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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.

Tamara K

7 months ago
My daughter is 20 months old. She’s been at this wonderful establishment since she was 2 months old. The other night I overheard her counting to 10. She loves to name the animals, “read books,” and sing her alphabet. This lady is a Proud Mama!

Tamara K

7 months ago
My daughter is 20 months old. She’s been at this wonderful establishment since she was 2 months old. The other night I overheard her counting to 10. She loves to name the animals, “read books,” and sing her alphabet. This lady is a Proud Mama!

Stephanie L

Waylen Limanti
3 months ago
My daughter started at TLE Old St. Augustine at 3 months old. We've been so happy with the care Ms. Kayla and her support teachers provide to our baby girl. We are confident that she is well cared for everyday and that she's in a safe and loving environment. We highly recommend the team at TLE ... Read more

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Waylen Limanti
3 months ago
My daughter started at TLE Old St. Augustine at 3 months old. We've been so happy with the care Ms. Kayla and her support teachers provide to our baby girl. We are confident that she is well cared for everyday and that she's in a safe and loving environment. We highly recommend the team at TLE and Miss Kayla's infant room.

Stephanie L

Michael Limanti
3 months ago
My son has been at TLE for over a year now and I'm continually impressed with the level of care and education TLE provides. His current teacher, Ms. Kia, is so creative and caring in her approach to early education. Michael is thriving in her class and loves to learn. She makes it fun for the k... Read more

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Michael Limanti
3 months ago
My son has been at TLE for over a year now and I'm continually impressed with the level of care and education TLE provides. His current teacher, Ms. Kia, is so creative and caring in her approach to early education. Michael is thriving in her class and loves to learn. She makes it fun for the kids and customizes the lessons to each child's learning style. I'm grateful to TLE Old St. Augustine and Ms. Kia for taking such great care of my little guy. I know he'll be well prepared for VPK and Kindergarten with their support.

Amanda M

Erika
3 months ago
We love TLE! My daughter has been here for over two years, since she was 4 months old. It's hard to leave your baby, but we knew the second we toured TLE that it was the place for us. Every teacher we have had is wonderful and cares SO much about the kids. Ms. Taylor is the best with the 2 ... Read more

Amanda M

Erika
3 months ago
We love TLE! My daughter has been here for over two years, since she was 4 months old. It's hard to leave your baby, but we knew the second we toured TLE that it was the place for us. Every teacher we have had is wonderful and cares SO much about the kids. Ms. Taylor is the best with the 2 year olds! I know she has her hands full, but she is always so patient and gives each child her attention!

Angelo Q

Elijah Quispe
3 months ago
Our family moved here from NJ and from our first visit to this school, we were taken aback by the professionalism and dedication of the staff. Our 4 yr old has adapted so well in his class and is learning at an advanced pace because of Ms Angela. We are so pleased with her teaching and warm at... Read more

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Elijah Quispe
3 months ago
Our family moved here from NJ and from our first visit to this school, we were taken aback by the professionalism and dedication of the staff. Our 4 yr old has adapted so well in his class and is learning at an advanced pace because of Ms Angela. We are so pleased with her teaching and warm attitude. She is fantastic and I hope our child continues on with her

Priyamvada T

Imara
3 months ago
So my daughter started TLE in August 2019. It is just 6 months and I am amazed to see her growth. She now loves reading and she makes me sit with her to read everyday which was not the case before starting TLE. We tried reading at night before as well but there was no regularity. She recognizes... Read more

Priyamvada T

Imara
3 months ago
So my daughter started TLE in August 2019. It is just 6 months and I am amazed to see her growth. She now loves reading and she makes me sit with her to read everyday which was not the case before starting TLE. We tried reading at night before as well but there was no regularity. She recognizes all the alphabets and is also writing most of them effortlessly. She enjoys going to her class everyday ever since Miss Alexis Williams has come in. Her teacher is doing a great job. Not only with studies, she knows lot of other things as well..like safety wise what should be done and what not to be done. I am really happy with her new teacher.

Danielle K

Willow
3 months ago
We are so thrilled to have enrolled our daughter in this school, especially this location! After touring a few locations in Jacksonville this one hands down won us over! Our daughter has only been in school for one month and has shown us so much of what she has learned day to day. We can’... Read more

Danielle K

Willow
3 months ago
We are so thrilled to have enrolled our daughter in this school, especially this location! After touring a few locations in Jacksonville this one hands down won us over! Our daughter has only been in school for one month and has shown us so much of what she has learned day to day. We can’t say enough about how wonderful this school is, from the friendly staff to the great curriculum!! Thanks for all y’all do for the kiddos :))

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Addison Tucker
3 months ago
TLE is a wonderful daycare and that is due to Ms Angela in preschool 1. She takes teaching onto another level. The love that she has for each of her students has allowed my daughter to enjoy going to school. My daughter has developed socially and mentally, in this last year with Ms Angela. I am... Read more

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Addison Tucker
3 months ago
TLE is a wonderful daycare and that is due to Ms Angela in preschool 1. She takes teaching onto another level. The love that she has for each of her students has allowed my daughter to enjoy going to school. My daughter has developed socially and mentally, in this last year with Ms Angela. I am so happy that she is apart of Ms. Angela’s classroom.

Betty G

Josiah Gonzalez
3 months ago
So excited that Ms. Kia joined us on our new journey at TLE. She has been amazing and loves our Jo like he’s family :)

Betty G

Josiah Gonzalez
3 months ago
So excited that Ms. Kia joined us on our new journey at TLE. She has been amazing and loves our Jo like he’s family :)

Leslie C

Gracelyn Townsend
3 months ago
I have been in the childcare/preschool industry for close to 10 years now. Never in my 10 years have I loved what I do, more than I do now! My daughter NEVER went to any of the schools I previously worked at. Her first day at The Learning Experience at Old St. Augustine, was like you couldn&rsq... Read more

Leslie C

Gracelyn Townsend
3 months ago
I have been in the childcare/preschool industry for close to 10 years now. Never in my 10 years have I loved what I do, more than I do now! My daughter NEVER went to any of the schools I previously worked at. Her first day at The Learning Experience at Old St. Augustine, was like you couldn’t believe! Mrs. Denisee and Ms. Virginia took her in with open arms, and it was like she had ALWAYS been going to school there! Gracelyn LOVES going to school, and each morning she runs to Mrs. Denisee with the biggest smile and laugh ever! Being able to work where my daughter goes to school and feel comfortable with her being there is the greatest joy any parent could have! I get a behind the scenes look on how the center performs and I can say that I have found my forever home! Not only is the management team very involved, the OWNERS are very much involved as well! I’m so happy to be apart of an amazing company, with such awesome teachers, and an even better curriculum! I love The Learning Experience and I recommend it to any parent and anyone wanting a job in the childcare/preschool industry!!

Alicia C

Gabriella Clayton
3 months ago
We love Ms. Angela of PS1! My daughter has just blossomed since having her as a teacher. She has taught her more than I ever thought possible for a 4 year old! We are moving in a month and my daughter will miss her classmates, but is more upset about losing Ms. Angela. She literally goes out of... Read more

Alicia C

Gabriella Clayton
3 months ago
We love Ms. Angela of PS1! My daughter has just blossomed since having her as a teacher. She has taught her more than I ever thought possible for a 4 year old! We are moving in a month and my daughter will miss her classmates, but is more upset about losing Ms. Angela. She literally goes out of her way daily to make sure that the kids enjoy learning and she is absolutely amazing!!

David K

Ryan Kimery
7 months ago
I am so grateful that we have found a safe and loving environment for our son at TLE @ Jacksonville River City. Just seeing how happy Ryan is and how much he is learning makes us happy. All the teachers and staff have been wonderful to him. Thank you all!

David K

Ryan Kimery
7 months ago
I am so grateful that we have found a safe and loving environment for our son at TLE @ Jacksonville River City. Just seeing how happy Ryan is and how much he is learning makes us happy. All the teachers and staff have been wonderful to him. Thank you all!

Cassie K

Delaney
0 months ago
We have been with TLE at Old St. Augustine Road since June and in just 3 short months our daughter has taken so well to her teacher, Ms. Vivian. Vivian is caring, loving, funny, and most of all she is teaching our daughter that respect is necessary and never optional. Since my husband and I b... Read more

Cassie K

Delaney
0 months ago
We have been with TLE at Old St. Augustine Road since June and in just 3 short months our daughter has taken so well to her teacher, Ms. Vivian. Vivian is caring, loving, funny, and most of all she is teaching our daughter that respect is necessary and never optional. Since my husband and I both work; the time we have with our daughter is limited. We couldn't have asked for a better woman to guide our daughter through these very important little people years. Thank you to the leadership team for valuing Vivian and giving us an opportunity to work so closely with her.

Logan G

Sofie
1 months ago
We love TLE at Old St. Augustine Rd.! My child has learned so much while attending in the past 6 months. She learned her alphabet, counting, singing full songs and some sign language too. All before turning two! I am so impressed with the staff, who are committed to making everyday educational... Read more

Logan G

Sofie
1 months ago
We love TLE at Old St. Augustine Rd.! My child has learned so much while attending in the past 6 months. She learned her alphabet, counting, singing full songs and some sign language too. All before turning two! I am so impressed with the staff, who are committed to making everyday educational and fun. If you want your child to be a step ahead of the rest before even entering preschool this is the daycare for you. I wouldn't even call it daycare...it is truly an early education program and I highly recommend it.

Candace W

Sofie
1 months ago
My granddaughter has learned so much from her loving and energetic teachers. She has grown tremendously and we are constantly surprised by all of the knowledge and social skills she has acquired. We recommend TLE to everyone we know, on a daily basis!

Candace W

Sofie
1 months ago
My granddaughter has learned so much from her loving and energetic teachers. She has grown tremendously and we are constantly surprised by all of the knowledge and social skills she has acquired. We recommend TLE to everyone we know, on a daily basis!

Cindy L

Mila Lackowski
1 months ago
My granddaughter currently attends this school and has learned so much in such a short amount of time. Her vocabulary has grown, she is socializing well with other kids and looks forward to going back to school each day. The teachers are very knowledgeable and patient with her. The location ... Read more

Cindy L

Mila Lackowski
1 months ago
My granddaughter currently attends this school and has learned so much in such a short amount of time. Her vocabulary has grown, she is socializing well with other kids and looks forward to going back to school each day. The teachers are very knowledgeable and patient with her. The location is very clean and secure. She comes home talking about new activities, songs and projects that she has learned to do. I'm very pleased with her progress and recommend this establishment to anyone with a young child.

Scot J

Ashley
1 months ago
TLE has been such a great experience for our 2 year old daughter! We are amazed at how much she is learning every day. Lindsay and the staff at TLE are top notch, they are always friendly and ensure that your child is taken care of. We were really impressed with all the extra enrichment acti... Read more

Scot J

Ashley
1 months ago
TLE has been such a great experience for our 2 year old daughter! We are amazed at how much she is learning every day. Lindsay and the staff at TLE are top notch, they are always friendly and ensure that your child is taken care of. We were really impressed with all the extra enrichment activities that the center does to make it fun for the kids as well as learning something new. Thanks again TLE!

Kristine C

Carmella
1 months ago
TLE is so great! Amazing work is being done with this school. I'm very impressed with how my daughter is learning. She never wants to miss a day. We are very happy there and I highly recommend this school to anyone.

Kristine C

Carmella
1 months ago
TLE is so great! Amazing work is being done with this school. I'm very impressed with how my daughter is learning. She never wants to miss a day. We are very happy there and I highly recommend this school to anyone.

Ivonne R

Mark Rivera, Jr.
1 months ago

Ivonne R

Mark Rivera, Jr.
1 months ago

Logan G

Sofie
1 months ago
When I came to visit the Learning Experience, I was very nervous. I didn't know what to expect about leaving my child for the first time. I had gone to a few other places first and TLE was the last place I visited. I wished it had a been my first, because after seeing this facility, I felt like... Read more

Logan G

Sofie
1 months ago
When I came to visit the Learning Experience, I was very nervous. I didn't know what to expect about leaving my child for the first time. I had gone to a few other places first and TLE was the last place I visited. I wished it had a been my first, because after seeing this facility, I felt like I had wasted hours of my life going anywhere else! I love the staff, who are very helpful, informative, and always excited to see my child everyday. They work so hard to make sure the kids are learning and experiencing new things. This summer was so much fun too. The staff took on Water Play, twice a week, for the kids. I commend them for their dedication to this program. My daughter comes home every day having learned something new. She knew her ABC's, some sign language, many songs in full and how to count to ten before turning 2. I always feel confident that my child is in good hands. There is no other place where I would want my child to be.

Cheryle L

Mila Lackowski
1 months ago
I absolutely love this place! I was very nervous leaving my daughter as I had never left her with anyone before. I went in for my initial meeting and fell in love the minute I walked in. The staff was very friendly, the place was spotless clean, I watched teachers interact with the children ... Read more

Cheryle L

Mila Lackowski
1 months ago
I absolutely love this place! I was very nervous leaving my daughter as I had never left her with anyone before. I went in for my initial meeting and fell in love the minute I walked in. The staff was very friendly, the place was spotless clean, I watched teachers interact with the children and learned what my child would be learning. She has now been there for almost 5 months and she has excelled academically and socially. I love that I get a sheet showing me what she did during the day, what she ate and any other information I may need to know. I definitely recommend for other parents to come check it out, I promise you will love them too.

Meet our TLE® Center team

Rob and Emily Reader

Owners

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Leslie

Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Ms. Tori

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Maddie

Team Lead

Favorite TLE® Character: Bongo Bear

Ms. Ashley

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Hop Bop Baby Taps

Ms. Jamyia

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Christy

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Kierstin

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Alizya

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Jazmine

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Larissa

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Megan

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Teniyah

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Ms. Celine

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Autumn

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Taylor

Lead Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Andrea

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Jessi

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Jayda

Prepper Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Kayla

PS1C Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Marsha

PS1B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Ms. Paulette

PS1A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Rachel

VPK B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Ms. Sylva

VPK A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Rajitha

VPK B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms.Sara

VPK A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Hop Bop Baby Taps

Ms. Melissa

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

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Upcoming events

9
October

Center Closed-Professional Development

Center closed for Staff Training

16
October

Mattel Monday

Spooky Spirit Week has started! Wear your favorite Barbie, Hot Wheel, or Mattel attire.

17
October

T-Shirt Tuesday

Wear your favorite spooky/Halloween t-shirt. Pair with spooky socks!

18
October

Wicked Wednesday

Dress as your favorite witch, wizard, or spooky character!

19
October

Throwback Thursday

Blast into the past and come dressed from your favorite decade! You can even throw it back to pjs or T-shirt day!

20
October

Boo Bash

Join us for Trunk or Treat, games, foor, and more!

20
October

Boo Bash

Join us for Trunk or Treat, games, food, and more!

20
October

Festive Friday

Wear your Halloween costume!

10
November

Non VPK Day

No VPK

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