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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.

Britany

Nowalis
2 months ago
I currently have a kiddo enrolled at TLE, and I could not be more happier with the care, education, and time/attention that she receives. I was so nervous as a new mom to have someone else take care of my baby, but they do such an outstanding job, it completely eased my anxieties. Seeing how my... Read more

Britany

Nowalis
2 months ago
I currently have a kiddo enrolled at TLE, and I could not be more happier with the care, education, and time/attention that she receives. I was so nervous as a new mom to have someone else take care of my baby, but they do such an outstanding job, it completely eased my anxieties. Seeing how my daughter lights up and "dances" when we get into the parking lot is adorable. Every picture that they post is a new idea, and a new experience for my little one. For example they had her learning about gardening and plants and had her put on gardening gloves and engage with the different feels of plants. She paints with her feet in the bouncer ((I would have never thought of that!). They do family conferences starting at 6 months old to keep her in line with devolvement in all areas or growth They do such a fantastic job, I could not ask for more. We are so lucky to have TLE!

Roxy B

6 months ago
So happy with this Day Care-my grandson loves it and the care is excellent

Roxy B

6 months ago
So happy with this Day Care-my grandson loves it and the care is excellent

Meet our TLE® Center team

Ms. Carmen

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Ms. Carmen

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Hello, my name is Carmen and I am honored to be a part of the TLE Franklin Team! I’ve worked in childcare for 12 years. I have a degree in Human Services and Early Childhood Education. Outside of work I spend most of my time at home with my 2 cats, Nala and Lucy, and my daughter. I fell in love with this field when I was a parent volunteer at her daycare. Since then, I've worked my way up to Center Director. Working with children and their families has always been a passion of mine. I believe children learn best through play and consistency. I strive to be a great resource for my teachers and support them as they provide the highest quality care for children.

Ms. Shaily

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Billy Shakes

Ms. Shaily

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Billy Shakes

Shaily lives in Waukesha with her two dogs, kitten, three leopard geckos, two hermit crabs, and fish. Shaily has been in childcare since 2020 working primarily in preschool rooms but has enjoyed working with all ages throughout her career. She has her bachelor's degree in political science, her administrator credential and working towards her Masters. She hopes to use her degrees and experience to someday to write legislation relating to protecting children. In her free time, Shaily has been working on home renovations and enjoys painting, reading, and making shadowbox art with seashells.

Ms. River

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. River

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

River joined our family in November 2022. She has her certificate in Early Childhood Education and works with our infants. She comes from a military family and has traveled all over the US.

Ms. Dawn

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Dawn

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Dawn was Wisconsin's TLE teacher of the year for 2022. She has worked in the childcare field for 25 years. She has her CDA and other childcare credentials. To her, the best part of the job is to give the children a safe and loving environment to help them learn and grow. In her free time, Dawn likes to spend time with her family and friends, travel to Eagle River, WI in the summer, and watch Wisconsin sports.

Ms. Casey

Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Casey

Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Casey joined our family in November 2022. She has a 5 year old son, loves dogs and cats, and loves spending time with her family and friends. She has 3 years of childcare experience.

Ms. Suzan

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms. Suzan

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Ms. Suzan joined our family in March 2023. She loves to take long drives; her favorite color is black, and her favorite food is Chinese and Indian.

Ms.Melissa

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms.Melissa

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Melissa loved TLE so much as a parent she decided to join the family as a teacher. Ms. Melissa is finishing her degree in Early Education. On her free time Melissa loves spending time with her family. Ms. Melissa has such a fun spunky personality; she was a perfect candidate for our Happy Ambassador team. This team is responsible for keeping up the staff morale and organizing celebrations and events.

Ms. Mayra

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Mayra

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I have always had a passion working with kids; watching them learn and grow is what I enjoy the best.

Ms. Yesenia

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Yesenia

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I have been with TLE since September, and I love working with young children to be able to watch them grow.

Ms. Jeanne

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Jeanne

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

I love working in the twaddler room seeing the children take pride in helping others and seeing their faces light up when they figure out a problem. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends traveling, riding bikes and going for walks.

Ms. Arelis

Twaddler Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Ms. Arelis

Twaddler Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Arelis joined our family in April 2023 as a floater and made a home for herself in out Twaddler A classroom. She is a registered Behavior Technician and has worked in childcare for 3 years. Arelis is newly married and just moved here from Illinois.

Ms. Zany

Prepper Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Zany

Prepper Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Zani has been with TLE since October 2022 and loves working with the prepper classroom. Her favorite color is blue, loves bacon and Chick-Fil-A.

Ms. Karina

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Ms. Karina

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Karina joined our TLE family in 2022. She loves being around children and watching their personalities grow.

Ms. Marym

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Marym

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Marym has been working with children since 2017. She has her Bachelors with a background in education. Marym enjoys being creative, working with littles and family time! Some of her favorite things are coffee, sushi and shopping!

Ms. Stephanie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Stephanie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ms. Stephanie joined our TLE family in August 2022 as an Infant teacher. She has her associate degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked in childcare for several years.

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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

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Notifications of your child’s learning activities

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