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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.

Perry

P.
6 months ago
It’s scary sending your child to a new place, however, TLE Horizon west takes care of our daughter just like she’s one of their own! I cannot say enough great things about this place. The management is absolutely amazing and involved. My daughters teacher Ms Maya has become one of m... Read more

Perry

P.
6 months ago
It’s scary sending your child to a new place, however, TLE Horizon west takes care of our daughter just like she’s one of their own! I cannot say enough great things about this place. The management is absolutely amazing and involved. My daughters teacher Ms Maya has become one of my daughters favorite people to talk about!

Dalete

M.
6 months ago
Wonderful school! Colorful, beautiful, spacious and cozy! The staff are amazing, friendly and polite! My 4 year old daughter fell in love with the school! Super nominate ❤️

Dalete

M.
6 months ago
Wonderful school! Colorful, beautiful, spacious and cozy! The staff are amazing, friendly and polite! My 4 year old daughter fell in love with the school! Super nominate ❤️

Luciana

L.
6 months ago
I love the TLE family! The staff is friendly and caring, the space is beautiful, and I feel confident that my child is being well taken care of. I am very happy with my choice of daycare and would definitely recommend it to everyone!

Luciana

L.
6 months ago
I love the TLE family! The staff is friendly and caring, the space is beautiful, and I feel confident that my child is being well taken care of. I am very happy with my choice of daycare and would definitely recommend it to everyone!

Lauren

S.
6 months ago
My daughter has had a tough time feeling comfortable at other schools. Everyone at The Learning Experience is amazing. Everyday she leaves school telling everyone she sees about how much she loves school now. Mrs. George and Miss. Kennedy are so loving and want to see every kid feel that they a... Read more

Lauren

S.
6 months ago
My daughter has had a tough time feeling comfortable at other schools. Everyone at The Learning Experience is amazing. Everyday she leaves school telling everyone she sees about how much she loves school now. Mrs. George and Miss. Kennedy are so loving and want to see every kid feel that they are special.

Meet our TLE® Center team

Francesca and Bob Messina

Franchisees

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Francesca and Bob Messina

Franchisees

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Francesca and Bob are the franchisees of TLE of Horizon West. While Bob continues to work as a Deputy Sheriff, Francesca oversees the day to day operations alongside her daughters, Alexis and Christy, who are former public school teachers. As former educators, Alexis and Christy want to share their passion for education and instill a love for learning, not only within the hearts of their faculty but especially in the hearts of the little learners whose curiosity and creativity fill the classrooms every day. As Horizon West residents themselves, Francesca and Bob wanted to bring a family business that exudes happiness to a community that brings them joy every day! Working alongside their children has been a blessing and has created a family atmosphere that radiates throughout their center and ultimately, allows their families to instantly feel at home and part of the Messina family!

Nargis Khan

Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Nargis Khan

Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Nargis holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and has been devoted to the field of education for over 20 years. She was a Lead VPK teacher, as well as a teacher with Orange County Public Schools. In 2014, she decided to grow her professional skills and become an Academy Director. As Director, it was her responsibility to ensure that the school was a safe and positive environment for the students and staff and this has always been her priority. Nargis’ experiences in education have allowed her to develop the skills to ensure parents’ satisfaction, as well as the importance of respecting individual needs attentively. As a mother of three beautiful children, she can understand the expectations parents have when they leave their child under our care and she prioritizes going above and beyond to ensure a safe learning environment for each child to reach their maximum potential!

Sheila Maldonado

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Sheila Maldonado

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Sheila has worked in the childcare field for over 10 years and she loves TLE to the core! As a well-established educator, she gained a repertoire equipped with many skills, allowing her to flourish in various leadership roles when she made her transition to the management side of the industry in 2020. Sheila believes all children learn in their own unique way and that teaching and education are not one-size-fits-all. She aspires to build a strong connection with our students that will ignite the power of learning within each one of them so that they impact others, causing a learning chain reaction. Sheila also believes family involvement at the center is very important because it can provide a wonderful experience for the child and the teachers as well. Her goal is to build everlasting connections that will empower the children to know for certain that dreams can come true!

Many ways to stay connected

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

Blog to help you stay with the current trends

Notifications of your child’s learning activities

Social media

Upcoming events

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October

Trunk or Treat | Saturday, October 28th | 5:00 - 6:30PM

Join us for a night of spooky fun with face paint, games, food trucks and music! Our school mascot, Bubbles, will be there too!!

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