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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.

Jessica P

5 months ago
TLE is the best thing we could have done for our daughter. Within the first year of parenthood, we had been to 4 different locations seeking the highest quality care. We have gone to two different TLE locations and I can confidently say that Sarah, Brandon, and their staff here in the Thornton ... Read more

Jessica P

5 months ago
TLE is the best thing we could have done for our daughter. Within the first year of parenthood, we had been to 4 different locations seeking the highest quality care. We have gone to two different TLE locations and I can confidently say that Sarah, Brandon, and their staff here in the Thornton location are all wonderful! The curriculum follows the L.E.A.P. program that gives the children everything they need to know and helps them advance in such a fun way. I highly recommend TLE Thornton!

Meet our TLE® Center team

Kayla Jones

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Kayla Jones

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Kayla, but everyone calls me Ms.Kayy. I began teaching in 2013 after I had my first son. In 2019 I began as a director in the ECE field before having my second son in 2021. I currently attend MSU Denver for my BA in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in culturally and linguistically diverse education. I couldn’t imagine a life not working with children! I look forward to building a partnership with all our lovely families!

Meghan McCoy

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Meghan McCoy

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

I have been with TLE since October of 2018; in ECE for 11 years. I strive to provide children with a fun, safe learning environment. On the weekends I like to watch true crime shows and spending time with my friends. I also enjoy getting together with my family to watch the Bronco games during football season.

Ozzy Garcia

Business Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ozzy Garcia

Business Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I have been with The learning Experience since January 2022, my goal is to get to know all of the children and families! In my spare time I like to play video games and basketball.

Hailey Strohfus

Infant Nursery Supervisor

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hailey Strohfus

Infant Nursery Supervisor

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

My name is Hailey and I have been with TLE for 6 years both in management and in the classroom. I loved being in management to help all the families and train teachers. I enjoy being a teacher so I can love on the babies . My goal is to always provide a safe environment for both the teachers and the kids.

Ashley Chavez

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ashley Chavez

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I love teaching and taking care of children of all ages. I have two beautiful children of my own. I coach high school volleyball at the Pinnacle Charter School. In my free time, I love to be outdoors and exploring.

Elianna Ruiz

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character:

Elianna Ruiz

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character:

Hi my name is Elianna and I have been with TLE since 2021. My goal is wo watch all of kiddos learn and grow everyday! I studied at Front Range and when I am not working I like softball, cooking, and helping others.

Kenia Leon-Zubia

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Kenia Leon-Zubia

Infant B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

I enjoy working with kids because I get to watch them grow and teach them life skills. On my free time I hang out with my son, and am looking forward to my daughter entering the world. I also, enjoy playing soccer and doing math.

Whitney Kaiser

Lead Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Whitney Kaiser

Lead Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Hi my name is Whitney and I have been with The Learning Experience since 2018. My goal is to always provide a fun and safe learning environment for all of our children. In my spare time I love karaoke, line dancing and concerts!

Elianna Ruiz

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character:

Elianna Ruiz

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character:

Hi my name is Elianna and I have been with TLE since 2021. My goal is wo watch all of kiddos learn and grow everyday! I studied at Front Range and when I am not working I like softball, cooking, and helping others.

Kenia Leon-Zubia

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Kenia Leon-Zubia

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

I enjoy working with kids because I get to watch them grow and teach them life skills. On my free time I hang out with my son, and am looking forward to my daughter entering the world. I also, enjoy playing soccer and doing math.

Krystal Guevara

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Krystal Guevara

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I am 33 years old. Born in Dallas, Texas, raised in Colorado, I love the Cowboys. I moved to Thornton 2 years ago with my partner. I have 4 children whom I love very much. I have 11years in Early Childhood and 2 years in medical. I love teaching children as well as them teaching me something new daily.

Taylor Kramer

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Taylor Kramer

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

I am 22 years old with a beautiful 3-year-old daughter whom I do anything and everything I can with. I love sports including volleyball, football, and lacrosse. I enjoy working with children because of all the energy they have.

Sheela Satar

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Sheela Satar

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Sheela and I have a daughter named Deeyar. I am currently taking classes in Early Childhood. I have lived in the US since 2019. I love working with kids because they are so easily happy!

Michelle Reyes

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Michelle Reyes

Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Michelle and I joined TLE on July 6, 2023. I just recently finished high school as an early graduate, and I plan to attend college to continue my education as a Preschool Teacher.

Sheela Satar

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Sheela Satar

Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Sheela and I have a daughter named Deeyar. I am currently taking classes in Early Childhood. I have lived in the US since 2019. I love working with kids because they are so easily happy!

Leslie Flores

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Leslie Flores

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I have been with The Learning Experience since July 2020. I love working in every classroom at T.L.E and making connections with children of every age. I hope to continue my ECE education while helping the children learn each day too.

Krystal Guevara

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Krystal Guevara

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I am 33 years old. Born in Dallas, Texas, raised in Colorado, I love the Cowboys. I moved to Thornton 2 years ago with my partner. I have 4 children whom I love very much. I have 11years in Early Childhood and 2 years in medical. I love teaching children as well as them teaching me something new daily.

Tanasia Contreras

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Tanasia Contreras

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi, my name is Tanasia. I have been working in childcare for a year and a half and absolutely love working with the kiddos. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

Tanasia Contreras

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Tanasia Contreras

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi, my name is Tanasia. I have been working in childcare for a year and a half and absolutely love working with the kiddos. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

Kellie Ringueberg

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Kellie Ringueberg

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

I have been working around kids of all ages; even up to school age, for as long as I can remember. I was previously a lead instructor at Mad Science for 5 years. I just love being fun and making jokes! I enjoy playing video games and learning about science in my free time.

Emily Polak

Preppers Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Emily Polak

Preppers Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi my name is Emily I am a teacher in the Preppers classroom. I do photography and hiking outside of work. I have been with the Learning Experience since January 2022. I absolutely love working with little kids it has been something I have wanted to do my whole life. Before I started working here I did a lot of volunteering at churches and helped take care of kids at a summer camp that I grew up at. I can't wait to see where this job takes me.

Shayla Pagels

Prepper A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Shayla Pagels

Prepper A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

My name is Shayla and I love working with the kiddos and being able to teach them how to grow and become successful individuals.

Kimberly Reyes

Prepper A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Kimberly Reyes

Prepper A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

My name is Kimberly and what I like the most about working with the kids is being able to see their development and how they can learn so many things!

Destiny Jimenez

Prepper B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Destiny Jimenez

Prepper B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hi my name is Destiny Jimenez. I got into childcare because I’m going to school to become a CPS worker I love working with the kids. I think every child deserves the best in life and just to help them and watch them grow is a blessing. I see my kids at our center as one of my own kids and I just love to be around them all the time

Laura Anaya

Prepper B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Laura Anaya

Prepper B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Laura and I have 2 kids. In my free time I love to have movie nights and enjoy snacks. I also enjoy spending time outdoors, and a fun fact about me is that I like to crochet.

Kimberly Reyes

Prepper A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Kimberly Reyes

Prepper A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

My name is Kimberly and what I like the most about working with the kids is being able to see their development and how they can learn so many things!

Leslie Flores

Preschool 2 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Leslie Flores

Preschool 2 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I have been with The Learning Experience since July 2020. I love working in every classroom at T.L.E and making connections with children of every age. I hope to continue my ECE education while helping the children learn each day too.

Brooke Willoughby

Preschool 3 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Brooke Willoughby

Preschool 3 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Hello my name is Brooke! I am so happy to welcome you to the twaddler classroom. I have been working with kids in childcare for over 10 years counting. I look forward to helping your kids grow and learn in a loving classroom environment. I am originally from New Zealand and love to bring my culture to life with lots of learning and fun activities!

Vanessa Torres

Chef

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Vanessa Torres

Chef

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hello my Name is Vanessa and I have been with The Learning Experience since 2021! I am from Chihuahua Mexico and when I am not working I love to spend time with my family!

Bernie A.

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Bernie A.

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Bernie and I have 3 years of experience in childcare. Some of my hobbies are music, art and exploring nature. I enjoy working with children because I love seeing them achieve their milestones.

Kelsei Trombetta

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Kelsei Trombetta

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Kelsei and I have been in childcare since 2021. I enjoy working with kids because I know I am helping them reach their milestones. I also love the connection I make with each of them.

Dakota Torres

Preschool 2 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Dakota Torres

Preschool 2 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My favorite thing about working with children is seeing how they grow into kind, smart, and amazing little humans!

Brooke Willoughby

Preschool 3

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Brooke Willoughby

Preschool 3

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Hello my name is Brooke! I am so happy to welcome you to the twaddler classroom. I have been working with kids in childcare for over 10 years counting. I look forward to helping your kids grow and learn in a loving classroom environment. I am originally from New Zealand and love to bring my culture to life with lots of learning and fun activities!

Bayleigh Covello

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Bayleigh Covello

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I love photography and started my own business in 2020, I do a wide variety of family friendly photos. I also love fishing with my husband including ice fishing. I also want to go back to school to get my teaching degree.

Taylor Kramer

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Taylor Kramer

Preschool 1 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

I am 22 years old with a beautiful 3-year-old daughter whom I do anything and everything I can with. I love sports including volleyball, football, and lacrosse. I enjoy working with children because of all the energy they have.

Nikki Borjas

UPK Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Nikki Borjas

UPK Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Nikki and I have been working in childcare for 2 years. I love working with children and getting to know each of their personalities. I enjoy watching them learn new things and grow everyday.

Whitney Kaiser

Lead Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Whitney Kaiser

Lead Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Hi my name is Whitney and I have been with The Learning Experience since 2018. My goal is to always provide a fun and safe learning environment for all of our children. In my spare time I love karaoke, line dancing and concerts!

Emily Polak

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Emily Polak

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi my name is Emily I am a teacher in the Preppers classroom. I do photography and hiking outside of work. I have been with the Learning Experience since January 2022. I absolutely love working with little kids it has been something I have wanted to do my whole life. Before I started working here I did a lot of volunteering at churches and helped take care of kids at a summer camp that I grew up at. I can't wait to see where this job takes me.

Vanessa Torres

Chef

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Vanessa Torres

Chef

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hello my Name is Vanessa and I have been with The Learning Experience since 2021! I am from Chihuahua Mexico and when I am not working I love to spend time with my family!

Bayleigh Covello

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Bayleigh Covello

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I love photography and started my own business in 2020, I do a wide variety of family friendly photos. I also love fishing with my husband including ice fishing. I also want to go back to school to get my teaching degree.

Zhala Shams

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Zhala Shams

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I love working with children because they show love and affection in different ways, but when they do it always feels genuine. The kiddos always know how to instantly melt your heart.

Achlin Gonzalez

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Achlin Gonzalez

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hello, my name is Achlin and I have been working with kids for about 5 years. I have my ECT and EQUIT certifications and schooling in behavioral health. I have enjoyed my years in teaching; everyday is a new and fun learning moment. To see the growth and being a part of their growth is once in a lifetime experience.

Stacy Schwebach

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Stacy Schwebach

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I am a mom of 3, Nini of 2 amazing boys. Being an infant teacher is amazing because of being able to watch them work things out in their head. It’s a beautiful thing to watch their brains work.

Valerie Torres

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Valerie Torres

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

My name is Valerie and I enjoy making a difference in each child’s life by teaching them different life lessons. I love watching them grow as well as learning from them. Each child is unique in their playfulness and creativity. “Each child is a divine opportunity to learn about this world through their eyes.”

Stacy Schwebach

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Stacy Schwebach

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I am a mom of 3, Nini of 2 amazing boys. Being an infant teacher is amazing because of being able to watch them work things out in their head. It’s a beautiful thing to watch their brains work.

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

Upcoming events

9
October

Professional Development Day

TLE Thornton will be closed this following Monday Oct. 9th for our Professional Development Day. We will re-open Tuesday Oct. 10th.

9
October

VOTE!

Head over to our Facebook page and help us vote for your favorite bulletin board created by our wonderful students and staff this month!

23
October

Book Fair!

Join us in our annual book fair this October 23rd- October 27th and help keep the love for reading alive!

27
October

Trunk or Treat/ Fall Festival!

Join us as we kick off Halloween with our Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival!

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