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Our Caring & Experienced Staff

Teacher quality remains the top reason why families choose The Learning Experience Long Island City.

Beekman

Our daughter has completed 3K and will soon graduate from Pre-K, and we could not be happier with our experience. This year, she’s been with Ms. Nancy and Ms. Gaby, who have supported her both socially and academically. She comes home excited and always shares details about her day, which speaks volumes. As parents, we truly appreciate the structure and thoughtful curriculum. The Director, Ms. Erika, and Assistant Director, Ms. Veronica, are always responsive and create a genuinely warm, welcoming environment. We also love the daily updates, photos, and reminder texts through the app—it really helps us stay connected to her day. We intentionally chose this school as our top choice for Pre-K, and it has exceeded our expectations. We’ll be very sad to move on in September to a traditional school, but we’re so grateful for the strong foundation she’s built here. These early years have clearly helped her grow and, most importantly, made her excited about learning.

David

The Learning Experience LIC is a wonderful daycare. We have had our daughter there since she was 4 months old in the Infant A room. From the beginning the facility and the staff made us feel welcomed and inspired in us a trust to leave our little girl under their care throughout the day. Like anything in life there are always bumps in the road, but even when an issue does arise we feel that our voices are heard and that there is care and understanding in the manner with which things are addressed. If you’re considering this location as a place for your little one I would say you’re making a great choice.

Becca

I had my two sons ages 6 months and 3 years old enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year. I cannot say enough about the care, warmth, and educational experience they both received! My 3 year old attended as a 3k student in which the love, warmth, and guidance he received from Ms. Michelle and Ms. Galilea was unparalleled. He was challenged with new letters, engaged in fun arts projects, and was frequently brought outside with his friends. My 6 month year old received above and beyond attention and care from Ms. Jo-ann, Ms. Ashley, Ms. Karina, and Ms. Esther. When he left they created a book to remember TLE by--and weeks later when we would say Ms. Esthers name he would smile and make noises! All the teachers knew both my boys personally and would communicate daily about their milestones. The admin team at the time of Ms. Erica and Mr. Richard were also phenomenal. They communicated effectively, and despite running a school with so many young people, knew my boys well! TLE felt like a home away from home. We had traveled to the daycare/3K site and only left to be closer to home and have less of a commute. If you are in the LIC area, I cannot recommend both the care and educational experience of the Learning Experience!

Safety & Peace of Mind

Long Island City families consistently report feeling secure about the supervision, entry protocols, and overall safety standards at our Center.

K S.

My son attended TLE for three years, and I’m really thankful for the time he spent there. I especially want to thank Ms. Ambar, Ms. Laurry, Ms. Tania, Ms. Luz, and Ms. Monet for being so caring and involved with him. The management team, Ms. Erika and Mr. Richard were always supportive. One of the things I really appreciated about TLE was how flexible they were. They had fewer holidays compared to other places, which honestly made things so much easier for our family. I also liked that we could drop off and pick up our kids right from their classrooms—it felt transparent, and we got to say hello to the teachers and other kids every day. Because of that, we got to know all of my son’s classmates, and by graduation, it felt like we were part of a little community. There were a lot of parent-involved events too, which might feel like a lot at the time, but looking back, I’m glad we got to be part of those moments. They go by fast.

S W.

Our daughter has been at TLE since she was two and is now about to graduate from Pre-K. We absolutely love this school and so does she! The teachers here are incredibly caring and attentive, which gives us great peace of mind as parents. The administration is always easy to reach and helpful. Seeing the teachers’ warm smiles every morning makes drop-off a happy and reassuring moment every day. Highly recommend!

Vivi

My baby recently joined the toddler class, and we’re very happy with the experience so far. The staff and teachers are supportive, thoughtful, patient, and attentive. My baby seems happy and comfortable while at daycare.

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Cleanliness & Classroom Environment

Our parents regularly comment on the exceptional hygiene standards and welcoming atmosphere of our Long Island City classrooms.

Kate S.

Both of our children attend TLE and my husband and I are so happy with our experience. The teachers and staff are fantastic: thoughtful, kind, and communicative. Our youngest had some health challenges as a baby that we struggled to figure out. Thanks to their years of experience, the teachers and staff (especially Erika!) helped us reach a correct diagnosis much more quickly than we would have on our own. I can't thank them enough for their compassion and guidance during that tough time! Now our youngest is THRIVING. Both of our kids are happy, intelligent, kind kids and I know that's largely because we made the right choice in going with TLE.

Wendy G.

I feel so lucky that my baby has been attending TLE since she was one year old. All the teachers there are so sweet and friendly. Now my baby is in the prep class and we love her teachers, Ms. Kimberly and Ms. Fernanda. They are great teachers, always with a warm smile, very patient, and prepare a lot of activities for the kids every day. My daughter loves them very much. She looks forward to going to school every day! Thank you for making such a wonderful time for all kids there.

Yuval K.

The Learning Experience is truly amazing! The staff creates a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. A special thank you to Ms. Elaine and Araceli for their incredible care, patience, and dedication—they make a huge difference every day. The facility is clean, well-organized, and filled with engaging activities. I highly recommend The Learning Experience to any parent looking for a loving and supportive place for their child!

Learning, Development, & Child Growth

Some of the most meaningful feedback we receive is about the tangible growth and academic progress parents see in their children after enrolling at our Center.

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Shyrene W.

This was my first day care experience and I can honestly say I am proud to have made this decision. Day care is very scary for first time parents and it does take the child some time to adjust. However, the learning experience was very patient with our daughter and attentive to her needs. I could literally drop her off and feel no worries because I know that she is safe and monitored with the best support. Ms Pam and Ms Elani are highly qualified and trained teachers who genuinely care and work very hard each and every day to give the children the best early education start. I would not have traded this experience for anything. TLE also makes parent feel comfortable and at easy with their easy to monitor camera system and phone application. I love watching my little one become so involved and seeing her progression makes me know that I made the right choice.

Valin

TLE-LIC is our first experience with a childcare center for our 3 y/o. We were so nervous, especially in light of the ongoing pandemic. The staff is so welcoming, reassuring, and attentive. The school has strict COVID protocols and are serious about travel protocols. They call to check on our son when he's out sick and are so easy to access via phone/email. Our son has learned so much in the short time he's been at the school. The only reason we're leaving is because he's starting regular Pre-K in the fall. So sad to be going!

Shirley

My son joined the preschool class in March 2021 at TLE when he turned 3 years old. He learned speaking English from zero (we speak a second language at home) within a month. He makes good friends at school and really enjoys his time at TLE. The staffs are supper friendly, warm, and responsive. A big THANK YOU to Ms. Nazmin and Ms. Hennie for managing the dedicated team and assuring COVID protocols that I feel safe to drop my child every day. A special THANK YOU to Ms. Mary - thank you for all the love and care you gave to Aiden. You are such an excellent teacher that we are sad to say goodbye. My son really misses you after we moved to California . We are grateful having my son joining TLE family and I highly recommend this daycare.

Kindergarten Readiness and School Preparation

One of the most common reasons families choose The Learning Experience Long Island City is our whole-child approach to kindergarten readiness.

Keren

We joined the TLE family in January 2021. My daughter joined the infant classroom at 4 months old. As this is our first daughter, you can imagine how nervous we were when choosing a daycare, but we are so happy we chose TLE. The staff is warm, friendly and professional and our daughter looks like she's having a great time. We can already see huge leaps in her development. The pictures and updates we get in the app are amazing and let us know our daughter is being cared for all day long. Definitely recommend!

Melanie

Our daughter joined the infant class at the learning experience when she was 4 month-old. Since then, we have been very happy of our experience at the LIC location. With the current pandemic crisis, they are taking all the necessary steps to ensure a safe environment which remains very welcoming, joyful and warm for the kids. Our baby grew so much since she started daycare, she gets to do craft projects, enjoy the playground and interact with same age babies. Teachers and staff are always kind and very responsive. Attentive to our daughter needs for feeding and naps. Daily pictures through the app are definitely a huge bonus.

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Communication with Parents

Families consistently praise the responsiveness of our team, receiving daily updates through the Bubbles and Friends app, including photos, meal reports, nap times, and activity summaries.

  • Parent-teacher scheduling
  • Immediate incident communication
  • Open-door classroom visits
Komal

TLE was the very first daycare experience for my family. When I say this center exceeded any expectations for this nervous mama - that is a true understatement. Hennie and Nazmin run the center and are always responsive, professional and HAPPY. You can tell they (and all of the teachers there) truly love what they do. My 3.5 year old daughter had a few teachers including Ms. Audrey, Ms. Za and Ms. Mary. My daughter raved about each and every one of them. My 1.5 year old son had Ms. Angie and Ms. Monet and the fact that during drop-off he would literally jump out of my arms to go into theirs was priceless. TLE uses an app to share how much the kids ate, activities they did and uploaded multiple pictures throughout the day. They did a great job of implementing masks for kids 2+. They have a fantastic curriculum and the center is phenomenal on the inside including an extensive play area called Make Believe Blvd which has an insane amount of toys and an interactive smart board. They also have an indoor playground. Not a dime was spared in ensuring kids would literally never get bored! Nazmin/Hennie- I wish you all the success for the years to come and I'll never forget the impact your center has made on my kids. You gave my pandemic-born toddler a reason to smile everyday and love strangers. You encouraged my daughter to embrace in friendships that she will forever be grateful for. We are so incredibly sad to be leaving. Our most heartfelt "thank you" to all of the TLE LIC staff for setting the bar so high and an absolutely unforgettable experience.

Yaquta

Initially, I was very hesitant to send my daughter to daycare. During the pandemic lockdown, she was with me 24/7 and I wasn't sure how she would react to the daycare setting and being with other kids. I had many concerns about how TLE deals with toddlers, their food, interaction with other kids, etc. Nazmin and Hennie were very helpful in answering all my questions (and I asked a lot of questions!). The first week was hard for my daughter. I was debating if I should continue to send her to TLE or not. But things improved dramatically in the 2nd week. My daughter's engagement level increased a lot, she was so happy and excited about going to the daycare and her teachers Ms. Katherine, Ms. Ruth, and Ms. Angelie. I am also really glad that my daughter is learning so many new activities there, and her vocabulary has improved a lot! Now she doesn't even look back to say goodbye to us when we drop her off at TLE. At times she cries on the weekends and wants me to call her teacher. This is the biggest proof for me that my daughter is in good hands at TLE.

Why Long Island City Families Choose Our Center

Across 86+ reviews, Long Island City families consistently highlight the same strengths.

  • Attentive, caring teachers

    Staff who know each child by name and build genuine relationships

  • Clean, organized classrooms

    High hygiene standards and well-maintained learning spaces

  • A strong learning environment

    Structured curriculum with measurable developmental outcomes

  • Children excited to attend

    Kids who look forward to school and ask to go on weekends

  • Noticeable developmental progress

    Parents see real growth in confidence, language, and social skills

  • Responsive communication

    Daily updates, open-door policy, and proactive parent outreach

*Reviews on this page are sourced from Google Business Profile and internal parent satisfaction surveys. We do not edit, filter, or fabricate reviews.

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