TLC Academy for Young Children

TLC Academy for Young Children Growing a Life of Learning Since 1989

✨ Our Programs at TLC – Where Little Learners Thrive ✨

At TLC, we believe every child deserves nurturing care, meaningful connections, and enriching experiences at every stage of development. Our small ratios, loving teachers, and thoughtfully designed programs help children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn each day.

👶 Infants (6 weeks–10 months)
Our Infant Program provides a calm, lov

ing environment where your baby’s first milestones are celebrated.

💙 What makes it special:
• Low 3:1 child-to-teacher ratio for individualized care
• Baby sign language to encourage early communication
• Developmentally appropriate activities including art, music, sensory play, language development, and motor skills
• Daily story time and gentle engagement
• Warm, attentive teachers who build strong, loving bonds with each child

🌱 Young Explorers (10–18 months)
This stage is full of curiosity—and our Young Explorers program supports every exciting “first!”

✨ Program highlights:
• 4:1 child-to-teacher ratio for hands-on learning and guidance
• Continued use of baby sign language to support communication
• Encouragement of emerging skills like walking, self-feeding, and early words
• Engaging lesson plans with art, music, games, sensory play, and lots of story time
• Outdoor adventures during warm weather, including neighborhood walks, playground time, and fun water days
• Caring teachers who nurture independence with love and patience

🧸 Toddlers (18 months–3 years)
Our Toddler Program is designed to help little ones grow socially, emotionally, and confidently.

🌟 What toddlers love at TLC:
• 5:1 child-to-teacher ratio for consistent support
• Strong focus on social-emotional development
• Gentle guidance in conflict resolution through modeling and positive redirection
• Activities that are teacher-guided but inspired by children’s interests
• A safe space to explore, express feelings, and build friendships

🎨 Preschool (3–5 years)
Our Preschool Program lays the foundation for kindergarten and beyond through hands-on learning and joyful discovery.

📚 Program features:
• 10:1 child-to-teacher ratio
• Active learning through exploration, play, and real-world experiences
• Enrichment in art, music & movement, dramatic play, science, math, Spanish, sensory activities, computers, physical education, and free play
• Daily practice with colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and name recognition
• Introduction to early writing skills to build confidence for kindergarten

🌟 We’re Growing at TLC Academy for Young Children! 🌟As our TLC family continues to grow, we’re looking to add another lo...
06/29/2026

🌟 We’re Growing at TLC Academy for Young Children! 🌟

As our TLC family continues to grow, we’re looking to add another loving, dedicated teacher to our team! 💙

We’re currently hiring a Toddler Teacher who is passionate about helping little ones learn, grow, and thrive every day.

If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Please send your resume to: [email protected]

Come make a difference in the lives of children while becoming part of an amazing team! 🍎✨

Tiny thing BIG wonders 🐛🦋
06/15/2026

Tiny thing BIG wonders 🐛🦋

🐛➡️🦋 Our Preschool Caterpillars are beginning an incredible transformation! The children have enjoyed learning about the...
06/12/2026

🐛➡️🦋 Our Preschool Caterpillars are beginning an incredible transformation! The children have enjoyed learning about the butterfly life cycle and watching their caterpillars build chrysalises. Over the coming days, they’ll continue to observe and learn as these little creatures grow into beautiful butterflies. Nature is truly amazing! 💚🦋✨

06/09/2026

A year full of laughter, learning, friendship, and love. 🤍

To our TLC families—thank you for making this community so special. Watching these little ones grow has been the greatest gift.

First water day of the summer and Young Explores  had a blast their little smiles says it all ✨☀️
06/04/2026

First water day of the summer and Young Explores had a blast their little smiles says it all ✨☀️

06/03/2026

Little hands BIG DREAMS ✨

🐛 Watching magic happen one stage at a time! 🦋Our preschool friends are learning all about the butterfly life cycle and ...
06/02/2026

🐛 Watching magic happen one stage at a time! 🦋

Our preschool friends are learning all about the butterfly life cycle and getting a front-row seat to watch our classroom caterpillars transform. The wonder, excitement, and curiosity in the room are simply beautiful! ✨

Stay tuned as we follow their journey from caterpillar to butterfly! 💚

We are looking for infant lead teachers if you or you know anyone who loves working with children please reach out to us...
06/01/2026

We are looking for infant lead teachers if you or you know anyone who loves working with children please reach out to us

Email us at : [email protected]

Our TLC Charity Art Show was truly such a special evening! 🎨✨Our talented little artists created some absolutely incredi...
05/16/2026

Our TLC Charity Art Show was truly such a special evening! 🎨✨

Our talented little artists created some absolutely incredible masterpieces, and it was so heartwarming to see our families come together to celebrate their creativity and hard work. We are beyond grateful for the amazing community that surrounds and supports TLC every day.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make this event so meaningful. All donations will be given to a local charity, and we couldn’t have done it without your kindness, generosity, and support. 💛

At TLC Academy for Young Children, learning is led by curiosity, creativity, and play. ✨As some of our preschool friends...
05/14/2026

At TLC Academy for Young Children, learning is led by curiosity, creativity, and play. ✨

As some of our preschool friends get ready for kindergarten, our teachers have been completing yearly assessments — and the children turned it into their own classroom adventure! They stepped into the role of the teacher, “assessing” their classmates, asking questions, practicing skills, and learning together through imaginative play. 🍎📚

As an Emilia Reggio-inspired center, we believe children learn best through hands-on experiences, exploration, and meaningful play — not endless worksheets. Watching our preschoolers create their own fun way to learn reminds us just how capable, creative, and confident children truly are. ❤️

Address

187 Ravenna Street
Hudson, OH
44236

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+13306552797

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