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Teacher quality remains the top reason why families choose The Learning Experience Fort Collins.

Megan

I searched around Fort Collins for the best day care center I could find to send both of my boys to for day care. I toured over 10 centers and as soon as I toured TLE, I instantly knew it was the best center above all the rest! We started TLE when my youngest was just 6 weeks old and my other son had just turned 1 year old. TLE was so welcoming, loving and truly caring for our family. We immediately felt like we were a part of something special. My 5 year old just finished his last few days at TLE to start kindergarten and now his little brother has the same teacher that he had for ore-school. Miss Brandi has been the most amazing teacher we have known! Both of my boys absolutely LOVED going to TLE everyday and Miss Brandi had everything to do with that love! My oldest will ask his younger brother as soon as he sees him “Did you have fun with Miss Brandi today?” TLE is not just a day care or preschool center, but an amazing group of people that makes you feel like family! We love the 2 office managers just as much, Miss Sam and Miss Meg! They are both so welcoming and helpful every day, they contribute to the welcoming, family oriented culture of TLE by having huge smiles on their face every morning and afternoon. The entire staff is incredible!

Rebecca

I am so glad we chose TLE-Fort Collins for our child. The staff is so wonderful and caring and it is clear how much they love the children they work with. They have also been a major help in potty training with has been amazing!

Whitney H.

TLE has made an enormous and positive impact on my son's social skills and has provided him with a wealth of education. Ms. Bree is amazing as well as the rest of the staff (Sam, Meg, Lindsey, and a bunch of others I unfortunately don't know the names of) Everyone truly cares and I don't have any worries leaving my kiddo in their hands during the day. It's truly an amazing place.

Kpope

I started bringing my daughter here over a year ago, and the way she has grown and changed in this environment is AMAZING. I am always absolutely amazed by what she has learned, such as counting to 10, signing her ABCs, knowing her first and last name, identifying different colors, and recognizing different animals. She is currently 2 1/2 years old, and both my husband and I can tell how much this place has made a difference in her vocabulary, her eagerness to learn, and her bravery. TLE also uses an app to keep communication between teachers and parents clear. Not to mention, we receive weekly, if not daily, texts updating us about upcoming events, closures, or just general information. Melissa, the owner, is wonderful, and we truly love our daughter's teachers, as well as the front desk staff, Meg and Samantha. Everyone genuinely cares about the kids attending this school, and we have never had a question go unanswered.

Meghan

The team at Fort Collins TLE has showed our son nothing but love and compassion! It was a big transition for him to go from home daycare into a facility but we have been thoroughly impressed and feel very heard by all the staff. I would make this decision many times over!

Cara D.

I just enrolled my son Zackary at TLE and our experiences so far have been amazing. I’m looking forward to him spending the next two years there. The teachers are so kind and the administration staff have been incredibly helpful. It’s nice finding a daycare that I feel comfortable leaving my child at.

Lindsay R.

The Learning experience has been amazing for my daughter she has thrived so much! They deserve 10 stars!!!!

Safety & Peace of Mind

Fort Collins families consistently report feeling secure about the supervision, entry protocols, and overall safety standards at our Center.

Jennifer

What a great place for kids to learn and play. They love their school!

Alaina

Brought my son here almost a year ago and is the best decision. The staff go above and beyond. They are amazing with my son and keep me updated and informed if he bonks his head from dancing too silly. Very understanding when emergencies happen. TLE is amazing and I am so greatful to have found this daycare.

Andrew R.

My wife and I enrolled our 13 month old daughter at TLE when we moved from out of state to Fort Collins, and couldn’t be happier we chose them! Our daughter has been there for nearly a year now and she loves going in every morning. The staff and teachers are all very welcoming and supportive. They all always seem to have a positive note or funny story to share each day about our daughter, which shows the personalized attention she is getting and reaffirms the care they have for all their kids.

Hannah G.

I can't say enough good things about TLE Fort Collins! The center is clean, safe, and engaging. In particular, Vanessa in the infant's room has been such a blessing for my daughter and family. Vanessa is kind, compassionate, and shows true care and attention to the babies under her care. She has made us feel so welcome to daycare. Vanessa's clear communication and attention to details about my daughters' needs has allowed me to successfully return to work knowing my daughter is well cared for. She is absolutely the best and deserves to be recognized. My baby absolutely shines because of TLE in Fort Collins and Vanessa!

Zoe W.

My family and I love the Learning Experience. My child started at 3 months old in the infant room in April. They have done so much to make my family and I feel welcome in their facility. They are very nice, dedicated to teaching children, and genuinely love my son. I couldn't ask for a better daycare setting for my son to be in.

Kylie H.

We are extremely happy with our daughter’s care at TLE. The director is wonderful and we have been very impressed with her teachers. Their great communication keeps us in the loop, and they engage our daughter in fun activities. We’ve also noticed a huge improvement in her social development. It gives us peace of mind knowing she is safe and well taken care of while we’re at work. Highly recommend!!!

Dafyd J.

We are so happy that we chose TLE for our daughter's daycare, she loves her teachers and little classmates :) Everyone greats her when she arrives and wishes her a great day when we leave (Staff and classmates both). They post many pictures throughout the day so we know how happy our little girl is and how engaged she is in learning new things.

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Cleanliness & Classroom Environment

Our parents regularly comment on the exceptional hygiene standards and welcoming atmosphere of our Fort Collins classrooms.

Aisha M.

A wonderful place to have as a daycare i trust them 100 % with my boys they been there since 6 months old and they love them i feel safe going to work and knowing there taking good care of they also have an app so you can know what there doing . So I highly recommend this place ??

Helen D.

We are so happy that we chose TLE for our daughter's daycare, she loves her teachers, the staff and her classmates. Every staff person I've came across was polite, professional and friendly. They are great at communicating with us about our little one’s day and always send pictures of all the fun that she is having. TLE is a spectacular center, and we have always felt that our daughter was happy and safe. We can’t say enough how much we love this place.

Kayla

We have been part of the TLE-Fort Collins family for nearly 5 years. My husband and I often say how glad we are that we ended up at TLE because of all of the things that both of our girls have learned and the way that they have developed socially. The teachers at TLE have always made drop-off and pick-up a breeze, and the front office staff are excellent communicators and super easy to work with! I would absolutely give TLE-Fort Collins 10/10 stars for the quality of their facility, their staff, and the overall experience that our family has had with them.

Ryan

The Learning Experience is an outstanding place. Sarah and her team have been amazing!! We have sent our kiddos there since day one and are beyond happy with how they have treated our Childern! I would highly recommend TLE to anyone who is looking for early childhood education!

Anna

We enrolled our 2 year old daughter at TLE back in August 2020. This was the first time we had to seek care for our daughter outside of our family and as you can imagine, we were anxious to do so. After communicating with several centers and not finding a place that could meet our needs, we came across TLE from a neighbor's recommendation. I sent an email on a Saturday expecting to not hear back until Monday, but to my surprise received an email that day from the owner Sara. She was very helpful and prompt with us. We were able to come in early that next week for a limited tour of the facility, one thing that we were denied from other centers due to covid. We met with Jen who was very knowledgeable and kind!! She reviewed the daily schedule with us and answered all of our questions. The center was very clean and the staff we met were all wonderful! We signed her up that day. Since day one she has loved "going to school" there and we have nothing but wonderful things to say about TLE! They also keep us up-to-date with the online app they use to show our daughter's day which is great! We get updates throughout the day on when/what she eats, her activities, nap time and even pictures of her playing/smiling. She has shown such growth there as well! She recognizes colors and letters, comes home singing new songs and using new words. I would recommend TLE for any family looking for a center for their child!

Lorna

Both our girls have been enrolled with TLE since they were Infants and have grown-up with the loving care of the TLE family until they graduate for Kindergarten! We love the safety, engagement, structure and diversity the daycare can provide to set our children up for future successes in education and friendship! The staff are truly wonderful! Thank You!

Joshua

We love this school. Our son enjoys going here and has learned so much! Definitely a 5 star rating from us! The app they have and the quality of education here is outstanding!

Learning, Development, & Child Growth

Some of the most meaningful feedback we receive is about the tangible growth and academic progress parents see in their children after enrolling at our Center.

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Nate

My daughter started at TLE when the pandemic began in March of 2020. TLE staying open throughout the pandemic saved us. Not only did our daughter love it there right away, she thrived! She started talking more and more and it has been the best thing for her pandemic or not! She comes home everyday saying how much she loves the teachers and the school!

Mallory

We chose The Learning Experience Fort Collins to be the daycare center for our first child because of the warm staff, the facility had everything we could think our son would need and was very clean, and all of the extra programs they have to develop the kiddos even starting in the infant classes! When dropping off your 4 month old for the first time, there are so many emotions. Jen and the rest of the TLE staff were so wonderful leading up to his first day, making sure I felt comfortable, and have been so wonderful in his first weeks there. Everyone we've met has been kind and knowledgeable, and they really work to communicate with you and listen to you about your child's needs.

Michelle

My son has been in the infant room since he was 3 months old and just transitioned to toddlers. We have had such a great experience at TLE so far! I love all the activities the infants and toddlers get to participate in, especially art and playing outside. All the staff members have been professional, caring, in-tune with my kid, proactive when problems arise (everything from diaper rash to correcting biting), and great at communication. My son loves going to TLE and come home happy everyday!

Erika

My son has absolutely thrived here! He is very shy and they are so good with getting him out of his shell! The teachers are incredible and we are so grateful for them! Also very impressed with their cleanliness during this difficult time I never have to worry about exposure!

Ashlyn

Our four year old has been at TLE since she was 18 months old. She has always loved the teachers and they take such good care of our sweet little girl. Thank you, TLE teachers, for the love, care, protection, fun, and the education you provide for all the children of TLE.

Amy S.

My kids have been in childcare since 2 months old, and we had terrible luck with places/childcare people until now. The curriculum that TLE offers is only a bonus to having the most AMAZING staff. I NEVER worry about my kids and if they are being taken care of. The staff is like FAMILY. What my kids have learned from them is amazing! Me and my husband both work full time, and always felt guilty about leaving our kids full time with someone else, until we found the TLE. We know they are in the best, most capable hands when not with us. We are grateful for the TLE, so grateful.

Kindergarten Readiness and School Preparation

One of the most common reasons families choose The Learning Experience Fort Collins is our whole-child approach to kindergarten readiness.

Melissa O.

Since we called TLE to request information about their programs everyone was so helpful and super nice! Then we visited TLE and we noticed that everyone was so professional and really nice not only to our daughter but for the whole family as well. Ever since we are pleased to have enrolled our daughter at TLE. We absolutely recommend it! Awesome place!

Nikki N.

Arora has truly loved being here since day one. She absolutely loves her teachers and even misses them when we leave. Which honestly, I love because it shows me that her teachers care about her and that she likes, adores, feels safe and enjoys her teachers and has built a an amazing relationship with her teachers! She also loves all her friends. I love that she is blossoming and being more vocal about her feelings and connecting with so many amazing people!

Courtney P.

We moved here from Nashville, where I was a stay at home mom. The Learning Experience was a breath of fresh air! My son was NOT interested in doing anything except be with me, in his comfort zone. My three year old does not like being tough, and everyone here was amazing in dealing with him without getting too close or touching him. I couldn't be happier with everyone that understood and made him comfortable. After two months, he was hugging his teachers goodbye! Such an improvement of that little boy who would speak or want anyone to touch him ❤️❤️.

Diego

My son has been attending TLE since the very first day they opened here in Fort Collins. It is a peace of mind that we can leave our kiddo with our TLE family. The are all so helpful and caring, starting with Sara, the owner, to every single teacher. My daughter is now in First grade and also attended TLE. She is now an avid reader, and she always says that she is sooo grateful to TLE because her favourite teacher, Mr. Chris, taught her how to read. Thank you!

Nima F.

We had our first baby in January 2019 and both of us working full time, we planned to enroll our son into daycare right after my 12 week maternity leave was up. However, we didn't realize we should have started the daycare search earlier. We somehow got lucky, stopping in at TLE and talking to Sarah. On spot, she gave us a tour and information on enrollment and were able to offer us a spot for our son a spot! Compared to multiple daycares we had toured, I fell in love with TLE right away - it was so clean! The children looked clean and cared for. The teachers were attentive. The biggest plus was the infant rooms do not allow outside shoes inside!! My baby is now 10 months old and I have another on the way and without a doubt, he will be joining his brother here as well.

Joanna B.

My daughter loves her teachers and I feel safe when I drop her off that she will be well cared for. Her teachers are amazing with her and keep me updated on her day through the app and verbally.

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Communication with Parents

Families consistently praise the responsiveness of our team, receiving daily updates through the Bubbles and Friends app, including photos, meal reports, nap times, and activity summaries.

  • Parent-teacher scheduling
  • Immediate incident communication
  • Open-door classroom visits
Kayla B.

We love TLE! We started attending TLE when Riley was just 4 months old. From day 1 TLE has shown me that they truly care about my daughter. We have been going here for almost 2 years now and can honestly say that our daughter has thrived in her environment. She is always excited to go to "school" (we call it school rather than daycare) - well MOST days. She is a toddler! :) I love the fact that they do art almost every day with the kids (even in the infant room!), the fact that they teach and encourage sign language at a very young age and the fact that the facility is clean. Not to mention the staff is always very friendly and accommodating. I also love that they have Ipads in the classrooms where they give you updates throughout the day of what your child is doing and most days they even attach pictures of your child interacting (upon permission of the parents of course). My husband and I toured a total of 4 facilities in our area before we selected TLE and we have no regrets.

Ben B.

My wife Kayla and I were blessed to add our little bundle of joy to our family on 10/14/2017. The moment our baby girl was born was one of the happiest moments of our lives. She has brought us so much joy over the past two years and we couldn't be more proud of her. She is such a smart and joyful human being and we cannot wait to see what our future holds. We believe that her attendance at TLE has had a huge impact on how smart she is. We are very happy to be involved with such a great group of people and we cannot thank them enough for taking such good care of our baby.

Keri A.

Our daughter came to The Learning Experience almost a year ago. We are so happy to have found this wonderful facility with quality care. From the day we walked foot into The Learning Experience we knew our child would be in great hands. The teachers take a real interest in the kids and gives us a piece of mind knowing she is in the best care. She has learned sign language, she loves the flexi flamingo yoga, and her vocabulary has taken off! You feel so welcomed from day one like you are a part of the family, thank you Sara!

Nikki L.

We enrolled our daughter when she was almost one-year-old at the center for assistance with summer care and were very pleased with the development that she received in the couple of months that she was there. We had been working on sign language with her and it didn't seem to click until her time at the center. She loved all of her friends in the infant class and was always excited to see her teachers. We loved that we were always greeted with a friendly smile from Sarah and Jodie and that the staff knew all of our names from day one! Although we are no longer at the center, we were very sad to go and cannot say enough about the people or the curriculum. We will definitely re-enroll when our daughter is preschool age.

Elizabeth A.

I have had my son in a few different schools in Fort Collins and was never 100% happy with any of them, there was always just something missing. When I found out that The Learning Experience was coming to town, I looked into it. I was so pleased with what I saw that I signed him up immediately! Hunter has been there since January and cries when he has to go home. He loves The Learning Experience. He has learned so much in such a short time. He knows his left from his right at 3 years of age! He knows what colors go together to make another color! He loves his teachers and his friends at TLE. Now I know what was missing in a daycare, it wasn't The Learning Experience!! Thank you TLE!

Melinda D.

I could not be happier with my choice to enroll my little man in TLE! Sara and Jodie have been nothing short of amazing. The staff has been great helping him transition into his new school. I always feel informed as to what is going on in his day to day activities and I really feel they have my son's best interest at heart. I know Kolton is going to do great things some day and TLE is providing an amazing foundation for him. Thank you all so much, it really does take a village.

Why Fort Collins Families Choose Our Center

Across 86+ reviews, Fort Collins families consistently highlight the same strengths.

  • Attentive, caring teachers

    Staff who know each child by name and build genuine relationships

  • Clean, organized classrooms

    High hygiene standards and well-maintained learning spaces

  • A strong learning environment

    Structured curriculum with measurable developmental outcomes

  • Children excited to attend

    Kids who look forward to school and ask to go on weekends

  • Noticeable developmental progress

    Parents see real growth in confidence, language, and social skills

  • Responsive communication

    Daily updates, open-door policy, and proactive parent outreach

*Reviews on this page are sourced from Google Business Profile and internal parent satisfaction surveys. We do not edit, filter, or fabricate reviews.

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