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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.

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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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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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Kelley

Schwartz
4 months ago
she was so excited and did the count down everyday until June 21 arrived. For the first time in several months when I picked my daughter up from daycare she was smiling and happy. I just want to thank Ms. Shannon and the staff at TLE for making Madison a priority and my day worry free knowi... Read more

Kelley

Schwartz
4 months ago
she was so excited and did the count down everyday until June 21 arrived. For the first time in several months when I picked my daughter up from daycare she was smiling and happy. I just want to thank Ms. Shannon and the staff at TLE for making Madison a priority and my day worry free knowing she is being well taken care of and all of her needs met. The staff is more like family then daycare providers.

Kelley

Schwartz
4 months ago
Due to the pandemic of 2020 and my daughter having to go remote for school I had to move her to a different daycare that could accommodate her schedule and mine. Day after day she expressed how unhappy she was and that she just wanted to go back to The Learning Experience. I finally called M... Read more

Kelley

Schwartz
4 months ago
Due to the pandemic of 2020 and my daughter having to go remote for school I had to move her to a different daycare that could accommodate her schedule and mine. Day after day she expressed how unhappy she was and that she just wanted to go back to The Learning Experience. I finally called Ms. Shannon with my fingers crossed, I explained to her how unhappy my daughter was and questioned is there anyway you could take her back. Ms. Shannon was upset to hear that my daughter was so upset. Her words to me were my heart is broken to hear this and yes you need to bring her back. Well that evening when I told my daughter you're GOING BACK

Heather

Clement-Norris
9 months ago
Oh my gosh, where to start?! Our son started at The Learning Experience (TLE) Tyngsboro after his in-home daycare suddenly closed their doors. I e-mailed TLE's director Shannon in an absolute PANIC at 6am on a Monday morning and she was immediately on my phone 5-minutes later reassuring me... Read more

Heather

Clement-Norris
9 months ago
Oh my gosh, where to start?! Our son started at The Learning Experience (TLE) Tyngsboro after his in-home daycare suddenly closed their doors. I e-mailed TLE's director Shannon in an absolute PANIC at 6am on a Monday morning and she was immediately on my phone 5-minutes later reassuring me that TLE not only had a spot for our son, but that she would be happy to meet with us that day to talk. Shannon and Kori (assistant director) sat through my first-time-mom laundry list of questions and made my husband and I feel secure about absolutely everything. By that afternoon we decided on TLE for our son and we are SO glad we did. The environment is well maintained, beautiful and perfectly stimulating for little minds, the tuition is right on par with other childcare facilities and the staff loves our son just as much as we do! We look forward to many years to come at TLE Tyngsboro.

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Meet our TLE® Center team

Shannon Doherty

Regional Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

Shannon Doherty

Regional Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Miss Chievous

I have been in the Early Childhood Education field for over 30 years as a Teacher, Assistant Director, Director, Area Regional Manager, and I owned and operated a family child care while my children were growing up. I have been married to my husband, Michael, for 28 years and I have two beautiful daughters. Hanna, who graduated from Michigan State and currently attends The University of South Carolina for Grad school and Sadie, who is in her freshman year at Lesley University. I enjoy spending time with my family and creating wonderful memories.

Antoinette Tengey

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Antoinette Tengey

Center Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

I have been working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2016, I worked as a teacher and now a center director. Prior to pursuing teaching, I was in the business industry. I graduated with a Higher National Diploma in Supply Chain Management and a degree in Business Administration from the University of Ghana. I spent six years in the finance and manufacturing industry. Currently, I am pursuing master’s in early childhood education. I have decided to make early childhood education my life’s work, because I believe a child’s education is one of the most valuable assets in the world. I enjoy being with children and love the opportunity to help and watch them grow and flourish. I have 4 children of my own, two of whom have graduated from TLE and the other two are still in TLE. They love it as much as I do.

Erin Riel

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Erin Riel

Assistant Director

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi, my name is Erin. I have been working in Early Childhood Education since 2017. I started at TLE in Florida in 2019 as a Toddler Teacher and quickly worked my way up to administration in 2021. I then had an amazing opportunity to open a brand new TLE as director in 2022. After a year, we decided it was best to relocate back to Massachusetts where we have more family around. My husband and I have a three-year-old son who has been attending TLE since he was 11 weeks old. I love being a part of the TLE family!

Lauren Mariano

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Lauren Mariano

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

My name is Lauren Mariano. I live in Pepperell with my husband Paul and our cat Lilly. I graduated from Middlesex Community College in 2008 with my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working in childcare for 17 years primarily with Infants and Toddlers. I have a passion for young children and love to watch them learn and grow. In my spare time I love to have game nights with my husband and friends, read, dance, and cook. My favorite color is green. My favorite food is popcorn.

Lory Shaw

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Lory Shaw

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hello My name is Lory Shaw and I have been working in childcare with infants/toddlers for 19 years. I am lead teacher certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. I have my childhood associate from the council of professional recognition in Washington, DC. I live in Tyngsboro with my grandchildren and have resided there for 35+ years. Spending time with my family and my grandchildren is what I love to do most.

Annmarie Calascibetta

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Annmarie Calascibetta

Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

I am the infant A teacher. I'm loving every minute of it. I have the chance to bond with these new babies entering childcare. I love integrating music and movement into our daily activities, and love seeing them grow.

Shakira Willet

Assistant Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Shakira Willet

Assistant Infant Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hi, my name is Shakira Willett. I am an Alumni from Academy of Notre Dame, class of 2021. I’m from the town of Groton Mass. I started as a co-teacher in the Infant B classroom at TLE in September of 2023. I just love being able to help the little learners grow, learn and explore new things. I strive to be as helpful to everyone around me, whether that be my coworkers, parents or children!

Maritza Velez

Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Maritza Velez

Cook

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Maritza is a gentle soul who comes with a lot of experience working as a cook. She has been with the TLE family for about a year and recently transferred from a sister facility to join us. She is a mother of 4 beautiful daughters and a grandmother of 3. Her favorite activity is baking, and spending time with her family.

Janet Conlon

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

Janet Conlon

Floater

Favorite TLE® Character: Two Plus Toucan

In 2018 I began working at The Learning Experience in Tyngsboro at that time I was the cook. Now I have ventured towards being an assistant float. I am a high school graduate and have received my culinary associate’s degree at Le Cordon Bleu. I love working with the children. It is so beautiful to me to see them learn and grow. I describe myself as someone who loves baking/cooking, loves animals and a very friendly person. I have 3 children and a dog. On my time off I love kayaking, walking trails and I especially love spending time with my friends and family. My future goal is to be the best certified teacher I can be. I love seeing the difference I can make in a child’s life. With enough experience I plan on running my own class someday.

Lauren Hernandez

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Lauren Hernandez

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Pablo Pigasso

Lauren is a graduate from UMass Lowell with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Psychology. She is working on her master’s in early childhood education, remotely, at Grand Canyon University. She is passionate about shaping young minds and getting to know new people. Her favorite food is mac n cheese, and favorite color is orange. She loves and enjoys doing art projects with the children.

Sonia Asante

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Sonia Asante

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

With a heart full of love for children, Ms. Sonia brings her radiant energy and expertise to our Centre! She is not just a teacher; she's a warm and nurturing presence that children adore. Her warm and effective communication ensures that children feel heard, valued, and understood. When she's not in the classroom, you can find Ms. Sonia teaching at her local church's Sunday school. Her dedication to nurturing young minds goes beyond the school walls. Sonia's unique background with two master's degrees in healthcare management and marketing brings a fresh perspective to our Centre. She combines her knowledge from these diverse fields to create a stimulating learning environment. With experience in coaching students and career counseling, Ms. Sonia knows how to guide and mentor students to success. She also passionately volunteers in various children and healthcare activities.

Sarah McQuiston

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Sarah McQuiston

Toddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Hi, My name is Sarah. I have been working with children for about 7 years now. I graduated from Dean College with a degree in Dance Education. Aside from teaching here, I also teach dance at a local studio. I love working with children!

Hope Wetherbee

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Hope Wetherbee

Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

I began working at The Learning Experience in Feb of 2021. It has been such a pleasure watching the children learn new things daily. I have always wanted to make a difference in children's lives and be a positive impact in them. Working here has made that happen. When i am not working, I enjoy riding motorcycles, painting, watching sports and spending time with my nephews and other family members. My goal is to go back to school to get my Masters in Early Childhood Education and open up my own center.

Nevaeh Hanson

Assistant Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

Nevaeh Hanson

Assistant Twaddler Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Gibby Gibson

I have worked at the learning experience since June of 2023. I’ve been working in childcare for 2 years now. I love watching our little learners grow and develop new skills daily. I enjoy interacting with the children and seeing their individual personalities.

Alexandria Maldonado

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

Alexandria Maldonado

Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Grace Charity

My name is Alex, I have been in the early childcare field for 4 years now. Ever since I was little girl, I have always had a passion for teaching and caring for children. At 19, I am finally able to do that, and I love every single second of it. Knowing that I help children learn and grow every day is an amazing thing.

Jarely Lopez

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Jarely Lopez

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

I have been working at TLE Tyngsboro since 2021 and I'm loving every minute of it. The staff and children here are amazing. I am the Preschool 3 teacher and I enjoy interacting, teaching and engaging with them and making a positive impact in their lives

Betsy Rivera-Garcia

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Betsy Rivera-Garcia

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Lionstein

Betsy comes to us with over 15 years of experience as an educator in different settings. She worked as the parent program coordinator for Healthy Futures in Lowell. She also worked as a care and compassion ministry coordinator for Works of Love Ministry of Ebenezer Assemblies of God Church in Lowell for 15 years where she assisted families in need. She also worked with individuals in substance abuse recovery at Lowell House Recovery Inc. She studied Human Services and Substance Abuse Counseling at Middlesex Community College. She is also a graduate of the New England College of Finance where she obtained a Banking Certificate while she worked as a Branch Supervisor for TDB for many years. She worked at Community Christian Academy from 2018 to 2022 where she rekindled her passion for working with children. She has been married for 32 years with 3 children and three amazing grandchildren.

Yolanda Otero

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Yolanda Otero

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

I have been a certified preschool teacher since the year 2000.I decided to join TLE as a teacher this year to bring my experiences and passion to the children and the center. I have lots of experiences working with children. I started by babysitting my families and friend's children and also volunteered in my Kids preschool for 2 years at CTI head start where I then became a teacher assistant for 2 years. After working as a substitute Spanish teacher at the Lowell charter school for a year. I worked with the Kids and juveniles of my church for 3 years. I am native from Puerto Rico and have been living in Mass for 34 years. In my free time I love to spend time with my 3 adult Kids and my 2 grandchildren, I love to stay home and just relax reading and watching movies.

Melissa Marino

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Melissa Marino

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Flexi Flamingo

Hello, my name is Melissa Marino I have been a teacher for 17 years I enjoy working with children of all ages, but I really enjoy working with preschoolers. Being able to see them grow and learn is what I enjoy the most about being a teacher. Being able to grow a connection with the children and watching them grow before my eyes is the most rewarding feeling in the world. My hobbies are writing poems, painting, dancing, and teaching children.

Danneza Torres

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

Danneza Torres

Preschool Teacher

Favorite TLE® Character: Penny Polite

I'm Danneza Torres and I'm excited to Join TLE this year. I look forward to bringing my 35 years of experience working with children, with love and passion, to the center. I am also looking to build a relationship with the parents and staff. I started in the church as a youth leader and worked as a teacher’s assistant for 9 years from preschool to 8th grade. I have worked as an infant, toddler, preschool, and Kindergarten teacher for two private schools in Massachusetts. I also bring my leadership experience to TLE. I am a mom of two adult boys, a wife, and a grandmother of 2 kids, aged 7 and 2. I have also been working as a Minister in the City of Lowell for the last 13 years. I love to work with the community and to help those in need. I enjoy singing, nature, and spending time with friends and I'm excited to be part of this team. I’m ready to help the students learn and grow!

Jasmine Monteer

Teacher-Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

Jasmine Monteer

Teacher-Float

Favorite TLE® Character: Bubbles

My name is Jasmine Monteer, and I am a mom of three soon to be a mom of 4. I’ve been working in the childcare field for 9 years I’ve been working for TLE for almost 6 years. I’ve worked with Babies all the way to preschool 3. I love watching each child grow in their own unique ways and the happiness on their faces every morning. They come in eager each day ready to greet you and tell you stories about themselves. I look forward to watching and helping your child grow and learn.

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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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Upcoming events

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December

Book Fair

We will have a book fair running during drop off and pick up Monday the 11th through Wednesday the 13th. 10% of the proceeds will go to the Make a Wish Foundation.

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December

Book Fair

We will have a book fair running during drop off and pick up Monday the 11th through Wednesday the 13th. 10% of the proceeds will go to the Make a Wish Foundation.

13
December

Book Fair

We will have a book fair running during drop off and pick up Monday the 11th through Wednesday the 13th. 10% of the proceeds will go to the Make a Wish Foundation.

14
December

Wear Red

Wear your favorite red attire to school today.

18
December

Favorite Flannels

Wear your favorite flannel to school today.

19
December

Ornament Decorating

We will be decorating ornaments today.

20
December

Holiday Sweaters

Wear your favorite holiday sweater today.

21
December

Bongo Bear's Holiday Concert

Our children will be showing off what they learned through our Little Musicians enrichment program with Bongo Bear.

22
December

Holiday Pajama Day

Wear your favorite holiday pajamas today.

25
December

Merry Christmas!

Center closed for Christmas. We will re-open December 26th.

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