Phoenix - Happy Valley Preschool & Daycare Phoenix, AZ

As a new mom, I was extremely hesitant to take my baby to daycare. We have been welcomed so lovingly into the BEST environment for our girl! The teachers that aren’t even our primary teachers know our baby AND us. We have felt right at home since day one! I can’t recommend TLE enough!

My child goes to TLE Happy Valley, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the experience we’ve had so far. From day one, the infant room staff made me feel comfortable leaving him there, which is saying a lot because trusting someone else with your baby isn’t easy. They’ve been so kind, patient, and truly caring with him. I can tell they pay attention to the little things — whether it’s his mood, his routines, or just giving him extra comfort when he needs it. The room itself is always clean and organized, and I appreciate how the staff takes the time to communicate with me about his day — from naps and bottles to what kind of mood he was in. It makes me feel included even when I can’t be with him. I really like that they mix in both care and early learning, even at such a young age. He’s constantly exposed to new activities, songs, and sensory play, and I notice how much he’s growing and learning. At pickup, I usually get a happy, relaxed baby, which tells me he’s been well taken care of all day. I can’t say enough good things about the infant room staff — they’ve truly gone above and beyond for my son, and that means the world to me. Knowing he’s in such great hands gives me so much peace of mind while I’m at work. I’d definitely recommend TLE Happy Valley to any parent looking for a daycare that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely invested in the kids.

I honestly cannot say enough amazing things about TLE Happy Valley. From the admin staff to all the teachers, we know that our children are thoroughly cared for. Since attending TLE, our children have been THRIVING. It is such a welcoming and nurturing environment to each individual student. So thankful for our TLE family ?

Over the recent years we have encountered more and more former The Learning Experience students at BRAIN POWERS that are now in K-3rd grades and each time we see consistency in their attitudes; they are excited to learn and participate. Thank you for providing quality foundational behaviors and attitudes in your young students.

I cannot say enough positive things about The Learning Experience at Happy Valley. Understandably, I was quite nervous to send my first baby to daycare and return to work at 6 months. Especially because I myself work in early childhood education and knew what to look for. I went in with very high expectations because I was about to leave my whole world with them. TLE blew us away during our tour where we could see the engaged staff that loved each of their kiddos, lesson plans posted by each room detailing ways they will targeting each developmental area that day, and clear/consistent communication and pictures of my sons day through an app. Everyone can be on their best behavior for a tour. But after a month in, I knew the tour was a true reflection of how this daycare operates. Staff are incredibly kind and welcoming. They make my son smile and clap every time we walk in. He went from not sitting up on his own at 6 months to crawling, pulling to stand, babbling, and waving within a week. Peer modeling and caring staff really make a difference. We were blown away at the staffs dedication to work with our son with a complex medical history and help him develop his milestones. Mealtimes were so challenging at home trying new foods, but his teachers worked extra hard on exposure and took pictures in order to help me carry over the strategies they use. I am so grateful we found the learning experience and are overjoyed by how well our son is doing meeting milestones, learning everyday, and playing with other babies. Truly a different kind of daycare experience that is focused on learning and development. 10/10 would recommend.

The staff is wonderful: fun, engaging and always ready to helpfully encourage and assist your little one with whatever task is before them! The facility and rooms are always clean, bright, full of educational toys ready for use.

My 4 year old with Down Syndrome has been welcomed with open arms, literally! He is so loved by the teachers and staff and he’s learning so much. I’m so glad we found this center because he is thriving and I know he’s in good hands.

We feel so fortunate to have found TLE for our children. They are truly happy here, and it shows every day. The teachers and directors go above and beyond—they’re not only skilled and caring, but they clearly love what they do. We especially appreciate how the school organizes family events throughout the year, which really helps build a sense of community. The staff create such a nurturing, supportive environment, and we honestly don’t know what we would do without them.

We had so many wonderful moments at TLE. The directors and assistant director were very kind. Within a year, my son went from not understanding English at all to being able to communicate with his teachers in English—it’s truly amazing. Starting from the second week of school, he began to really enjoy going to school and loved every teacher. We are very grateful for all the care and attention the teachers have given to our child. Thank you, Miss Whittney, Miss Tara, and Miss Nikki.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at The Learning Experience! From the very first day, we were welcomed with warmth, professionalism, and an obvious passion for early childhood education. Our child is in the Twaddler classroom, and we’ve been so impressed with the level of care, communication, and dedication from every staff member. The directors and assistant director truly set the tone for the entire center. They are approachable, responsive, and always available to answer questions or provide updates. You can tell they genuinely care about each child’s well-being and work hard to ensure the center runs smoothly and safely. A special shoutout to the Twaddler teachers—you are simply amazing! Your patience, creativity, and nurturing energy have made such a positive impact on our child. We’ve watched them grow in confidence, communication, and social skills thanks to your consistent encouragement and structured, fun-filled routines. One of the things that stood out to us immediately is the cleanliness of the center. Every classroom, hallway, and shared space is spotless and well-maintained. It’s clear that hygiene and safety are top priorities here, which gives us great peace of mind. Another major highlight is the communication. We receive daily updates, photos, and detailed reports through the app, as well as regular check-ins and feedback from the teachers and directors. This transparency has helped us stay connected to our child’s day, even when we're apart. Most importantly, our child is thriving—happy, loved, and excited to go to daycare each morning. We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful, supportive environment where our child feels safe and valued. Thank you, The Learning Experience, for being a second home to our little one. You’ve exceeded every expectation!

We love TLE!!! We had our daughter in a Montessori for 2 plus years, and while I have nothing negative to say about the school, she was at. I can just say that she was not thriving and loving school the way that she does now. Prior to us coming to TLE my daughter would cry at drop off, have a difficult time getting out of the house because she didn’t want to Go to school and wasn’t building strong relationships. Since moving over, the mornings have been so easy, she loves going to school and seeing her teachers and friends. Her academic ability has soared, I think we’re on the cusp of reading, which is huge for a four-year-old (yay). I can’t say enough good things about Miss Whittney, Miss Tara, Miss Corin, Miss Maddie, and the rest of the TLE team!

TLE has been an absolute god send compared to Tutor Time. Our son was kicked out of Tutor Time and once we started going to TLE they actually worked with us as parents to help solve the issues that were going on instead of punishing our kid and the parents with last minute conversations. TLE has treated our children like one of their own and overall, the entire center feels like internal family. We would highly recommend TLE at Happy Valley for not only how clean the center is but the amazing staff that it comes with.

The staff at TLE Happy Valley have made my whole experience sending my kiddo to school for the first time comforting. Sending your kiddo somewhere for the first time is nerve racking enough so having the support and the app gives some reassurance. The app allows for me to know what he is up to during the day and what he has eaten throughout the day. Overall, this center is 5 stars!

The staff at TLE is warm, welcoming and thoughtful. They care for our little one and consider her interests and personality, guiding her with fun and educational activities to keep her engaged and growing. We appreciate the values of the school and the sense of community they bring. We highly recommend TLE Happy Valley for anyone looking for a structured but engaging experience for your little one.

We have never met a teacher we don’t love. Everyone is kind and you can tell they live what they do. Our daughter is always excited to go to “school.” Completely recommend!!!

TLE has been the home away from home for our three kids (4yr, 3yr and 6month old)! Before coming to TLE, we had horrible experiences at two different daycares prior. We felt so overwhelmed and helpless for our kiddos to find a place we felt our kids could be kids, learn, cared for and understood as individuals. TLE has given us that and more! Our kids became more confident over night, they are learning so much in both education and new social skills every day. The teachers are well connected with each of them, as individuals, and not just by the classroom as a whole. They understand that kids have emotions and will help them work thru those emotions. I can go to work knowing my kids are being treated with kindness and most importantly, my kids are happy when they come home!!! Honestly, I can go on about all the wonderful things they do for my kids. I cannot thank them enough for what they have provided for us.