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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.

Sanum

Ali
0 months ago
We cannot express how much we adore the TLE team. TLE is amazing! Nice facilities to play, sleep, eat and activities. Also we love their curriculum. the staff are very caring, knowledgeable and genuinely love the kids. we are very impressed with the communication and the updates (including phot... Read more

Sanum

Ali
0 months ago
We cannot express how much we adore the TLE team. TLE is amazing! Nice facilities to play, sleep, eat and activities. Also we love their curriculum. the staff are very caring, knowledgeable and genuinely love the kids. we are very impressed with the communication and the updates (including photos and videos) they provided on the kids throughout the day. My son's teachers (Miss Kristen and her assistant) and the whole team have always been so accommodating attentive and welcoming. We would never hesitate to recommend TLE to other patents. Thank You TLE team

Emily

Smeraldi
11 months ago
Enrolling our girls in The Learning Experience has been the best decision we could have made. Both of our girls are thriving and they are both completely different kids. My oldest is very timid and takes a long time to feel comfortable in new environments (4). I can honestly say I’ve neve... Read more

Emily

Smeraldi
11 months ago
Enrolling our girls in The Learning Experience has been the best decision we could have made. Both of our girls are thriving and they are both completely different kids. My oldest is very timid and takes a long time to feel comfortable in new environments (4). I can honestly say I’ve never seen her so excited to wake up in the morning to go to school. She loves her teacher and friends and talks about them nonstop. Before bed each night, she asks to look at the Show and Tell app to show me all of her pictures from the day. My other daughter is much more outgoing and social but also struggles without structure (2). Her teachers do an excellent job challenging her during circle time and keeping her on her toes throughout the day. She is also thriving! I cannot tell you how much the teachers there are helping my kiddos develop the skills they need to succeed when they move on to public school. They are gaining so many social & emotional skills, academic skills, and also learning to be independent. I couldn’t be happier with the education and love my girls are gaining from being a part of the TLE family. I also want to say the ladies in the office are AMAZING. I feel like we are a family and I can call them anytime throughout the day with questions or even for advice. I can’t recommend this school enough.

Meet our TLE® Center team

Jade Bowden

Office Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Jade Bowden

Office Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms Jade has been with TLE since August 2021. She has several years of experience in Early childhood as well as being a mom. She is originally form New York. Her hobbies include going to the beach, Traveling and spending time with her daughter. Her goals are to build relationships with the children and families of TLE Bridgewater. Also, help to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children to learn and grow. I also would love to continue to move up within management and open my own center one day!

Deepali Patel

Owner/ Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Deepali Patel

Owner/ Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Originally from the UK, Deepali earned her BSc in Business Information Technology, from University of Portsmouth, UK. She then furthered her studies in a Chartership in Marketing and Communications. She has a background in Marketing. It has been Deepali’s passion to help educate the younger generation and this passion led her to taking a Sabbatical. This involved working in South Africa for 1 year on various community and conservation projects. These projects included teaching English to kids in a Zulu school. This encouraged her to become an owner at TLE Bridgewater driving her to help build a better future for our future generations.

Silvia Padilla Gomez

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Silvia Padilla Gomez

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms Silvia has been at TLE since May 2021. She is originally from Honduras. Her hobbies are reading and spending time with the family. Her goals for her classroom are making sure the children are enjoying their time and meeting their milestones. To make sure its a safe environment for children to learn.

Shaunice Braxton

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Shaunice Braxton

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms Shaunice has been at TLE since June 2022. Her hobbies are spending time outside with the kids. Her goals for the classroom are helping the babies meet their milestones, in a nurturing environment.

Kayla Campbell

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Kayla Campbell

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Kayla has been with TLE Bridgewater since June 2023. Ms. Kayla loves Art, Archery and Hiking. Her goals for the classroom are to provide children with a positive environment, to come up with creative ways to teach using art, keep children happy and entertained.

Ms. Joanna

Toddler Co Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Joanna

Toddler Co Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Joanna has been with TLE Bridgewater since October 2020. Ms. Joanna loves singing and dancing and her classroom goals are to provide children with a positive environment for children to work on their social, emotional, and physical growth.

Luz Julio

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Luz Julio

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Luz has been with TLE since February 2022. Ms. Luz is from Columbia and her hobbies include traveling and crafting. Her classroom goals are to help make a difference in a child's life. Making sure the class is organized and clean.

Tia Hall

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Tia Hall

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Tia has been with TLE Bridgewater since May 2023 . Ms. Tia loves to cook and travel. Her classroom goals are to provide children with a friendly and positive environment to make learning fun for the children.

Samantha Molina

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Samantha Molina

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Samantha, has been with TLE Bridgewater since May 2023. Ms. Samantha loves painting and listening to music. Her classroom goals are to have children learn to express their feelings and to grow in all aspects of life.

Courtney Drake

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Courtney Drake

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms Courtney has been at TLE since May 2022. Her hobbies are reading, baking and spending time with her family. Her goals for the classroom are to bring happiness and fun to her fellow teachers and her students.

Kirsten Watkins

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Kirsten Watkins

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Kirsten has been with TLE Bridgewater since January 2022 . Ms. Kirsten loves shopping and going for walks. Her classroom goals are to provide children with a friendly and positive environment for children to work on their social, emotional, and physical growth

Ms Aquilah

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Ms Aquilah

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Ms Aquilah has been with TLE Bridgewater since November 2020. She is studying psychology and loves being in class with her students! Ms Aquilah's hobbies include, Writing, Home décor, and listening to music.

Zhane Thomas

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Zhane Thomas

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms Jade has been with TLE since August 2022. She is originally form New York. Her hobbies include going to the DIY projects and spending time with her family. Her goals for her classroom are to provide a safe and loving environment for all children to learn and grow their minds.

Helena Antues

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Helena Antues

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms Helena is originally from France and Portugal. Her hobbies include travelling. Her goals for her classroom include creating a safe place for children to learn and to create a happy and organized class.

Nina Camargo

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Nina Camargo

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Ms. Janina has been with TLE Bridgewater since May 2023. Ms. Nina loves plants, gardening and anything outdoors. Her classroom goals are to bring a sense of security and trust to the children and parents. Helping children thrive educationally, so they are ready for their next class.

Anu Sharma

Kindergarten and School Age Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Anu Sharma

Kindergarten and School Age Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Ms Anu has been at TLE since May 2022. Her hobbies are dancing, eating and playing cards. Her goals for her classroom are making sure the children are enjoying their time and thriving. To make sure it's a safe environment for children to learn by empowering them.

Myiah Singleton

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Myiah Singleton

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms Myiah is one of our Preschool Teachers who has been with us since September 2021. Her hobbies include traveling, spending time with family and hairdressing. Myiah's classroom goals are to promote a healthy positive environment for the children.

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

Upcoming events

1
October

Grace and Charity's "Socktober" Philanthropy Project

Our "Socktober"philanthropy project is to collect unworn socks for families in need. Donations will be collected all month long and will go to the Agape House Family Shelter in Somerville! More details to follow!

5
October

Back to School Night

Come meet our Teachers and see you child's classrooms. For the Prepper and Preschool Classes.

6
October

Harvest Magic Show

Fun with Dennis the magician

10
October

Chocolate Covered Pretzel

We will be selling chocolate covered pretzels to raise money for Make a Wish foundation. Please step by the lobby to purchase these tasty treats.

11
October

Breast Cancer Awareness

Please send you child in pink to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness month

20
October

Fit 4 Kidz

Muscle man Mike will be performing a Halloween fitness show.

21
October

Fall Festival

We are excited for our Fall Festival this year. From facepainting to Touch a Truck and a pumpkin patch. Come on by to have a family fun filled morning. Location : TLE Raritan. 121 US 202. Raritan. NJ. 08869 Time: 11-1.30pm We look forward to seeing you these.

23
October

Halloween Spirit Week

Please see flyer in the lobby. We will be having a fun dress up week for all students and teachers.

31
October

Halloween Parades and Parties

Halloween class parties will be held at 230pm - 330 pm. Followed by our annual Halloween parade. Please look for sign ups regarding class parties.

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