Massapequa Preschool & Daycare Massapequa, NY

Amy has been with TLE since October of 2018. She began as a teaching assistant in our infant classroom. Leading her to become the Twaddler Lead teacher before stepping into the role of Assistant Director in March 2020. In November 2020 Amy took over as Center Director. Amy has her education background in Early Childhood and Childhood Special Education. Amy graduated with her master's degree in early childhood administration in September 2022. Amy has a natural love for children and is always smiling and eager to provide the children in our program with a loving environment for them to play grow and learn.

Ed is an Administrator in a local hospital and Brooke is a Registered Nurse. They are the parents of three children of their own and share a love for learning. Brooke has always wanted to work with children and while their own children were attending The Learning Experience of Northport the Attard's fell in love with all that TLE stands for. They were so impressed with the curriculum, how much their children thrived at TLE and the Brand as a whole that they decided to open their own Center. Since 2015 they have enjoyed providing exceptional care to the Massapequa/Amityville community.

Ms. Charlize was our Infant A Teacher and Center opener, now she is TLE Massapequa's Assistant Director. She is currently in school to obtain her Bachelor’s in Psychology. She loves to play soccer and watch movie series. She has been at TLE for 3 years and loves being a teacher here because it gives her the opportunity to watch the kids learn and grow. She especially loves seeing her babies catch on to the sign language they are taught here!

Mr.Vinnie has been working as the chef here at TLE since 2022. He loves to swim at the beach and spend time with his daughter. All the kids know who Mr.Vinnie is and love to do fun activities with him when he steps into their classroom.

Ms. Mikki is our lead Infant B teacher! She absolutely loves working and spending her days with the TLE tiny humans.

Ms. Isabella is currently studying psychology with a focus in Adolescent development at Farmingdale State College. She loves working at TLE because it gives her the opportunity to work so closely with all our little learners. She is extremely passionate about children’s social and emotional development and looks forward to continuing working with all our little learners in the upcoming school year!

Ms. Sam recently graduated from Farmingdale State College this past May with her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement and Technology. Soon Ms. Sam will go on to pursue her Master’s Degree. She started with the infant class and then move to Toddlers, now she is going to be with the Twaddlers! She loves working with kids and it has been a great experience for her to watch the kids grow, learn, and develop their personalities.

Ms. Gabrielle has been with us for over 3 years, she started as our Prepper Lead Teacher and has since moved into being one of our Pre-K Lead Teachers. Ms. Gabrielle has 2 children of her own and brings her nurturing nature with her into the classroom to teach the children new things every day.

Ms. Terry is a fun and caring person to be around. When Ms. Terry was younger her mother was a Nanny and she used to help her after school with the kids. That is what led Ms. Terry to want to teach children. Ms. Terry loves being at TLE because the staff is nice, and she has a lot of fun being around the kids.

Ms. Kayla has her associate in early childhood education and will soon be working on her Bachelors. On her free time, she enjoys watching movies or hanging with her friends. She has been working with kids for 10 years now. Ms. Kayla loves being a teacher because she can make a difference in children's lives. TLE is a great work environment, and it was great to be welcomed with kind open arms.

Ms. Sarah has been working at TLE for two years. She loves working with children because of their endless energy, creativity and unique perspective they bring to everyday life. Being part of their growth and learning journey is truly a rewarding experience. The laughter and happiness of the children at TLE make every day worthwhile and remind me why Ms. Sarah loves what she does.

Ms. Selena loves filling her classroom with fun and laughter! She enjoys teaching the kids new things and playing music so everyone can dance together. One of her favorite things is teaching her students Spanish and watching them proudly use their new words. Ms. Selena is always ready for a dance party, and her students know she has the best moves. Outside of school, she loves making fun dancing videos on TikTok and sharing her joy with others.

Ms. Galie has been a part of TLE since 2024. She enjoys working in the Infant classroom, cherishing every smile, milestone, and cuddle the babies bring. She loves spending her days with them, bringing comfort, laughter, and discovery to each moment. Watching each baby grow and reach new milestones is one of the most rewarding parts of her day. Ms. Galie takes pride in creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels loved and cared for. Her gentle nature and dedication help her build strong connections with both the babies and their families.

Ms. Rosabel has been a ray of sunshine in every classroom she visits since joining TLE! She loves sharing her cheer with children of all ages—from our tiniest infants to our energetic preschool friends. Ms. Rosabel enjoys being a positive team member and treasures seeing how each child is unique. She believes every child has something special to teach, and she loves learning from them just as much as they learn from her. Her warm smile and joyful spirit make every day a little brighter!

Ms. Andrea first got into childcare simply looking for a job, but after having two daughters of her own, she realized she truly had a passion for working with children. She loves being around kids and enjoys watching them grow, learn, and discover new things every day. Now, she’s excited to continue her journey and explore even more opportunities here at TLE.

Ms. Melissa is a wonderful part of our TLE family! She loves visiting each classroom and spending time with every child. No matter where she goes, Ms. Melissa enjoys teaching the kids new things and watching their faces light up when they understand something for the first time. She jumps right in to help with projects, join fun activities, and share in all the excitement of learning. Every day, she brings energy, kindness, and a big smile that makes our classrooms even brighter!

Ms. Angie has been working with children for nearly three years and absolutely loves it! One of her favorite parts of the job is seeing what the kids bring from home and how they apply it at school. She especially enjoys watching them show their independence and grow in confidence. Ms. Angie loves doing fun activities with her class and takes pride in teaching them new things—like how to write and express themselves in creative ways.

Ms. Emani has been part of the TLE family since 2024. Growing up in a big family, she’s always loved being around kids and taking care of them. That passion led her to pursue a career in childcare. Since joining TLE, she’s learned so much about teaching and understanding children in new and creative ways. Her goal is to become an ABA therapist one day so she can continue helping kids grow and thrive.

Ms. Karla loves working with kids because every day is an adventure! As a preschool teacher, she learns all sorts of silly things—like how to make the funniest faces and play the silliest games. She has endless fun with her students and loves hearing all their creative and giggly ideas. When she’s not in the classroom, you might find Ms. Karla coaching soccer, cooking up something yummy, or trying out a brand-new hobby. She’s always excited to discover something new to share with her students, whether it’s a tasty recipe or a fun game

Mr. Jahir loves spending time with our preschool class because every day brings something fun and exciting! He enjoys doing creative activities and projects with the kids,and seeing them smile and grow as they learn new things. Mr. Jahir is always ready to join in on the laughter, games, and hands-on adventures. Outside of the classroom, he dreams of becoming a videographer and capturing amazing stories on camera. For now, he’s making wonderful memories with his students—one fun day at a time!