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Judi Thaw

District Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Aimee Palmer

Administrator Assistant / Preschool 2

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Miss Maddie

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Miss Giselle

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Miss Danielle

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Miss Lacey

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Miss Arleen

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Whynter Morgan
5 star rating

My family loves this place! The staff and the programming are amazing, and I can see that everyone pours their heart and soul into the kids. My child has been going to TLE since last year, and we cannot be happier with his development.

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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.

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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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Grace & Charity

Our dynamic doggy duo introduces the importance of being generous and giving.

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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

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Hope

Billy
0 months ago
Both my boys currently attend the Howell TLE location and have been enrolled since they were 12 & 18 months (now 3 and 2). The boys have completely thrived, grown and learned so much. The staff is so caring, kind and patient with them. Especially my 3-year-olds teacher Mrs. Jo and Miss Gise... Read more

Hope

Billy
0 months ago
Both my boys currently attend the Howell TLE location and have been enrolled since they were 12 & 18 months (now 3 and 2). The boys have completely thrived, grown and learned so much. The staff is so caring, kind and patient with them. Especially my 3-year-olds teacher Mrs. Jo and Miss Giselle! These two teachers go above and beyond to give each child the special attention they deserve. My 3 yrs old is a very shy and Mrs., Jo and Miss Giselle have brought him out of his shell. He has learned his ABCs, his speech is so much clearer, and his sharing and socialization have also improved drastically. We could not be happier that our 2-year-old will also have the chance to learn and grow with Mrs. Jo and Miss Giselle! They truly are the dream team ??

Rachel GORSKY

Betty
1 months ago
It was our daughters first time in any type of daycare at 2 1/2 years old, and she was welcomed with open arms. It didn't take long for all the staff to know her name and greet her anytime they walk past her, whether she has been in their class or not. She has nothing but amazing things to say ... Read more

Rachel GORSKY

Betty
1 months ago
It was our daughters first time in any type of daycare at 2 1/2 years old, and she was welcomed with open arms. It didn't take long for all the staff to know her name and greet her anytime they walk past her, whether she has been in their class or not. She has nothing but amazing things to say at the end of each day, and staff are more than willing to accommodate different needs as they come up. Very thankful we made the decision to enroll her here.

Sukriti

David
13 months ago
Everyone at TLE made us feel like family and the academy has an incredibly safe, clean, and secure environment. Our son started in the infant group when he was 7 months old. As first time parents, we were nervous about fulltime daycare. From the first day that we dropped him off, I was so comfo... Read more

Sukriti

David
1 months ago
Everyone at TLE made us feel like family and the academy has an incredibly safe, clean, and secure environment. Our son started in the infant group when he was 7 months old. As first time parents, we were nervous about fulltime daycare. From the first day that we dropped him off, I was so comfortable with our son being in their care. They are regularly in touch with us about his schedule and are very proactive. I can't recommend TLE Howell enough as our son flourishes and learns so much while he is there.

Monica

N.
16 months ago
Our son has been at TLE since April of 2022 when he had just turned 6 months old. Leaving your baby at daycare for the first time can be overwhelming and nerve wracking and from day 1 we knew that picking TLE was the right choice. Hillary the director is great and she has an amazing team of tea... Read more

Monica

N.
4 months ago
Our son has been at TLE since April of 2022 when he had just turned 6 months old. Leaving your baby at daycare for the first time can be overwhelming and nerve wracking and from day 1 we knew that picking TLE was the right choice. Hillary the director is great and she has an amazing team of teachers and staff. Everyone has been so welcoming. Our son loves being there are most days doesn't want to leave and won't leave without taking a lap around the hall to say bye to all the teachers, even the ones in the older classes who all excitedly saw bye to him. We truly believe we could not have picked a better place to send our child

Daniela

Lofaso
25 months ago
TLE Howell is great. My son has made a complete turn around since Mrs. Hilary came in. The staff's energy is always up and excited. My son is always happy to learn and show his teachers his homework. It's always a feeling seeing your kid happy to go to school.

Daniela

Lofaso
1 months ago
TLE Howell is great. My son has made a complete turn around since Mrs. Hilary came in. The staff's energy is always up and excited. My son is always happy to learn and show his teachers his homework. It's always a feeling seeing your kid happy to go to school.

Kimberly WALSH

35 months ago
My son loves going to TLE each day. He is learning so much and absolutely loves his teachers. Everyone I encounter is kind and professional. We are very happy here!

Kimberly WALSH

11 months ago
My son loves going to TLE each day. He is learning so much and absolutely loves his teachers. Everyone I encounter is kind and professional. We are very happy here!

Angel

Santiago
37 months ago
My daughter has been attending the learning experience of Howell since she was 2.5 years with limited speech of 15 words and a few behavioral issues Ms. Camie was beyond phenomenal and patient with our daughter bringing her vocabulary to 20 plus words 10 sign languages and potty trained before ... Read more

Angel

Santiago
1 months ago
My daughter has been attending the learning experience of Howell since she was 2.5 years with limited speech of 15 words and a few behavioral issues Ms. Camie was beyond phenomenal and patient with our daughter bringing her vocabulary to 20 plus words 10 sign languages and potty trained before her third birthday. Now our daughter is 5 in kindergarten doing very well and I have TLE to thank. The staff is very patient and understanding to each child's needs and with out them our daughter would not be up to par the way she is. Now we have added our 1 year old son who is also doing very well and began walking and taking steps 1 month after attending TLE gives the full family experience

Khyia WASHINGTON

Asir, Amir, and Asaii
114 months ago
My two oldest boys went to TLE, my eldest was one of the first Kindergartners to graduate from Howell TLE. We loved the school so much that when we moved out of the area I drove over an hour every morning to bring my boys back to TLE... this was while living directly across the street from an e... Read more

Khyia WASHINGTON

Asir, Amir, and Asaii
6 months ago
My two oldest boys went to TLE, my eldest was one of the first Kindergartners to graduate from Howell TLE. We loved the school so much that when we moved out of the area I drove over an hour every morning to bring my boys back to TLE... this was while living directly across the street from an elementary school! Years later, I found myself with a third little boy on the way, and though I didn't want to return to work so soon, I immediately contacted TLE of Howell! My big boys are older now, but we still return for summer camp every year!

Wanda KIRK

Aubrianna Kirk
127 months ago
Aubrianna loves her teacher, Miss Courtney! She is wonderful with the children! The children are learning all aspects of early child development and are also learning good manners and social skills! Some children have come in shy and quiet and now they have come out of their shells and are ve... Read more

Wanda KIRK

Aubrianna Kirk
7 months ago
Aubrianna loves her teacher, Miss Courtney! She is wonderful with the children! The children are learning all aspects of early child development and are also learning good manners and social skills! Some children have come in shy and quiet and now they have come out of their shells and are very happy and talkative! I have been very satisfied with most of the teachers Aubrianna has had since she's been going to TLE. It's been a great experience for her!

Kathleen DIGIOVANNI

Evan
127 months ago
Evan loves Miss Sharon

Kathleen DIGIOVANNI

Evan
7 months ago
Evan loves Miss Sharon

Kenya ROSARIO

Emma
127 months ago
My family and I had moved to Jackson 4 years ago and our two oldest kids had attended TLE in Howell and the teachers were amazing. I was expecting our third child and I already knew that the Howell TLE was our choice. The staff and teachers are wonderful, caring and loving. My daughters teacher... Read more

Kenya ROSARIO

Emma
7 months ago
My family and I had moved to Jackson 4 years ago and our two oldest kids had attended TLE in Howell and the teachers were amazing. I was expecting our third child and I already knew that the Howell TLE was our choice. The staff and teachers are wonderful, caring and loving. My daughters teachers are beyond what I have expected. Emma smiles (when awake) when she comes in the room and sees them, and to me, that is what counts.

Amanda KENNY

Jack
127 months ago
The infant rooms and teachers at TLE in Howell are amazing! I was nervous about putting my son Jack in daycare in the beginning but I quickly saw how it was the best thing I could have done! Miss Michelle, Miss Amanda, Miss Patti and Miss Sheelagh are fantastic! They provide such a fun and lov... Read more

Amanda KENNY

Jack
7 months ago
The infant rooms and teachers at TLE in Howell are amazing! I was nervous about putting my son Jack in daycare in the beginning but I quickly saw how it was the best thing I could have done! Miss Michelle, Miss Amanda, Miss Patti and Miss Sheelagh are fantastic! They provide such a fun and loving environment for him! He is happy to go there everyday and is always happy when I pick him up! I will never forget the day I picked him up and he cried when I took him from Miss Amanda! He wanted to go right back to her and didn't want his Mommy! At first I was heartbroken, but then I was happy because he loves his teachers and I could feel totally comfortable leaving him with people he loves to be around! It is so wonderful to be able to leave my son in such good and loving hands!

Pamela CASTELLANO

Nolan Castellano
127 months ago
We were naturally nervous about putting our son in day care; however, TLE of Howell has been amazing in making us feel safe and comfortable from day one. Everyone on the staff from Ms. Kim, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Sheila, and Ms. Amanda have been an essential part of our wonderful experien... Read more

Pamela CASTELLANO

Nolan Castellano
7 months ago
We were naturally nervous about putting our son in day care; however, TLE of Howell has been amazing in making us feel safe and comfortable from day one. Everyone on the staff from Ms. Kim, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Sheila, and Ms. Amanda have been an essential part of our wonderful experience. We would recommend TLE to anyone seeking a compassionate, efficient, and enriching environment for their child.
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