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Meet our TLE® Center team

Juanita Herrera

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace and Charity

Meghan Macey

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Morghan Brooks

Business Manager

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Ashley Chavez

Infant A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Stephanie Lee

Infant/Toddler Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hailey Strohfus

Infant Nursery Supervisor

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Maria Campos

Lead Toddler A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Annissa Rodriguez

Toddler B Co-Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Azjhanae Conway

Lead Toddler B Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Jazmin Sunada

Toddler A Co-Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Elianna Ruiz

Twaddler A Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Kenia Leon-Zubia

Twaddler A Co- Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Lexxis Bates

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Shayla Pagels

Prepper A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Laura Anaya

Lead Preschool 1-A Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Leslie Flores

Preschool 2 Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Karla Zepeda

Preschool 1-B Co-Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Alayzha Gutierrez

Preschool 2 Co-Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Phoebe Phonics

Nikki Borjas

UPK Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Evelyn B.

Lead Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Achlin Gonzalez

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Tahmina Haroon

Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Olga Dozal

Support Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Emily Polak

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Nicole Sandoval

Lead Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibbon

Izaiah Hertzing

Teachers Assistant

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

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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Amber

Leah & Libby
7 months ago
I just wanted to send a note to say how lovely the staff at TLE is. Every morning my girls are greeted, by name, by multiple teachers even those from other classrooms. The admin team is always so friendly and helpful as well. A special shout out to Miss Ashley and Miss Hailey who are just so... Read more

Amber

Leah & Libby
7 months ago
I just wanted to send a note to say how lovely the staff at TLE is. Every morning my girls are greeted, by name, by multiple teachers even those from other classrooms. The admin team is always so friendly and helpful as well. A special shout out to Miss Ashley and Miss Hailey who are just so kind and it warms my heart to hear that they are missing Leah and still pop into Toddlers to say hi to her and get a quick hug. It is so nice to know how much the teachers care for your child as an individual. Libby was nervous to move up to Preschool 1B because she loved Miss Laura and Miss Mel so much but she has had nothing but good things to say so far! I feel very lucky to have peace of mind knowing my daughters are learning so much and have teachers who truly care for them every day. Please share my appreciation with the team!

Camille

James
7 months ago
The Learning Experience Thornton is truly amazing. Every single person who works there is overflowing with care and compassion for the children. My child is so excited to go to TLE every day, and is always happy at the end of the day (sometimes even sad when we have to go home!). Every interact... Read more

Camille

James
7 months ago
The Learning Experience Thornton is truly amazing. Every single person who works there is overflowing with care and compassion for the children. My child is so excited to go to TLE every day, and is always happy at the end of the day (sometimes even sad when we have to go home!). Every interaction we've had is positive, the activities are fun, and my child has learned and grown so much in the year that we've been at TLE. Highly, highly recommend TLE to anyone - it's warm, joyful, charming and your children will be cared for at the highest standards. Thank you to everyone at TLE for making it feel like home!

Laura

Matilda
7 months ago
We love TLE Thornton! Great communication and very clean facility. All the teachers really care for the children and are friendly.

Laura

Matilda
7 months ago
We love TLE Thornton! Great communication and very clean facility. All the teachers really care for the children and are friendly.

Camille

James
7 months ago
The Learning Experience Thornton is truly amazing. Every single person who works there is overflowing with care and compassion for the children. My child is so excited to go to TLE every day, and is always happy at the end of the day (sometimes even sad when we have to go home!). Every interact... Read more

Camille

James
7 months ago
The Learning Experience Thornton is truly amazing. Every single person who works there is overflowing with care and compassion for the children. My child is so excited to go to TLE every day, and is always happy at the end of the day (sometimes even sad when we have to go home!). Every interaction we've had is positive, the activities are fun, and my child has learned and grown so much in the year that we've been at TLE. Highly, highly recommend TLE to anyone - it's warm, joyful, charming and your children will be cared for at the highest standards. Thank you to everyone at TLE for making it feel like home!

Jessica PETERSON

47 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 PETERSON

11 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!
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