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Meet our TLE® Center team

Jade Ciraco

Director of Operations

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Nadine Box

Center Director of Curriculum & Family Relations

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Amy Gauvin

Regional Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Jhana Pardue

Owner

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Sonila Duhanxhiu

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Lisa Brennan

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Kathryn Diamond

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Maricela Medina

Chef

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Vilma Kafexhiu

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Jazmin Consuegra

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Claudia Sandoval

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Clarisabel Carvajal

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Alexis Gilrios

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Marielsy Reyes De Ortega

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Daniela Rodriguez

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Nicole Jaramillo

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Isabel Atuesta

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Karina Velasquez

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Diana Vega

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Laura Brennan

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Aloysha Rodriguez

Kindergarten Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Deidre Banks

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Erin Gorski

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Shamelis Barajas

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Jeannette Rivera

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Yamilka Alvarez

Assistant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

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 and Friends Theme Song

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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

See what parents are saying about TLE Childcare Centers.

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Paola GUTIERREZ

PG
3 months ago
Ms. Diana is an amazing teacher! We had the pleasure of having both our girls in VPK with her. The amount of growth my girls have had because of her has been amazing! The Learning Experience has great administration from ownership to the front desk. I highly recommend having your little one her... Read more

Paola GUTIERREZ

PG
3 months ago
Ms. Diana is an amazing teacher! We had the pleasure of having both our girls in VPK with her. The amount of growth my girls have had because of her has been amazing! The Learning Experience has great administration from ownership to the front desk. I highly recommend having your little one here. It’s safe, super clean with an attentive and loving staff. We will miss them but we’re so blessed we had our girls here!

Alexandra MAY

AM
3 months ago
I’m so happy that my daughter became a small member of this big amazing family. I’m very grateful to miss Hanna, miss Nadine and all the teachers who listened to me so carefully and who addressed all our needs without giving any negative attitude. This is our third daycare and I was... Read more

Alexandra MAY

AM
3 months ago
I’m so happy that my daughter became a small member of this big amazing family. I’m very grateful to miss Hanna, miss Nadine and all the teachers who listened to me so carefully and who addressed all our needs without giving any negative attitude. This is our third daycare and I was waiting for the spot available for the long 6 months before my daughter started it. The cozy atmosphere and the warm feeling I got here during the tour provided by miss Nadine is what these beautiful people give you and your baby on an everyday basis. I see how my daughter feels more and more comfortable and happier which never happened with 2 previous daycares. We love all our teachers ??? miss Sue, miss Claudia you’re the best! This is what every other daycare is supposed to be- Love, Care and Positive atmosphere ??

K'lon'sMasterPiece

klmp
3 months ago
This school is absolutely wonderful, my daughter is thriving, Thanks to Miss Isabel her teacher. Miss Nadine and all of the teachers and staff are very patient to listen our concerns, they make themselves available to talk about your child and how us both can make her learning experience better... Read more

K'lon'sMasterPiece

klmp
3 months ago
This school is absolutely wonderful, my daughter is thriving, Thanks to Miss Isabel her teacher. Miss Nadine and all of the teachers and staff are very patient to listen our concerns, they make themselves available to talk about your child and how us both can make her learning experience better. I Love them a lot!

Lauren MOORE

LM
3 months ago
Ms Nicole and Ms Daniela have helped my son transition to the new school and friends so smoothly. He loves his daily activities and learning with his new friends. There was a waitlist but it was worth the wait as he loves going.

Lauren MOORE

LM
3 months ago
Ms Nicole and Ms Daniela have helped my son transition to the new school and friends so smoothly. He loves his daily activities and learning with his new friends. There was a waitlist but it was worth the wait as he loves going.

Carmen H

CH
3 months ago
I was very nervous sending my now 2 year old for the first time to daycare, and very anxious about leaving him with someone new. Ms. Vilma (his Mima)and Ms. Karina have made me feel very comfortable leaving him in their hands almost immediately. As soon as we get to class in the morning, Ms. Vi... Read more

Carmen H

CH
3 months ago
I was very nervous sending my now 2 year old for the first time to daycare, and very anxious about leaving him with someone new. Ms. Vilma (his Mima)and Ms. Karina have made me feel very comfortable leaving him in their hands almost immediately. As soon as we get to class in the morning, Ms. Vilma greets him with the biggest smile and runs to hold and hug him with her special words "come to mama". The staff is amazing! You can tell that they truly care about all of the children in their care and most important they also emphasize cleanliness. We are blessed with these amazing teachers and we will miss them so much as we level up to his big boy classroom. Mima and Karina we love you!

sarika CHEVVA

SC
3 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Learning Experience - New Tampa ! Ms. Nicole and Ms. Daniela are absolutely wonderful teachers who genuinely care for each child’s growth and happiness. Their nurturing and patient approach makes each day exciting and enriching for m... Read more

sarika CHEVVA

SC
3 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Learning Experience - New Tampa ! Ms. Nicole and Ms. Daniela are absolutely wonderful teachers who genuinely care for each child’s growth and happiness. Their nurturing and patient approach makes each day exciting and enriching for my son, who is always eager to go to school. From engaging activities that foster learning to a warm and welcoming environment, Ms. Nicole and Ms. Daniela ensure that every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. We’re grateful for the creativity, kindness, and structure they bring into the classroom each day!

Melissa

Fallon & Brooks
8 months ago
I'm honored to share my opinion and experience of The Learning Experience (TLE) at New Tampa. From the moment we enrolled our daughter in TLE back in 2021, we knew we had made the best decision for her care & development….well worth waiting on the waitlist to be a part o... Read more

Melissa

Fallon & Brooks
8 months ago
I'm honored to share my opinion and experience of The Learning Experience (TLE) at New Tampa. From the moment we enrolled our daughter in TLE back in 2021, we knew we had made the best decision for her care & development….well worth waiting on the waitlist to be a part of this amazing family. All the staff here are incredibly warm, attentive, and truly caring towards every child in their care. It is really like a family here. So, when we were ready to enroll my son in Jan 2024-when he turned 2, we were even more pleased with how amazing all his teachers were too. All the teachers here go above & beyond to create a nurturing & stimulating environment where our children feel safe, happy, and eager to learn. The curriculum at this daycare is nothing short of exceptional. It is thoughtfully designed to support each child's individual learning and development needs, fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning. We love the Bubbles & Friends App and also seeing their progress throughout the day with pictures and videos. I check the App everyday. My daughter is in Ms Yeni's & Ms Lilly's VPK class and words can't describe how much I appreciate all they do for her. Ms Yeni & Ms Lilly are the perfect combination with showing patience, guidance and support while also having a firm command -that every child at that age needs…and my daughter just loves them. We are so sad she will be moving on to kindergarten in the fall but we feel confident she will thrive due to her experience at TLE daycare. My son is in the Twaddlers (2-3 year olds) with Ms Clari, Ms Ya-ya (Claudia), Ms Sou, & Ms Lexi and we are so incredibly blown away by how well he transitioned because we had his grandmother watching him prior. At first, I was concerned with how many little ones are in his class but let me tell you how perfect this dynamic is for my son….he's having so much fun with not only all his peers in his classroom but also with his teachers. It is such a good feeling when I drop him off and know he is in good hands..we just love his teachers. And he adore his teachers too. He has made tremendous progress since attending and we credit this to his dedicated teachers for their fun-loving care, their support, and the structure they provide. We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful daycare that not only provides exceptional care for our children but also prioritizes their growth and development. I must also mention the support staff and the leadership here at TLE - how attentive and caring they are. Not only do they know every child's name, I believe they are the reason why TLE performs at such a high degree. They are the glue to maintaining structure while also upholding a positive-family feeling environment. We wholeheartedly recommend The Learning Experience to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their little ones.
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We offer an easy-to-use smartphone app and an array of ways to help you stay connected.

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