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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 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill, our experienced teachers deliver structured learning, enrichment programs, and reliable child care near Chapel Hill for working families.

10/15/2026

Celebrating $12 million raised for Make-A-Wish America by our TLE Family since 2018! Thank you for helping us reach this monumental milestone!
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Continue exploring our October curriculum theme, My Emotions and Feelings, together at home! 😊Swipe through to discover ...
10/13/2026

Continue exploring our October curriculum theme, My Emotions and Feelings, together at home! 😊

Swipe through to discover Bubbles and Friends app features selected to complement our curriculum here at The Learning Experience.

▶️ Video: Monster Dance
🎵 Song: Colorful Feelings
📗 Book: My Magic Bottle of Emotions POP!
🎮 Game: Sorting: Letters and Sounds

For our younger learners, start with songs and explore more age-appropriate activities as they’re ready! ❤️

10/12/2026

Make a Bubbles pumpkin with us!🎃🐘

Supplies needed:
- 1 Large pumpkin
- Stencil (link in bio)
- Blue acrylic paint
- Yellow acrylic paint
- Sponge brushes
- Scissors
- Tape

Tag us in your results!📸

Fall Fun Friday! 🍂🎃From exploring pumpkins to diving into fall sensory tables and experimenting with sink-or-float activ...
10/09/2026

Fall Fun Friday! 🍂🎃

From exploring pumpkins to diving into fall sensory tables and experimenting with sink-or-float activities, our little learners are getting hands-on with the season!

These fun-filled activities spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving and help build fine motor skills as little ones explore new textures, make predictions, and discover how the world around them works. 🧡

📸: TLE Woodbridge VA, TLE Montgomery, TLE Acworth, TLE Wixom, TLE Ahwatukee

World Teachers’ Day is here! 🍎We want to share a heartful 'thank you' to our amazing TLE teachers who help our little le...
10/05/2026

World Teachers’ Day is here! 🍎

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. 💛

💬 Families, we want to hear from you! Shout out a TLE teacher who has made a difference in your child’s life. Let’s fill the comments with a little extra love for the incredible teachers who make such a BIG impact! 🥰🍎

📸: TLE Noblesville, TLE South Lyon West, TLE Aubrey, TLE Surprise, TLE Las Vegas Enterprise, TLE Gaithersburg, TLE Milford, TLE Windermere

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

Fall-ing into feelings! 🍂

Our October My Emotions and Feelings curriculum theme helps little learners recognize, understand, and express how they feel! 💛

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

📸: TLE Castle Hills

Our Character Spotlight this month is Miss Chievous! 🐵💖With her big personality and even bigger heart, Miss Chievous hel...
10/04/2026

Our Character Spotlight this month is Miss Chievous! 🐵💖

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. 🌟

We love having this TLE friend help our little learners grow their emotional skills! 😊

World Smile Day: TLE edition 😊🥰🤗📸: TLE Miramar, TLE Waldwick, TLE Canton MI, TLE Warwick, TLE Hickory Flat
10/02/2026

World Smile Day: TLE edition 😊🥰🤗

📸: TLE Miramar, TLE Waldwick, TLE Canton MI, TLE Warwick, TLE Hickory Flat

POV: You scored tickets to the coolest concert in town. 🎟️🎶Our Little Musicians enrichment program is in full swing at T...
09/30/2026

POV: You scored tickets to the coolest concert in town. 🎟️🎶

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

Behind all the music and fun, children are:
🥁 Exploring new sounds and instruments
🧠 Building cognitive skills by learning about rhythm and keeping a beat
💪 Strengthening fine and gross motor skills through hands-on musical play
💛 Building social-emotional skills through songs and shared musical experiences

Looks like we’ve got some rising stars on our hands! ⭐🎶

📸: TLE Longwood, TLE St. Charles, TLE Miramar, TLE Castle Hills, TLE River Vale

It's fall, ya'll! 🍂We're fully embracing the season here at The Learning Experience! 🤩Fall comes with so many exciting o...
09/29/2026

It's fall, ya'll! 🍂

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

Fall comes with so many exciting opportunities to learn. 🌱 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! 👇🍂

📸: TLE Audubon, TLE Waldwick, TLE Roseland, TLE Ledgewood

09/09/2026

Say hello to Bongo Bear, our music-loving TLE friend! 🐻🪕

Beginning this week, Bongo is taking the little learners at The Learning Experience - Chapel Hill on a musical learning adventure through our fall enrichment program, Little Musicians! 🎶

Throughout the program, children will explore instruments, discover new sounds, and move to the beat. 😊

Along the way, they'll build coordination, strengthen listening skills, and grow their confidence! 💪

We can't wait for our little musicians to find their rhythm and shine this fall! 🎵

☕💛 Thank You for Joining Our Parent Appreciation Breakfast! 💛☕This past Monday morning, we had the pleasure of celebrati...
06/25/2026

☕💛 Thank You for Joining Our Parent Appreciation Breakfast! 💛☕

This past Monday morning, we had the pleasure of celebrating our amazing families at our Parent Appreciation Breakfast. We are so grateful for everyone who joined us and helped make the morning so special. 🥐✨

Moments like these remind us just how strong and supportive our community truly is. Your partnership, trust, and involvement mean so much to us, and we feel incredibly lucky to have such wonderful families as part of our TLE community. 🫶

Thank you for all you do each day to support your children, our school, and one another. Together, we are building something truly special. 💛

Today, we remember and honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country ❤️🤍💙Their courage and...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country ❤️🤍💙

Their courage and service will never be forgotten.

This month’s Diversity Motto is: "At school, I am encouraged to explore the unknown!” 🌍✨At TLE, we are proud to foster a...
05/18/2026

This month’s Diversity Motto is: "At school, I am encouraged to explore the unknown!” 🌍✨

At TLE, we are proud to foster an environment where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to be themselves. With Lionstein as their guide this month, our little learners are encouraged to ask questions, celebrate differences, and embrace the joy of discovering something new each day. 📚

Our Manners Focus this month is Respect! 💛At TLE, respect is more than just a word, it’s a way we learn, grow, and treat...
05/15/2026

Our Manners Focus this month is Respect! 💛

At TLE, respect is more than just a word, it’s a way we learn, grow, and treat the world around us 🌍✨

During our Appreciating My World curriculum theme, children are practicing respect by using gentle hands when interacting with nature. They're also learning how to respect our environment by recycling and reusing materials! 🌎💚

Meet Lionstein — our curious, courageous, and conservation-minded friend. 🦁This May, Lionstein is helping our little lea...
05/12/2026

Meet Lionstein — our curious, courageous, and conservation-minded friend. 🦁

This May, Lionstein is helping our little learners become thinkers, problem-solvers, and protectors of the planet. With his love for science, exploration, and nature, Lionstein inspires children to ask big questions and investigate their surroundings. 🌍

Whether it's learning about animals, recycling, or habitats, Lionstein encourages every child to explore with heart and purpose! ❤️

Today we’re celebrating the incredible moms and mom-figures in our little learners’ lives. 💐💛From comforting hugs 🤗 to w...
05/10/2026

Today we’re celebrating the incredible moms and mom-figures in our little learners’ lives. 💐💛

From comforting hugs 🤗 to words of encouragement 💕, you fill each day with love, strength, and endless care. You help shape kind hearts, curious minds, and confident spirits 🌟

We are so grateful for all that you do, today and every day. Happy Mother’s Day!

🌸🪨 Rocking Our Garden with Creativity! 🪨🌸Our preschoolers had so much fun painting rocks and using them to decorate our ...
05/07/2026

🌸🪨 Rocking Our Garden with Creativity! 🪨🌸

Our preschoolers had so much fun painting rocks and using them to decorate our outdoor garden! 🎨🌿 Each rock became a colorful masterpiece, adding personality and joy to our shared space. 🌈✨

This hands-on activity encouraged creativity, teamwork, and a love for the outdoors—while giving our little learners a sense of pride in making their environment beautiful. 💛

Be sure to check out our mini TLE garden! 😊🌼

This May at TLE, we’re taking a closer look at the beauty of our planet 🌍 and how we can care for it with our monthly th...
05/06/2026

This May at TLE, we’re taking a closer look at the beauty of our planet 🌍 and how we can care for it with our monthly theme: Appreciating My World!

Led by our curious scientist, Lionstein 🦁, our little learners will go on an ecological adventure as they discover animals, habitats, and ways to help protect the world around them. Through meaningful hands-on activities, they’ll learn the importance of respect—for nature 🌱, for each other 🤝, and for the planet we all call home.

Throughout May, little ones will be engaging in activities such as…

🐾 Exploring animal habitats and learning how creatures live across the globe
♻️ Creating recycled art and learning how to reuse everyday materials
🧹 Practicing classroom cleanup and caring for our shared spaces

Let’s celebrate our world by growing our compassion, curiosity, and commitment to keeping it beautiful—all month long! 🌟

'Feliz Cinco de Mayo' from our lovable world traveler, Tito Toro, and the rest of our TLE Family! 🎉Wishing you all a day...
05/05/2026

'Feliz Cinco de Mayo' from our lovable world traveler, Tito Toro, and the rest of our TLE Family! 🎉

Wishing you all a day full of joy, celebration, and vibrant traditions! 🌺🎶

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501 East Barbee Chapel Road
Chapel Hill, NC
27517

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

+19194420515

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