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The Learning Experience From infancy through preschool, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging and fun! Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P.

The Learning Experience – Upper West Side provides safe, joyful daycare and preschool for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Located near Riverside Park and Columbia University, our center serves families in the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, and Manhattan Valley. Curriculum combines exploration with enrichment in music, fitness, and engineering—all included with tuition. With dedicated teachers and bright classrooms, children build confidence and a love of learning.

A classroom story can bring little learners together while opening the door to new ideas! 📚💛 Listening to a teacher read...
10/14/2026

A classroom story can bring little learners together while opening the door to new ideas! 📚💛 Listening to a teacher read helps children strengthen attention, build vocabulary, and develop early comprehension skills as they follow along with the story. Sharing this experience as a group also encourages children to listen to others, participate in conversations, and connect with their classmates. ✨ Each page turned is another opportunity to spark imagination and nurture a lifelong love of learning! 🌟

A pretend grocery store can become a whole world of learning and imagination! 🛒💛 As little learners choose items, play d...
10/13/2026

A pretend grocery store can become a whole world of learning and imagination! 🛒💛 As little learners choose items, play different roles, and interact with their friends, they are building communication skills, expanding vocabulary, and practicing social cooperation. Pretend play also introduces everyday concepts like sorting, counting, making choices, and problem-solving in a fun and meaningful way. ✨ Every imaginative shopping trip helps children become more confident thinkers, communicators, and creators! 🌟

Art becomes even more exciting when little learners can explore with all their senses! 🎨✨ Sensory art projects encourage...
10/12/2026

Art becomes even more exciting when little learners can explore with all their senses! 🎨✨ Sensory art projects encourage children to experiment with different textures, materials, and techniques while strengthening fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. These hands-on experiences also support creativity, focus, and self-expression as each child makes choices and discovers what happens next. 💛 Every touch, color, and creation is another opportunity to explore, imagine, and grow! 🌈

Fresh air, open space, and plenty of opportunities to play make park time a wonderful learning experience! 🌳💛 Little lea...
10/09/2026

Fresh air, open space, and plenty of opportunities to play make park time a wonderful learning experience! 🌳💛 Little learners can strengthen gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and body awareness as they run, climb, and explore their surroundings. Spending time together outdoors also encourages friendship, cooperation, and confidence as children share experiences and discover new ways to play. ✨ Every outdoor adventure brings a chance to move, connect, and grow while making joyful memories along the way! 🌈

Letter learning is full of exciting discoveries for growing minds! 🔤💛 As little learners explore the letter B, they are ...
10/08/2026

Letter learning is full of exciting discoveries for growing minds! 🔤💛 As little learners explore the letter B, they are practicing letter recognition, sound awareness, and early writing skills. Repeating the letter, identifying it in different places, and connecting it to familiar words helps strengthen memory and build a strong foundation for reading. ✨ Every new letter learned brings them one step closer to becoming confident early readers! 📚🌟

Nature provides some of the best materials for little learners to explore and create! 🍂🎨 Using leaves in an art project ...
10/08/2026

Nature provides some of the best materials for little learners to explore and create! 🍂🎨 Using leaves in an art project encourages children to notice textures, shapes, colors, and patterns while strengthening their fine motor skills. Choosing where to place each leaf also supports creativity, decision-making, and concentration as they bring their ideas to life. 💛 Hands-on experiences like this make learning feel meaningful while inspiring curiosity about the world around them! 🌿✨

Circles, squares, triangles, and so much learning! 🔺🟢 Our little learners are working alongside their teacher to identif...
10/06/2026

Circles, squares, triangles, and so much learning! 🔺🟢 Our little learners are working alongside their teacher to identify and match different shapes, building early math skills through hands-on exploration. This activity encourages visual recognition, concentration, problem-solving, and the ability to notice similarities and differences. 💛 Learning together makes every new shape a chance to build confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for future learning! ✨

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

A little time outdoors can create so many opportunities for discovery! 🌳☀️ Our little learner is enjoying the park while...
10/05/2026

A little time outdoors can create so many opportunities for discovery! 🌳☀️ Our little learner is enjoying the park while developing balance, coordination, strength, and body awareness through active exploration. Being in an open environment also encourages independence as children choose how they want to move, explore, and interact with the world around them. 💛 These joyful outdoor experiences help children grow physically, socially, and emotionally while building confidence through play! ✨

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

Blank canvases are ready for little imaginations to take over! 🎨✨ Our learners are enjoying a painting project that enco...
10/02/2026

Blank canvases are ready for little imaginations to take over! 🎨✨ Our learners are enjoying a painting project that encourages creativity while strengthening fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. Mixing colors, choosing where to paint, and experimenting with different techniques gives children opportunities to make decisions and express their unique ideas. 💛 Every brushstroke is a chance to explore, create, and feel proud of something they made all on their own! 🌈

Watch their imaginations take the lead! 🧸✨ Our little learners are enjoying pretend play with friends, creating their ow...
10/01/2026

Watch their imaginations take the lead! 🧸✨ Our little learners are enjoying pretend play with friends, creating their own stories while practicing communication, cooperation, and social skills. Taking on different roles gives children opportunities to express ideas, solve little challenges, and understand different perspectives in a playful setting. 💛 When creativity and friendship come together, play becomes a wonderful space for building confidence and learning how to connect with others! 🌈

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

Big feelings are part of growing up! 💛😊This October, our little learners here at The Learning Experience are diving into...
09/28/2026

Big feelings are part of growing up! 💛😊

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 they’re feeling, express themselves, and build the social-emotional skills they’ll use every day. 🌈💬

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

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

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

Grandparents Day memories! 💕

We love being part of these special family moments and are so grateful for the chance to celebrate the grandparents who make our little learners’ lives even happier! 🥰

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

📸: TLE Bolingbrook, TLE Downtown Hutto, TLE Austin-Anderson Mill, TLE Clermont Golden Eagle, TLE Audubon, TLE Apopka, TLE Longwood

You can keep your child’s Wonderful Me learning going at home! 😊Swipe through to discover Bubbles and Friends app featur...
09/15/2026

You can keep your child’s Wonderful Me learning going at home! 😊

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

Check out these Wonderful Me favorites:
▶️ Video: My Friend Gibby
🎵 Song: "Wonderful Me"
📗 Book: "Bubbles and the Happyville Festival"
🎮 Game: Sorting: Letters and Sounds

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

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

Happy National Grandparents Day! 💗

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

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

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816 Amsterdam Avenue
Nyack, NY
10025

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

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+12123160890

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