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The Learning Experience From infancy through preschool, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging and fun!

The Learning Experience is a leading daycare in Basking Ridge providing infant care, toddler daycare, preschool, and pre-k programs for children ages six weeks to six years. Families searching for dependable child care in Basking Ridge trust our safe, nurturing classrooms and engaging early childhood education programs. Our proprietary curriculum supports kindergarten readiness through hands on learning, STEM activities, music, fitness, and social emotional development. From infant daycare and toddler programs to private preschool and after school care in Basking Ridge, our experienced teachers deliver structured learning, enrichment programs, and reliable child care near Basking Ridge for working families.

Our Diversity Motto this October is: โ€œMy emotions help me to make sense of the world!โ€ ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’›Emotions are powerful tools tha...
10/07/2026

Our Diversity Motto this October is: โ€œMy emotions help me to make sense of the world!โ€ ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’›

Emotions are powerful tools that help children understand themselves and connect with others. ๐Ÿค—

Through our My Emotions and Feelings curriculum theme, little ones at The Learning Experience - Basking Ridge are exploring their emotions in a safe and supportive space, building self-awareness, empathy, and the confidence to express themselves. โค๏ธ

Congratulations, Ms. Carolina!We are so excited to celebrate Ms. Carolina as our Teacher of the Month! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’Thank you for y...
10/07/2026

Congratulations, Ms. Carolina!

We are so excited to celebrate Ms. Carolina as our Teacher of the Month! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’

Thank you for your dedication, patience, kindness, and passion for teaching. Your love for your students and commitment to creating a positive learning environment make a wonderful difference every day. โค๏ธ

We are so grateful to have you as part of our team! Thank you for all that you do and for inspiring our students each day. ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซโœจ

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Carolina! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿงก Fall Sensory Fun in Infant B! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ‚Our little learners in Infant B had so much fun creating their very own fall-themed s...
10/06/2026

๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿงก Fall Sensory Fun in Infant B! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ‚

Our little learners in Infant B had so much fun creating their very own fall-themed sensory bags! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘

Using beautiful fall colors, our infants had the opportunity to explore through touch, sight, and movement while discovering something new. Sensory activities like this help encourage curiosity, strengthen little hands and fingers, and support early learning through hands-on exploration. ๐Ÿ‘ถโœจ

We love watching our youngest learners explore their world at their own pace. Even the simplest activities can create meaningful learning experiencesโ€”and of course, lots of smiles along the way! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‚

Congratulations, Ms. Idalia!We are so happy to celebrate Ms. Idalia as our Happy Stick of the Month! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’Thank you for you...
10/06/2026

Congratulations, Ms. Idalia!

We are so happy to celebrate Ms. Idalia as our Happy Stick of the Month! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’

Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and all the wonderful energy you bring each day. Your hard work and commitment do not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate everything you do and are so grateful to have you as part of our team!

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Idalia!

Pass the kindness, please! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ’›This October, our little learners at The Learning Experience - Basking Ridge are focusing ...
10/05/2026

Pass the kindness, please! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ’›

This October, our little learners at The Learning Experience - Basking Ridge are focusing on Table Manners and discovering how small acts of courtesy can make mealtime happier for everyone. ๐Ÿ˜Šโœจ

From saying โ€œpleaseโ€ and โ€œthank youโ€ to using good table habits, waiting their turn, and helping clean up, children are building skills that encourage respect, independence, and consideration for others. ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿด

World Teachersโ€™ Day is here! ๐ŸŽWe want to share a heartful 'thank you' to our amazing TLE teachers who help our little le...
10/05/2026

World Teachersโ€™ Day is here! ๐ŸŽ

We want to share a heartful 'thank you' to our amazing TLE teachers who help our little learners feel happy, supported, and inspired every day. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ’ฌ Families, we want to hear from you! Shout out a TLE teacher who has made a difference in your childโ€™s life. Letโ€™s fill the comments with a little extra love for the incredible teachers who make such a BIG impact! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐ŸŽ

๐Ÿ“ธ: TLE Noblesville, TLE South Lyon West, TLE Aubrey, TLE Surprise, TLE Las Vegas Enterprise, TLE Gaithersburg, TLE Milford, TLE Windermere

Fall-ing into feelings! ๐Ÿ‚Our October My Emotions and Feelings curriculum theme helps little learners recognize, understa...
10/05/2026

Fall-ing into feelings! ๐Ÿ‚

Our October My Emotions and Feelings curriculum theme helps little learners recognize, understand, and express how they feel! ๐Ÿ’›

Children are exploring how facial expressions and body language can communicate different emotions while building confidence in expressing their own! ๐Ÿ˜Š

๐Ÿ“ธ: TLE Castle Hills

Big feelings are part of growing up! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ˜ŠThis October, our little learners here at The Learning Experience - Basking Ridge...
10/04/2026

Big feelings are part of growing up! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ˜Š

This October, our little learners here at The Learning Experience - Basking Ridge are diving into My Emotions and Feelings, a curriculum theme designed to help children better understand what theyโ€™re feeling, express themselves, and build the social-emotional skills theyโ€™ll use every day. ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’ฌ

With Miss Chievous by their side, children will explore the many emotions they experience and discover simple ways to navigate big feelings. โœจ

Learning how to understand our feelings is an important part of learning how to care for ourselves, connect with others, and grow with confidence. ๐Ÿ’• We can't wait to see what this month of exploration and discovery brings! ๐ŸŒฑ

Our Character Spotlight this month is Miss Chievous! ๐Ÿต๐Ÿ’–With her big personality and even bigger heart, Miss Chievous hel...
10/04/2026

Our Character Spotlight this month is Miss Chievous! ๐Ÿต๐Ÿ’–

With her big personality and even bigger heart, Miss Chievous helps little learners explore their emotions, understand how they feel, and discover healthy ways to express themselves. ๐ŸŒŸ

We love having this TLE friend help our little learners grow their emotional skills! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Happy World Smile Day! ๐Ÿ˜„At The Learning Experience - Basking Ridge, smiles are everywhere! From little learners discover...
10/03/2026

Happy World Smile Day! ๐Ÿ˜„

At The Learning Experience - Basking Ridge, smiles are everywhere! From little learners discovering something new to happy moments with teachers, friends, and Bubbles, thereโ€™s always something to smile about. ๐Ÿ’›

Show us your smile! Drop your favorite smiley face emoji below! ๐Ÿ˜โœจ

Happy Anniversary Ms. Idalia!A big thank you to our wonderful coworker and amazing floater! Your flexibility, willingnes...
10/03/2026

Happy Anniversary Ms. Idalia!
A big thank you to our wonderful coworker and amazing floater! Your flexibility, willingness to help, and positive attitude make such a difference to our team. We truly appreciate everything you do and are so grateful to have you as part of our work family! ๐ŸŒŸ

Hereโ€™s to another great year ahead! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ‘

World Smile Day: TLE edition ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ“ธ: TLE Miramar, TLE Waldwick, TLE Canton MI, TLE Warwick, TLE Hickory Flat
10/02/2026

World Smile Day: TLE edition ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿค—

๐Ÿ“ธ: TLE Miramar, TLE Waldwick, TLE Canton MI, TLE Warwick, TLE Hickory Flat

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’› A SPECIAL VISIT TO TLE! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ“šA big THANK YOU to the wonderful librarian from the Bernards Township Library for visiting ...
10/02/2026

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’› A SPECIAL VISIT TO TLE! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ“š

A big THANK YOU to the wonderful librarian from the Bernards Township Library for visiting our little learners! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ“–

Our children had such a wonderful time listening to stories, exploring books, and enjoying a special reading experience together. Their smiles and excitement made the visit extra special! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿ‘ฆ

We are so grateful for community members who take the time to inspire a love of reading and learning in our little ones. ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

Thank you for making reading so much fun! We canโ€™t wait to welcome you back! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ

๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽƒ Come join us for a fun-filled Fall Festive on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM! Enjoy pictures with MR. B...
10/02/2026

๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽƒ Come join us for a fun-filled Fall Festive on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM! Enjoy pictures with MR. Bubbles, arts and crafts, exciting games, tasty refreshments, and lots of fall funโ€”bring your family and friends and come celebrate the season with us! ๐Ÿ

Join us for our Fall Fest! Enjoy games, refreshments, fun activities, and Trunk-or-Treat! Bring your family and friends!

POV: You scored tickets to the coolest concert in town. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽถOur Little Musicians enrichment program is in full swing at T...
09/30/2026

POV: You scored tickets to the coolest concert in town. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

Our Little Musicians enrichment program is in full swing at TLE! ๐ŸŽต

Behind all the music and fun, children are:
๐Ÿฅ Exploring new sounds and instruments
๐Ÿง  Building cognitive skills by learning about rhythm and keeping a beat
๐Ÿ’ช Strengthening fine and gross motor skills through hands-on musical play
๐Ÿ’› Building social-emotional skills through songs and shared musical experiences

Looks like weโ€™ve got some rising stars on our hands! โญ๐ŸŽถ

๐Ÿ“ธ: TLE Longwood, TLE St. Charles, TLE Miramar, TLE Castle Hills, TLE River Vale

It's fall, ya'll! ๐Ÿ‚We're fully embracing the season here at The Learning Experience! ๐ŸคฉFall comes with so many exciting o...
09/29/2026

It's fall, ya'll! ๐Ÿ‚

We're fully embracing the season here at The Learning Experience! ๐Ÿคฉ

Fall comes with so many exciting opportunities to learn. ๐ŸŒฑ As part of our My Emotions and Feelings curriculum theme, little ones will explore the sights, textures, and sounds of fall through hands-on experiences with seasonal materials, giving them plenty of opportunities to discover, create, and connect their learning to the world around them.

What's your family's favorite fall tradition? Tell us in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‚

๐Ÿ“ธ: TLE Audubon, TLE Waldwick, TLE Roseland, TLE Ledgewood

Big feelings are part of growing up! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ˜ŠThis October, our little learners here at The Learning Experience are diving into...
09/28/2026

Big feelings are part of growing up! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ˜Š

This October, our little learners here at The Learning Experience are diving into My Emotions and Feelings, a curriculum theme designed to help children better understand what theyโ€™re feeling, express themselves, and build the social-emotional skills theyโ€™ll use every day. ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’ฌ

With Miss Chievous by their side, children will explore the many emotions they experience and discover simple ways to navigate big feelings. โœจ

Learning how to understand our feelings is an important part of learning how to care for ourselves, connect with others, and grow with confidence. ๐Ÿ’• We can't wait to see what this month of exploration and discovery brings! ๐ŸŒฑ

Grandparents Day memories! ๐Ÿ’•We love being part of these special family moments and are so grateful for the chance to cel...
09/17/2026

Grandparents Day memories! ๐Ÿ’•

We love being part of these special family moments and are so grateful for the chance to celebrate the grandparents who make our little learnersโ€™ lives even happier! ๐Ÿฅฐ

Swipe through to see the happy moments from TLE centers across the country! โœจ

๐Ÿ“ธ: TLE Bolingbrook, TLE Downtown Hutto, TLE Austin-Anderson Mill, TLE Clermont Golden Eagle, TLE Audubon, TLE Apopka, TLE Longwood

You can keep your childโ€™s Wonderful Me learning going at home! ๐Ÿ˜ŠSwipe through to discover Bubbles and Friends app featur...
09/15/2026

You can keep your childโ€™s Wonderful Me learning going at home! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Swipe through to discover Bubbles and Friends app features selected to complement this monthโ€™s curriculum and help your little learner keep exploring!

Check out these Wonderful Me favorites:
โ–ถ๏ธ Video: My Friend Gibby
๐ŸŽต Song: "Wonderful Me"
๐Ÿ“— Book: "Bubbles and the Happyville Festival"
๐ŸŽฎ Game: Sorting: Letters and Sounds

For our younger learners, start with songs and explore more age-appropriate activities as theyโ€™re ready! โค๏ธ

Happy National Grandparents Day! ๐Ÿ’—Today, we celebrate those special loved ones who make every moment a little more magic...
09/13/2026

Happy National Grandparents Day! ๐Ÿ’—

Today, we celebrate those special loved ones who make every moment a little more magical. โœจ

Thank you, grandparents, for your endless support. We are so grateful to have you as part of our TLE Family! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Address

188 Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ
07920

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+19086309400

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