Melissa and Merline in preschool 1. He has been at TLE since he was 13 months old. They are so engaged... Read more

Stephanie

Harrison Santiago

24 months ago

What a wonderful experience it has been having my son attend TLE Ramsey for 3.5 years! Since the moment I toured TLE in June 2021, I knew it was going... Read more

Hope

Soliel Faison

24 months ago

We started our 3 month old in infant room A. We had the most amazing experience with Ms. Pam and Ms. Irene. They loved our little girl and cared for... Read more

Kelly Morgan

Parker

31 months ago

Our experience at TLE Ballantyne has been nothing short of wonderful, largely thanks to the exceptional care provided by Ms. Jayda and Ms. Teresa. They are not just teachers; they... Read more

Dimi

K

41 months ago

We are very thankful for the flexible and warmhearted teachers at the TLE in Ballantyne. They supported our kids during a tough adaptation phase and were always open for an... Read more

Candice

Anderson

59 months ago

We love TLE 2 Charlotte! The teachers have all been wonderful and my kids always look forward to going. The staff is friendly and professional. Great facility and highly recommended!

Alicia Martin

Austin & Evan

119 months ago

We love TLE Charlotte2, and our kids could not be happier than they've been there. I have two, soon to be three children at this center. The staff are so... Read more

Sydny Beaver

Amelia Beaver

119 months ago

We came to TLE on the recommendation of a co-worker and friend. She loved and raved about TLE. After checking out a few centers, it became blatantly obvious why she... Read more

Amanda goldberg

Katelyn and Sam Goldberg

119 months ago

Our children started at TLE Ballantyne location March 2014. We have been very satisfied with the care they have received. My son has moved onto elementary school now but still... Read more

Amanda Goldberg

Katelyn Goldberg and Sam Goldberg

119 months ago

Our children started at TLE Ballantyne location March 2014. We have been very satisfied with the care they have received. My son has moved onto elementary school now but still... Read more

Laurel

Josalynn

119 months ago

We moved to the area when my oldest daughter was about to turn 4. She was very shy and had a hard time getting adjusted to new places and people.... Read more

Megan

Bryson

119 months ago

Our son attends TLE 2 in Charlotte, NC and we couldn't be more pleased with the care he receives. He has been going here since he was 3 months old... Read more

Kyle Sutherland

Parker

137 months ago

I just wanted to write you to let you know how much Laurie and I appreciate everything TLE has done for Parker since he came in March 2014. Everyone has... Read more

Shundrikka Owens

J.J. Owens

140 months ago

JJ (and my daughter Evie) attended TLE 2 Charlotte from September 2012 to August 2014. We can't thank the staff and leadership enough for alerting us that JJ was behind... Read more

Tracy A.

Samantha

145 months ago

My 2 daughters attend TLE - Charlotte 2 and we have been incredibly pleased with the care and education they have received. I found it especially difficult to leave my... Read more

Stephanie Symons

Nolan

145 months ago

We have been beyond happy with every staff member we ever met at TLE- Charlotte2! Our 2 year old adores his teachers and talks about them all the time. We... Read more

Shundrikka Owens

Evelyn Owens

148 months ago

We carefully chose TLE because of its promise of a rigorous Pre-K curriculum for our 4 year old and unique, imaginative play-spaces for our 1 year old. Our daughter was... Read more

Shundrikka Owens

J.J. Owens

148 months ago

Words can't express how grateful we are for the courage it took the wonderful staff at TLE to tell us our son was not meeting his developmental milestones and offer... Read more

Sari Rosenberger

Sofia Rosenberger

148 months ago

Our daughter has been going to TLE since she was 15 months old and is now 3 1/2. We could not be happier about her education there and how she... Read more

L.E.A.P.® Curriculum for Infants

Frequently Asked Questions

What curriculum do you follow at your early learning center?

Our proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum is used across all childcare development centers at The Learning Experience, helping your child thrive in both structured learning and play.

What age groups do you accept at your daycare center?

Ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years are accepted at our center. Whether you're looking for infant daycare, baby daycare, or preschool programs, and beyond, we offer tailored learning for every stage.

How do I find the best preschool near me?

If you're searching for a preschool near me or "daycare in Charlotte", look no further. Our centers are built on a foundation of trust, education, and family-focused care.

What sets your daycare apart from others in the area?

Unlike many generic daycare centers near me, we include enrichment programs like sign language, music, and physical development at no extra cost.

What’s a typical day like at your childcare center?

From arrival to pick-up, children engage in themed learning activities, outdoor play, and social development—making every day fun and educational at our learn and play daycare.

Do you offer programs to prepare my child for kindergarten?

Yes, our preschool programs are designed to foster early math, literacy, and social skills - ensuring your child is ready for school and life beyond.

Is there infant care available at your daycare?

Absolutely. Our infant daycare program focuses on nurturing, safety, and development, with daily updates sent to parents through our mobile app.

How do you communicate with parents?

Through our secure Bubbles app, parents of children in our childcare centers receive daily reports, pictures, and updates - keeping them connected and informed.

Will you help with potty training?

Yes! All of our childcare development centers offer potty training support, working closely with families during this milestone.

How do you ensure child safety?

Our early learning centers are secured with restricted entry, background-checked staff, and detailed health protocols to ensure peace of mind.

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