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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.

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Bubbles

Our lovable friend who takes you on a daily adventure that makes kids happy to learn, play and grow.

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Lionstein®

Our wise and creative scientist who makes science fun and exciting.

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Phoebe

Our literature loving llama makes reading fun.

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Two Plus Toucan

Our creative mathematician helps explore the joys of math.

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Penny

Our well-mannered etiquette coach demonstrates the importance of being helpful, honest, and kind.

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Sonar

Our adventurous submarine reveals the many wonders of the underwater world.

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Pablo

Our creative and artsy pig helps children discover the beauty of self-expression.

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Gibby

Our kind-hearted, hard-of-hearing gibbon loves to share his passion for sign language and promoting inclusivity.

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Success measured in happy stories

See what parents are saying about TLE Childcare Centers.

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Sandra

Afrifah
8 months ago
Ms. Becca, Preschool 1 teacher is awesome. She is usually the first person I see in the morning when I drop my daughter off. She is not my daughters teacher, but she is always so positive and reassuring. I have seen her interact with other parents and children and always smiling. My daughter ju... Read more

Sandra

Afrifah
8 months ago
Ms. Becca, Preschool 1 teacher is awesome. She is usually the first person I see in the morning when I drop my daughter off. She is not my daughters teacher, but she is always so positive and reassuring. I have seen her interact with other parents and children and always smiling. My daughter just started TLE and seeing Ms. Becca trying to make her comfortable, trying to get her to talk and giving her hugs just means a lot to me as a parent. It's the little things teachers do that make a difference in our children's lives. Thanks TLE for the great care you provide for our little ones.

Cortney

Sigilai
9 months ago
I absolutely loved my experience and my sons experience with TLE! Coming from a situation in which he was not secure and there was oversight, it was so nice to see the many security measures they take from the key fob, to the check in process, to the photo policy. Additionally, they send 3-7 pi... Read more

Cortney

Sigilai
9 months ago
I absolutely loved my experience and my sons experience with TLE! Coming from a situation in which he was not secure and there was oversight, it was so nice to see the many security measures they take from the key fob, to the check in process, to the photo policy. Additionally, they send 3-7 pictures a day to let you know what your child is doing. They allow for texting with the school administration to get updates or to provide them with other information. I also appreciate the diversity represented in books, images, and toys. The director has always been amicable, caring, and responsive. I will certainly be sending our son back here! Awesome teachers and staff! Thank you all!!

Elisabeth

Harris
9 months ago
I love having my children attend TLE Frankfort. The philosophy and curriculum that comes from The Learning Experience is amazing. The wonderful teachers at TLE Frankfort are simply the best! Joe, the owner, does a great job at making sure the school has everything they could need, so the teache... Read more

Elisabeth

Harris
9 months ago
I love having my children attend TLE Frankfort. The philosophy and curriculum that comes from The Learning Experience is amazing. The wonderful teachers at TLE Frankfort are simply the best! Joe, the owner, does a great job at making sure the school has everything they could need, so the teachers can give their all to the students.

Jill

Borus
9 months ago
I could not be happier with the center. My child has quite a few food allergies and from the start staff director and all employees have been informed and understand. Every parent worries when dropping their child off and having them cry - is this right? Will they be ok? All those thoughts have... Read more

Jill

Borus
9 months ago
I could not be happier with the center. My child has quite a few food allergies and from the start staff director and all employees have been informed and understand. Every parent worries when dropping their child off and having them cry - is this right? Will they be ok? All those thoughts have been laid to rest with the center staff. They understand the whole child and are there to listen and help the whole family through some separation. The show and tell app is amazing when they upload pictures my child is always smiling and engaged we can’t say more about our love for bubbles and friends.

Wade

Anderson
7 months ago
We attended their Open House last week and it was a lot more than my wife and I expected. The facility is beautiful and I wish I had a place like TLE when I grew up. The entire place is inviting, bright and fun! This is just what my daughter needs, especially after the year that we had during t... Read more

Wade

Anderson
7 months ago
We attended their Open House last week and it was a lot more than my wife and I expected. The facility is beautiful and I wish I had a place like TLE when I grew up. The entire place is inviting, bright and fun! This is just what my daughter needs, especially after the year that we had during this pandemic. We decided to enroll her after meeting the managers and they were very informational. When speaking with them, it felt more like a conversation instead of them trying to sell me something. The set up is great and the communication is even better. My little girl is happy and so am I!

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Meet our TLE® Center team

Hillary Tibble

Director of Operations

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hillary Tibble

Director of Operations

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi everyone! My name is Hillary Tibble. I come from a long family history of educators and administrators so it was determined early that I would dedicate my life in helping today's children grow and develop into tomorrow's leaders. I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from ISU. As well as my master's degree in educational leadership. In my role as Director of Operations at TLE. I take great pride in making sure that our facility is a top Childcare provider and strives for continued excellence. When I am not at work I am at home on our small farm with my husband, son, two goats and many chickens.

Betsy Harris

Director of Happiness

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Betsy Harris

Director of Happiness

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hey y'all! I began working at TLE Frankfort in November of 2021. I have my bachelor’s degree in early childhood education leadership. I have over 10 years of experience in the childcare field, working with all ages. With three of those years being at another TLE, as a teacher and assistant director. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where your child's development will grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively. I want to give parents the best care and see their children reach their highest potential! When I am not busy with my own two children, I enjoy reading and running!

Ms. Kim

LEAP Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Kim

LEAP Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Kim is one of our directors. She helps with making sure our teachers bring our curriculum to life. She is also one of our staff members who are director qualified. Ms. Kim has been a part of our team since October 2021. She enjoys all her little friends. She has her own daughter and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Joseph Scharnak

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Joseph Scharnak

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Joe, a real estate lawyer by trade, became part of the TLE family long before he decided to own and operate his own TLE schools. Joe's son, who is now a second grader at an elite private school, began attending TLE in Lemont, Illinois when he was just 6 weeks old. In Joe's words: "the 5 years my son spent at TLE was a true privilege and I credit the global curriculum, state of the art technology and TLE teachers' dedication to their students' development for my son's current success in an advanced-learning setting. I had no concerns about his ability to succeed in transitioning to kindergarten at his current school even though he was the youngest in his class." Joe was so impressed with how the TLE brand sets itself apart from its competitors. He welcomes the opportunity to speak to prospective families about his personal experience as a TLE parent & his enthusiasm for the TLE brand!

Ms. Sara

Closing Manger

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Sara

Closing Manger

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Sara is one of our closing managers. When she joined us in August of 2022, she started as one of our preschool 3 teachers. Ms. Sara has her bachelor's degree in teaching – so she is currently in the school district during the day. In her free time she likes to go on walks, travel and spend time with her friends and family.

Ms. Mia

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Ms. Mia

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Ms. Mia is one of our Infant A teachers. She is passionate about working with kids especially her infants! She has a Golden Retriever and a Belgian Malinois, who she loves taking on walks. She has her CDA in infants and toddlers. Besides walking her dogs, in Ms. Mia's free time she loves to read. Ms. Mia has been a part of our team since November of 2021.

Ms. Yasmeen

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Yasmeen

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Yasmeen is one of our infant teachers. She has been a part of our team since August of 2022. Her classroom goal is to be successful for children, the staff, and herself as much as possible. Ms. Yasmeen will provide and see support when needed, she is new to the ECE field. In Ms. Yasmeen's spare time she loves to read, write, and cook!

Ms. Amanda

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Amanda

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Amanda is one of our infant teachers. She has 3 of her own children. Ms. Amanda has 10 years of experience working with children. When she isn’t at work, she loves doing hair and makeup – she went to cosmetology school. Ms. Amanda has been a part of our team since September of 2023.

Ms. Petra

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Petra

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Petra is one of our infant teachers. She has been working with children for over 20 years. Ms. Petra started with her own licensed home daycare. She has taken college3 classes in early development and has her CDA. In her free time Ms. Petra loves to dance. She has been with our team since August of 2023.

Ms. Jessie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Jessie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Jessie is one of our toddler teachers. In December of 2022 she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Child Family Development from Western Michigan. In Ms. Jessie's free time she likes to bake, hangout with her best friend and play with her dog, Dunkin! She has been a part of our TLE Family since January of 2023.

Ms. Myckenzie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Myckenzie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Myckenzie is one of our Toddler teachers. She has been a part of our TLE family since June of 2022. She has been working with kids for about a year. She has two younger siblings and a dog, Milo! She loves working in the Toddler room and getting to see her friends every day! In her free time, she loves to go for walks/hikes.

Ms. Noor

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Ms. Noor

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Ms. Noor is one of our toddler teachers. She has been working with children for almost 5 years. Ms. Noor not only loves her students but also her niece and nephew. She loves to work out and have fun with her family in her free time. She has been apart of our TLE team since September 2023.

Ms. Chaquita

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Chaquita

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Chaquita is one of our twaddler teachers. She has been in childcare for over 7 years. Ms. Chaquita loves kids; they are her passion. In her spare time, she loves to read and laugh. She has 8 siblings! Ms. Chaquita is currently finishing up her degree in ECE. She joined our TLE family in March of 2023.

Ms. Nicole

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Nicole

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Ms. Nicole is one of our prepper teachers. She has been working with children of all ages for over 10 years. The last 7 years her focus has been on infants and their development. She loves watching her students learn new skills and creating fun art projects with them. Ms. Nicole loves to bake in her spare time! She has been a part of our team since March of 2021.

Ms. Sarah

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Ms. Sarah

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Ms. Sarah has been working with children of different ages in various settings from preschool to Sunday school for the last 5 years. She enjoys watching the children learn and grow. Ms. Sarah joined our team as a floater teacher in April of 2023. In her free time, she loves to read, color bowl and travel.

Ms. Destiny

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Destiny

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Destiny is one of our preppers teachers. She believes in teaching from the heart and being a leader to her students. Ms. Destiny wants to show them that teaching brings her joy. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym or doing yoga. Ms. Destiny is currently attending school to receive her teaching certificate. She has been a part of our TLE family since 2021.

Ms. Janice

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms. Janice

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms. Janice is one of our preschool teachers. She has been a part of our team since August of 2021. She has been in childcare for over 25 years. Ms. Janice loves to read and has two rescue dogs. Also, in her spare time, Ms. Janice loves to spend time with her daughter.

Ms. Karsti

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Ms. Karsti

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Ms. Karsti is one of our preschool teachers. She loves working with children and has always had a passion to help them grow. Ms. Karsti has her associate degree and is currently working on continuing her education! In her spare time, Ms. Karsti loves to craft! She has been a part of our TLE family since March of 2022.

Ms. Liz

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Liz

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Liz is one of our preschools 1 teachers. She has been working with children for about 4 years and loves every minute! She is CPR certified and has her certified nursing assistant certificate. Ms. Liz is a momma to a little boy who she loves dearly. She is extremely excited to be a part of the TLE team and hopes to impact all the kids’ lives in such a positive way!

Ms. Becca

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Becca

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Becca is one of our preschool teachers. She is also one of our staff members who are director qualified. Ms. Becca has been a part of TLE since March of 2021.She has been in the childcare field for 15 years. Ms. Becca has a strong passion for children and love seeing them grow and learn new things every day. In her free time, she loves to go shopping!

Ms. Kyara

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bongo Bear

Ms. Kyara

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bongo Bear

Ms. Kyara is one of our preschool teachers. Her passion for children started in 2019 while working at another TLE. Ms. Kyara has started to pursue her CDA. When she isn’t at work, she enjoys doing nails and having fun with her daughter. She has been a part of the TLE family since June of 2023.

Ms. Michelle

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Michelle

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Michelle is one of our floater teachers. She has been a part of the TLE family since 2021. Ms. Michelle comes to us with a lot of experience in childcare and with all ages! She even has 2 of her own children! When Ms. Michelle isn't at school, she enjoys spending her time outside, making crafts, cooking up new recipes, going to the zoo and planning new vacays!

Ms. Victoria

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Victoria

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Victoria is our floater teacher for our smallest of little learners (infants - preppers). She has been a part of our team since March of 2021. Ms. Victoria has worked with children of all ages for more than 10 years! Her goal is to make sure every child feels safe and has a good time. Ms. Victoria enjoys collecting teacups!

Ms. Kara

Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Kara

Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Kara is our cook. She loves working with kids and has her own son. In her free time, she is going to school to be a relator. She loves spending time with her family. She has been a part of our TLE family since December of 2021.

Ms. Cassie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Cassie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Cassie is one of our floater teachers. She is currently working on continuing her education. Ms. Cassie enjoys reading in her spare time. She has been a part of our team since August of 2023.

Ms. Deb

Closing Manger & Floater Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Deb

Closing Manger & Floater Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Deb is one of our floater teachers. She is also one of our closing managers. She has been working with children since she was 18. Ms. Deb has 40 plus years of experience. She loves tiny humans and loves that they get excited to learn new things. When Ms. Deb isn’t at work she loves to read and motorcycling. She has been apart of our TLE family since October 2023.
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December

Breakfast with Santa and Bubbles

Join us for breakfast and crafts. Get your photo taken with Santa and Bubbles 10am - 12pm

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