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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.

Amanda

Richardson
10 months ago
Our son had a bad experience at a previous preschool and we have felt so supported and blessed to have found TLE. Our son is getting all the prep he needs for kindergarten and is kept busy enough that he is never bored. He is learning so much but also feels safe which is the most important thin... Read more

Amanda

Richardson
10 months ago
Our son had a bad experience at a previous preschool and we have felt so supported and blessed to have found TLE. Our son is getting all the prep he needs for kindergarten and is kept busy enough that he is never bored. He is learning so much but also feels safe which is the most important thing to us. Thank you!!

Ciera

Arteaga
10 months ago
I am so impressed! All the staff has been so friendly and excited to have my son in attendance. We started about a month ago and I can’t believe the differences we see in my son, he has much better communication skills and is sleeping so much better. He is excited to go everyday. We also ... Read more

Ciera

Arteaga
10 months ago
I am so impressed! All the staff has been so friendly and excited to have my son in attendance. We started about a month ago and I can’t believe the differences we see in my son, he has much better communication skills and is sleeping so much better. He is excited to go everyday. We also love the app that gives us updates with pictures throughout the day so I don’t feel like I’m missing out as much. His teachers are wonderful and he absolutely loves them. I would 100% recommend.

Shannon

Tulipana
10 months ago
My 27 month old son is attending full-time and he is always happy to be there. The staff and teachers are absolutely amazing. I was very skeptical to put my son in child care but this has been a major relief and I trust them with my son. I will be enrolling my 4 year old daughter very soon! Bui... Read more

Shannon

Tulipana
10 months ago
My 27 month old son is attending full-time and he is always happy to be there. The staff and teachers are absolutely amazing. I was very skeptical to put my son in child care but this has been a major relief and I trust them with my son. I will be enrolling my 4 year old daughter very soon! Building is always clean, employees are always polite and welcoming, rooms are organized and I've always seen happy children. I 100% Recommend The Learning Experience in Liberty, MO!

Maggie

Harl
10 months ago
While my son has only been going here for a few weeks so far, The Learning Experience has absolutely wowed us! Everyone there is so kind and welcoming - they all genuinely care about my son and make sure he's getting a great toddler education as well! We have had some bad experiences at other d... Read more

Maggie

Harl
10 months ago
While my son has only been going here for a few weeks so far, The Learning Experience has absolutely wowed us! Everyone there is so kind and welcoming - they all genuinely care about my son and make sure he's getting a great toddler education as well! We have had some bad experiences at other daycares, so it makes me so happy (emotional even) to have a place that I know he's excited to go to. The staff, owners, teachers (everyone I've met) conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism. They're definitely proud of what they do, and they should be!

Cris

Ward
10 months ago
This is an amazing place to take your kids. My daughter loves it and is happy everyday she comes home. The staff is amazing and always helpful. They use an app to show you what your child is doing throughout the day along with pictures to keep you in the loop. Pricing is very comparable to othe... Read more

Cris

Ward
10 months ago
This is an amazing place to take your kids. My daughter loves it and is happy everyday she comes home. The staff is amazing and always helpful. They use an app to show you what your child is doing throughout the day along with pictures to keep you in the loop. Pricing is very comparable to other places around. Keep up the great work!

Meet our TLE® Center team

Amber Limkemann

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Amber Limkemann

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Having taught in Olathe Public Schools for 10 years, I’ve always loved being around children and have a passion for education and nurturing relationships. This passion grew after I enrolled my son in child care where I saw the interaction and education he was gaining there, and made me strive towards one day opening my own child care center. This dream became a reality when my husband and I joined The Learning Experience family in 2020 and opened our own TLE center in Liberty, MO in January 2021. My husband Scott and I reside in Lenexa, KS with our three beautiful children. I have a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and a Masters in Reading Instruction from MidAmerica Nazarene University. For fun, I enjoy weekends at the lake, baking, and traveling.

Lauren Pauls

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character:

Lauren Pauls

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character:

I am so excited to be a part of the TLE - Liberty team! Over my 20-year career, I have managed centers, mentored staff, developed curriculum, and taught all ages! Aside from traditional educational settings, I've worked with at-risk children and have a passion for trauma response. I hold a certification in Early Childhood Education/Child Growth and Development and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. I am passionate about early childhood education because, through positive and loving relationships and engaging curriculum and learning experiences, we have the opportunity to aid children in their development and build a foundation for lifelong learning. I can’t wait to see how our TLE graduates change the world! My family and I currently live in Grain Valley with our two rescue dogs. I love spending time with friends and family, playing volleyball and experimenting with Pinterest recipes.

Ms. Ashley

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character:

Ms. Ashley

Assistant Director

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When my son was three years old his preschool needed a paraprofessional, I jumped at the opportunity and quickly fell in love with early childhood education. I have now been in Early Childhood Education for over a decade doing everything from being a substitute teacher, assistant teacher, and a lead classroom teacher. My family moved to the KC area in 2021 and I began my journey with TLE. I was blown away by the curriculum that The Learning Experience has created. Every day I am amazed at the incredible learning the teachers are able to facilitate through the phonics, sign language, technology, and Spanish curriculums on top of the wonderful daily curriculum that TLE provides. I love spending time outside going hiking on the weekends. I have a soft spot for coffee, books, and animals so you can frequently find me curled up on the couch with my dog and a book in my free time!

Ms. Keri

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Keri

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Keri is one of our Assistant Directors and has been with TLE since April of 2022. She loves teaching students and watching them grow. She and her husband have 5 kids, which include two sets of twins. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting and shopping.

Ms. Bailey

Center Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Bailey

Center Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Ms. Bailey is our Center Manager here at TLE – Liberty and has been with us since February 2022. She is a graduate of Excelsior Springs High School and enjoys shopping and spending time with family and friends. Ms. Bailey’s goal is to create a safe and fun learning environment.

Ms. Tara

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Tara

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Tara has been with the TLE Family since 2011, as a parent and a teacher. She has been an Infant Teacher since 2018 and also taught 4 years of Kindergarten!

Ms. Megan

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character:

Ms. Megan

Infant Teacher

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Ms. Megan is one of our Infant teachers here at TLE – Liberty and has been with us since December 2021. She is originally from Liberty, MO and has her Associates in Arts. In her free-time she enjoys working out, baking, hanging out with her son, arts and crafts, movies and music. Ms. Megan’s goal is to help our babies learn and grow developmentally.

Ms. Tara

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Tara

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Tara has been with the TLE Family since 2011, as a parent and a teacher. She has been an Infant Teacher since 2018 and also taught 4 years of Kindergarten!

Ms. Alyssa

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Alyssa

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Alyssa has been with The Learning Experience since 2022. She is the mother of two girls, and has two dogs and two cats. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is always on the go and looking for the next adventure.

Ms. Tristan

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Tristan

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Tristan has been with TLE - Liberty since September 2022. She loves working with kids and has worked in child care for more than 7 years. She loves to shop, hang out with family and friends, and to travel!

Ms. Kennedy

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character:

Ms. Kennedy

Assistant Teacher

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Ms. Kennedy is one of our Assistant Teachers here at TLE – Liberty and has been with us since February 2022. She is from Liberty, MO and enjoys fishing and bowling in her free-time. Ms. Kennedy’s goal is to create a happy learning environment.

Ms. Tristan

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Tristan

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Tristan has been with TLE - Liberty since September 2022. She loves working with kids and has worked in child care for more than 7 years. She loves to shop, hang out with family and friends, and to travel!

Ms. Natalie

Toddler Teacher

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Ms. Natalie

Toddler Teacher

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Ms. Natalie is one of our Toddler teachers here at TLE – Liberty and has been with us since November 2021. She is from Independence, MO and enjoys reading, shopping, and drawing during her free-time. Ms. Natalie’s goal is to maintain a safe and fun learning environment.

Ms. Cassidy

Twaddler Teacher

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Ms. Cassidy

Twaddler Teacher

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Ms. Cassidy is one of our Twaddler teachers here at TLE – Liberty and has been with us since July 2021. She is from Independence and graduated from Fort Osage High School. In her free-time she enjoys shopping, drawing, and playing with her puppy. Ms. Cassidy’s goal is to provide a safe place for kids to learn and grow.

Ms. Norma

Preppers Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Norma

Preppers Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Ms. Norma has been with TLE - Liberty since June 2022. She has worked in Early Childhood Education for 30 years and has earned her CDA in Early Childhood Education. She is married, has two daughters, and four grandchildren that she loves very much.

Ms. Maddi

Preppers Teacher

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Ms. Maddi

Preppers Teacher

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Ms. Maddi is one of our Preppers teachers here at TLE - Liberty and has been with us since February 2022. She is originally from Nebraska and is currently working towards a degree in Elementary Education. In her free-time she enjoys going to the gym and circuiting. Ms. Maddi's goal is to help children grow in a loving environment.

Ms. Sarah

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Ms. Sarah

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Om

Ms. Sarah joined The Learning Experience in 2022. She is a mom of three beautiful babies, and enjoys traveling and being outdoors with her family.

Ms. Reagan

Pre-K Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Ms. Reagan

Pre-K Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Ms. Reagan has been with TLE - Liberty since March 2022. She teaches full-time in one of our Pre-K classes and teaches TLE's Spanish curriculum to all of our little learners! Ms. Reagan is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education and Spanish. In her free time she coaches cheerleading, enjoys watching Disney movies, and spending time with her family!

Ms. Reagan

Pre-K Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Ms. Reagan

Pre-K Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Tito Toro

Ms. Reagan has been with TLE - Liberty since March 2022. She teaches full-time in one of our Pre-K classes and teaches TLE's Spanish curriculum to all of our little learners! Ms. Reagan is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education and Spanish. In her free time she coaches cheerleading, enjoys watching Disney movies, and spending time with her family!

Mr. Patrick

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Mr. Patrick

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Sonar

Mr. Patrick has a Bachelor's degree in Education. He has been a preschool teacher for 13 years, and loves watching children learn and discover new things.

Ms. Ashley

Preschool Teacher

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Ms. Ashley

Preschool Teacher

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Ms. Ashley is one of our Preschool teachers here at TLE - Liberty and has been with us since December 2021. She is a Kansas City native and enjoys crafts and cooking during her free-time. Ms. Ashley's goal is for children to learn and have fun!

Ms. Aydrea

Preschool Teacher

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Ms. Aydrea

Preschool Teacher

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Ms. Aydrea is one of our Preschool teachers here at TLE – Liberty and has been with us since December 2021. She is from Independence, MO and enjoys baking and painting in her free-time. Ms. Aydrea’s goal is to create a nurturing, positive learning environment to encourage easier learning.

Ms. Rose

Preschool Teacher

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Ms. Rose

Preschool Teacher

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Ms. Rose is one of our Preschool teachers here at TLE – Liberty and has been with us since August 2021. She is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii and enjoys reading and cooking during her free-time. Ms. Rose’s goal is to create a caring environment so that children will experience an enhanced learning opportunity.

Ms. Jasmine

Chef

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Ms. Jasmine

Chef

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Ms. Jasmine is our Chef here at TLE – Liberty and has been with us since April 2021. She is a Kansas City native and attended William Chrisman High School. In her free-time she enjoys cooking and dancing. Ms. Jasmine’s goal is to make sure everyone feels loved and to help children learn new things!

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

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