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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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L.E.A.P.® Curriculum for Infants

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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Alisha

Handelman
8 months ago
As Hayden’s first teacher, Ms. Genesis has been a stable presence since the beginning of his Twaddlers adventure. As evidenced by the daily pictures, Hayden has been happy, stimulated, and well taken-care of under her leadership. We are grateful that he is in the care of someone that has ... Read more

Alisha

Handelman
8 months ago
As Hayden’s first teacher, Ms. Genesis has been a stable presence since the beginning of his Twaddlers adventure. As evidenced by the daily pictures, Hayden has been happy, stimulated, and well taken-care of under her leadership. We are grateful that he is in the care of someone that has wanted to get to know him and that cares about him!

Alisha

Handelman
8 months ago
As Hayden’s first teacher, Ms. Genesis has been a stable presence since the beginning of his Twaddlers adventure. As evidenced by the daily pictures, Hayden has been happy, stimulated, and well taken-care of under her leadership. We are grateful that he is in the care of someone that has ... Read more

Alisha

Handelman
8 months ago
As Hayden’s first teacher, Ms. Genesis has been a stable presence since the beginning of his Twaddlers adventure. As evidenced by the daily pictures, Hayden has been happy, stimulated, and well taken-care of under her leadership. We are grateful that he is in the care of someone that has wanted to get to know him and that cares about him!

Estelle

Merola
8 months ago
Our family is so pleased with TLE. Emma is so excited to go to school every day and see her friends. She loves all her teachers and cannot stop talking about Gigi.

Estelle

Merola
8 months ago
Our family is so pleased with TLE. Emma is so excited to go to school every day and see her friends. She loves all her teachers and cannot stop talking about Gigi.

Kaleah

Cantrell
10 months ago
From the moment you walk inside, TLE Hells Kitchen feels like home. Staff members feel like family and foster an environment of care, comfort and security. The teachers’ responsiveness to my goals for my daughter and their attentiveness to her needs, has helped my 3 year old thrive both... Read more

Kaleah

Cantrell
10 months ago
From the moment you walk inside, TLE Hells Kitchen feels like home. Staff members feel like family and foster an environment of care, comfort and security. The teachers’ responsiveness to my goals for my daughter and their attentiveness to her needs, has helped my 3 year old thrive both academically and social emotionally. The curriculum does a great job of providing multiple learning experiences throughout the day and it helps that she has great teachers, Ms. Anwar and Ms.Celine, to implement it. My daughter really enjoys learning Spanish and playing soccer, as they provide even more enrichment opportunities throughout the day. A great big thank you to Ms. Jarranda and Mr. Mark for all that they are doing for my daughter, as well as all of the children at TLE Hells Kitchen.

Heather NOONANSPILLANE

2 months ago
I can not believe how happy my kid was when I picked him up from Hell’s Kitchen TLE. He was excited to tell me in baby words about his day. He is looking forward to going back, tomorrow! Such a change from other daycares. It a real find!! I highly recommend them. Heather Spillane

Heather NOONANSPILLANE

2 months ago
I can not believe how happy my kid was when I picked him up from Hell’s Kitchen TLE. He was excited to tell me in baby words about his day. He is looking forward to going back, tomorrow! Such a change from other daycares. It a real find!! I highly recommend them. Heather Spillane

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Meet our TLE® Center team

Lindsey Whorton

Executive Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Lindsey Whorton

Executive Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Lindsey has over 15 years of teaching and educational leadership experience in early childcare education. Lindsey is passionate about Early Childhood Development as she aims to assist in fostering an environment of learning through play, inclusivity, and growth for students, teachers, and administrators alike at TLE! Lindsey lives in West Harlem with her dog and cat! She loves musical theatre, reading, and traveling to as many places as she can!

Maria Matias

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Maria Matias

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Hi, my name is María and I am a Dual Language speaker in Spanish and English. I have been teaching for 10+ years throughout ages infant through 5 years old. I love making kids laugh and the way they make me laugh. My mission is to create shared and meaningful experiences that encourage interpersonal interactions with peers; and practices that contribute to building a strong and inclusive community.

Romina Aguilar Ludena

Office Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Romina Aguilar Ludena

Office Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

I got my Associates in Bronx Community College in 2020 and I got my Bachelors in speech pathology and audiology in 2022. I love children and I believe they deserve to be taken care of by patient, loving, and nurturing people. My favorite TLE character is Flexi because she reminds me to stretch everyday when I see her on the wall.

Skylah Tamariz

Lead Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Skylah Tamariz

Lead Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hello, I'm the Lead Teacher for the infant program. I have an Associate's in Early Childhood Education and am currently in the process of obtaining my Bachelor's in Early and Elementary Education and Psychology. I have been working with children since I was 17. I love to read and watch horror movies!

Semeria Hoyte

Toddler Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Hop Bop Baby Taps

Semeria Hoyte

Toddler Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Hop Bop Baby Taps

Hello! My name is Semeria. I graduated from Brooklyn College in 2010. I decided to continue my education graduating from St. John University in 2016 with a Masters of Business Administration concentration in Educational Leadership. My passion is children and I have been dedicated to providing quality learning for the last eight years. My favorite character is Hop Bop Baby Taps because they are so cute and who doesn't love to dance!

Charlazia Bennett

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Charlazia Bennett

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Hi! My name is Ms. Lay. I am the Assistant Teacher in the toddler room. I have loved working with children since I was old enough to look after them. I love working with the students as they learn new things. I am working to earn my CDA. I enjoy listening to music and dancing in my free time.

Genesis Perez

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Genesis Perez

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi my name is Ms.Genesis. I have been working in early childhood for many years. I love working with young children because they keep me on my toes and there's never a dull moment. My favorite TLE character is Bubbles because he loves to make friends!

Shamoy Usher

Assistant Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Shamoy Usher

Assistant Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Hello! My name is Shamoy, and I am the Assistant Twaddler Teacher. I have been working with kids for a long time. My favorite thing about working with kids is them learning through creative art and dramatic play. Fun fact about me is I love to travel and explore the world I also love music and dance.

Arly Castano

Lead Preppers Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Arly Castano

Lead Preppers Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Bio coming soon!

Adalise Cepeda

Floating Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Techni Cal

Adalise Cepeda

Floating Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Techni Cal

Bio coming soon!

Anwar Bazrouk

Lead Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Anwar Bazrouk

Lead Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hello! My name is Anwar. I graduated from LaGuardia Community College in 2019 with and associates degree in Liberal Arts. Soon after graduating I obtained my bachelors degree from City College of New York in 2022 as well as my New York State Teaching certification. I’ve been working with kids for almost 5 years now and I look forward to making that many more. My favorite TLE character is Grace & Charity. I believe it’s important to teach children the importance of giving back to their communities and appreciating what they already have.

Fredy Casiano

Floating Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bongo Bear

Fredy Casiano

Floating Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bongo Bear

Bio coming soon!

Shantel Darko

Floating Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Shantel Darko

Floating Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Hi! My name is Shantel, and I am Floating assistant Teacher. I work in all our classrooms! I love to sing and dance with children. I love giving back to my community. My favorite snack is Flaming Hot Cheetos paired with Red bull.

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Many ways to stay connected

We offer an easy-to-use smartphone app and an array of ways to help you stay connected.

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Monthly newsletters and invitations to our community events

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Monthly calendars

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Everyday photos of your little learner

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Blog to help you stay with the current trends

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Notifications of your child’s learning activities

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Social media

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Upcoming events

5
December

School Picture Day

Lifetouch Portraits will be on site to take our class and student photos!

20
December

Fun with Frosty Holiday Party

Our students will get to meet Frosty the Snowman, who will do magic tricks and glitter tattoos. Parents are welcome to join between 10-11:30 to join in the fun! Thank you to Best Clowns NYC for the fun event!

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