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The Learning Experience - Bloomingdale-Brandon
413 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511, United States
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Review №1

TLE- Bloomingdale has been such a blessing to our family. Since our son was 8 weeks old he has been in their care. The past 3 years.First off, Cathy Garcia the director of the center is so kind, professional, and has always gone above and beyond what is expected. She has become like family to us. The center is immaculate. We toured many other centers before TLE Bloomingdale and none of them came close to what this center offers. Between the Splash Pad, mini ‘City’ for the kids to play in, state of the art technology in the classrooms, healthy quality foods for meals and snacks, before and aftercare, and best of all the passionate staff - we knew instantly that no matter what our son was going there. It is the best decision we made. We also notice he is very advanced compared to other children his age. By the time he started talking, he knew words not only in English - but in Spanish and sign language too. He is loved everyday like he’s their OWN and over the past 3 years we have NEVER worried about anything. He truly is in the best hands. You can’t put a price on that.

Th
Review №2

We love the curriculum, teachers do an awesome job with the kids, and with the app I am always informed on how she is doing and what she is learning!Question: Does the Learning Experience offer any vacation weeks? or are the parents required to pay for the week when we pull our children out for vacation?

Ma
Review №3

Our son has started VPK here for the summer session which has already exceeded our expectations! They communicate with the parents in person and through the app all the time and are extremely caring people. We get photos of our son a few times a day which allows us to see how his day is going, what he is learning and how happy he is! I wish I had found this preschool for my other kids when they were his age because it’s by far the best around! Day one they were already working on things they need to know to be ready for kindergarten which makes us feel even more confident we picked the right preschool for our son! Thank you TLE-Bloomingdale for being so great! 😊

A
Review №4

Since Covid started over 30 months ago, at this point I am pretty sure that TLE is using this as an excuse to not allow parents inside because something bad ( other than covid) is happening. This is the ONLY daycare and school around that still doesnt allow parents inside. I personally havent seen my childs classroom since 2019, and in all this time I only got a very vague your child is doing good progress. Waiting outside in line for 20-40 min while I also have middle schoolers that need to make it to their school and I also have a job to be at, its unacceptable. There is no parking for all the parents TLE is making to wait outside, it creates traffic jam every morning and it makes it difficult to get out of there without almost hitting another car or a person. If you go during random hours you will see the director, front desk and some teachers not even wearing masks. None of this makes sense. 30 parents are standing outside in line, still around other peoples children, so why cant we get in, since we all enter the same room to sign in? Dont masks and vaccines work? Again, this is the ONLY daycare around that does this. Makes you wonder what is really going on. We will be changing schools.

Ki
Review №5

The Learning Experience is a great facility and the perfect learning environment for any child. The staff at this location genuinely made me feel that my child’s success and well being was priority and that is such a great feeling for a parent. I would recommend this daycare to anyone looking for their kid to get top notch care and education. ❤️

Br
Review №6

My oldest came here for preschool-VPK (going into grade 3 now) and my middle child is finishing up his final VPK week before kindergarten. Let me tell you this, youll never find a center where every single adult in the building is dedicated to teaching our youth and helping them grow as they prepare to enter elementary school. Both my boys excelled in not only their studies, but also in their manners, social life and their independence. We never would have imagined that a learning center would help they in every aspect possible. They have followed all CDC guidelines, theres always full communication from the teachers. Cathy, the center director, is the reason we stayed. She ensures every I is dotted and T is crossed. Ive never questioned my childrens safety here or whether they were happy during their time here. Both of the boys have an amazing grasp on writing, learning Spanish and even ASL some days. I will always promote this center before any other, my children have grown into well mannered and compassionate little boys thanks to TLE. Things we encourage at home they continue to encourage here. From the absolute bottom of my heart, thank you Cathy and her beyond qualified staff for helping Kalel and Benji grow. They love you guys so much and they always talk about how much fun theyve had here at your center. My family will forever be grateful for everything you all have done, I cant wait for our daughter to start her TLE adventure.

Li
Review №7

I loved having my almost 2 year old there, the Director and all the staff are welcoming and knew us after the first day, even behind a mask. My daughter was always happy to go, didn’t even look back when I dropped her off- she must’ve known she’d be having a good time. Their app is another bonus, I loved getting pictures throughout the day of what she was doing, always knew whether or not she ate well, napped, or had a diaper change, and I saved all her pictures: smiling on the playground, doing art, yoga, dance. Since moving, we have sure missed this place and all their wonderful staff!

Ya
Review №8

My daughter started here when she was 4 months old right after Covid hit, so the ability to really get to know the staff has been a challenge. The app seems very primitive and has room for improvement. That being said, the curriculum is superb and engaging, and the infant teachers and staff are awesome. My daughter seems to really love coming here and I cant wait to see how she does as she transitions into the other classrooms as she gets older.

Ja
Review №9

This is the best daycare in the whole world! My son has never been so happy to go to school, and is even in a good mood coming home from school! The best the best the best !!!!!

Cr
Review №10

My daughter has been going to TLE Bloomingdale since she was 3 months old . When I toured the facility the director Cathy was going over the curriculum with me I could not believe they were teaching infants and one-year-olds Spanish and sign language. Secondly I never thought my daughter would be using sign language to express her needs later. My daughter is now 18 months old and uses her sign language on a daily basis to tell me when she’s done, when she wants more of some thing, when something hurts her. It is absolutely amazing that my baby can communicate with me before she’s able to speak the actual words. I thank the amazing staff at The Learning Experience on Bloomingdale for making this possible. And the best part of all is the staff makes you feel like family. I know when I leave my baby there I’m leaving her with people who care and love her and she loves them. Best feeling a working mom could ever have. Mrs Cathy, Mrs Val, Ms Cindy, Ms. Cel, Ms Yanis , Ms YaritzaI thank you for being amazing.

Cr
Review №11

The staff is friendly and really do care about our baby. The curriculum of learning is well thought out, still providing an enjoyable time for the children with activities and scheduled events. The facilities are well taken care of, safe, and secure. The app is useful with frequent informative updates, but the app itself is clunky and difficult to use. We started right at the start of Covid and the app is the essential for updates, which makes a less clunky app even more critical. Our baby certainly enjoys seeing her teachers every morning and is absolutely benefiting from being at TLE Bloomingdale.

St
Review №12

My boyfriend and I have been looking for our daughters first daycare and we came across the Learning Experience - Bloomingdale. We had the pleasure of speaking with Cathy their Director over the phone and easily made an appointment for a tour of their facilities. Cathy was so energetic, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to! She also recognized every child that walked by us by name which we really loved and noticed right away. We were able to see the newborns and older kids and they all looked very happy and content in the daycare. Although we decided to go with a smaller facility for our daughters care, we plan on bringing her to this daycare when she is a little older and she can fully take advantage of the play room and fun activiities they provide! We completely recommend this facility to anyone as they have an app where you can see what you child is doing, when they ate, when they were changed, etc. It is also extremely clean even though there are a lot of kids. We loved Ms Cathy and we will definitely be back!

Sy
Review №13

The moment I walked into this facility I knew it was the place for us. My toddler absolutely loves her class and the staff that surround her. Her language and social skills have flourished! If there is ever an issue it is handled professionally, swiftly, and with the utmost care. You’ll fall in love with this center! It will become like your child’s second home. The staff will treat your child with love and parents with kindness. Best place ever!

Ca
Review №14

My daughter started out here when she was 12 weeks old and she just graduated to the Toddler Class! We absolutely love this daycare and the infant classroom teachers are outstanding! Mrs. Cel and Mrs. Kelsey do an amazing job with the babies. You can tell they love what they do and have a passion for working with infants. It was very comforting for me as a first time mom to know that my daughter loves going to her daycare. Highly recommend TLE to anyone looking for childcare for their little ones!

Ja
Review №15

After tons of searching in the Brandon area I found my daughters home away from home. I enrolled my 7 month old and the care is fantastic. Nadia, Ray and Cel in the infant room are phenomenal! They worked well with helping my daughter adjust to her new routine and show her tons of love. I am a very happy mom! 100% recommend this place to all parents needing some extra care.

Ch
Review №16

My daughter loves it here. The staff here are nice and always pleasant. They teach the children sign language and how to use their manners. I can see my daughter learns so much here and that was very important to me when picking a daycare for her. With her previous daycare I could tell they were not developing her gross motor and fine motor skills as a baby. But since she has been here she has flourished immensely. I would recommend this place to anyone that really wants to see their child learn at any cost :)

Ja
Review №17

I brought my 4 month old to the learning experience and being a first time mom I was very skeptical about leaving her with strangers. My daughter is now 6 months old and ABSOLUTELY loves her teachers Ms. Nadia, Mrs. Ray and Mrs.Cell! They are always so happy when she comes in and she loves giving them hugs and kisses. I love how Mrs. Mary is always happy and greets everyone with a joke and smile. I will also like to thank Mrs.Theresa for every time that she is in infants for teaching my daughter even though she is young I thank you so much. I cannot forget my daughter’s “Grandma” Mrs. Val, she loves loves loves her,Thank you Guys so much for being so caring and loving for a child that is not yours I truly appreciate it!! ❤️

Li
Review №18

My daughter has been with TLE @Bloomingdale since she was 11 weeks old and she’s now 12 months now. I can’t express how grateful I am with the teachers in the Infant Room especially Ms. Cel. She is great and always helpful when I am dropping off and picking up. My daughter is always happy to be there. I especially love the apps that sends continuous updates and pictures throughout the day. Awesome place!

Zu
Review №19

Ms. Vera is truly amazing. You can tell she loves the kids. And my son loves her. She takes pride in teaching them and always strives for them to progress. Shes always informing us and keeping us up to date on things going on. I would definitely recommend anyone to this school. My son is in VPK, and their learning process is awesome. They go over the steps that take place and what their goal is for the kids, to get them ready for kindergarten. Great Place!

Mr
Review №20

My son loves going to his day care. He loves his teachers and friends. They have a curriculum and teach lots of things like manners, sign language, arts etc. My son has gained confidence and his personality has evolved a lot since he started going there. They have good activities throughout the day and keep children occupied with something educational. I highly recommend this place.

Ry
Review №21

This place is great! After tons of searching my wife and I found a perfect place for our daughter. It has been a great transition with fun loving teachers in her infant classroom. It is always fun picking up my daughter and seeing her arts and crafts all over the walls. Ray, Nadia and Cel go above and beyond everyday!

Br
Review №22

I love the learning experience! My nephew attends there and the hands on care is unmatched. His teachers, Ms. Nadia, Ms. Cel and Ms. Ray are one of a kind, because they are constantly keeping his mom informed with his progress throughout the day with photos and updates on how hes doing. I love this because i can only imagine as a mother, the worry that one feels, but we know hes in good hands with them.

Re
Review №23

I don’t write many reviews, but I have to say that my wife and I are very happy that we have our baby daughter at the learning experience. It shows in our daughter’s face that she loves this place! The care takers Rey, Cell, Nadine, and Cindy really do care for every baby in the infant room. My 6 month daughter goes in with smile every time we drop her off. Please excuse if I misspelled any names incorrectly.Overall the whole staff, cleanliness, and structure makes this place better than other day care centers we have tried beforehand.

Ir
Review №24

We recently moved our son here from another school and are so pleased with the change. Ms. Brooklyn is amazing and communicates well with my husband and I to ensure our boys transition is soothe. While the change is recent, were looking forward to seeing him develop and grow with TLE.

Er
Review №25

My son has attended this daycare for past two years. He has enjoyed his teachers in the different rooms and has learned a lot. He has been taught sign language, Spanish, and was counting to 100 at age 3. they have even accommodated my sons ABA therapist. Only complaint that I have had is the parking lot needs two entrances.

Cr
Review №26

We LOVE this school! My 18 month old has been attending the toddler program for a few months and is already using sign language! We could not have chosen a better school!

Je
Review №27

Our toddler loves The Learning Experience! His teachers have really helped him grow and acclimate to his surroundings. The staff is personable and really took the time and effort to get to know him and his needs. Highly Recommended!

Br
Review №28

We love it here! The teachers and front office staff are amazing. I truly believe its the people who make this place great - and it doesnt hurt that the center is new and clean! :) Five stars for sure!!!

Ro
Review №29

This is an excellent kids care school. Infrastructure is really good with lots of other facilities. Teachers are excellent specially Ms Paola & Ms Yanis of Toddler A. The kids really have fun here and they undergo a good learning experience.

Ma
Review №30

I really liked this place. Mrs Yanis and Paola are great with babies.My baby is really adapted to this place and she have been learning a lot.She is a 19 months old toddler and she is happy in this environment.

Co
Review №31

I have to honestly say I love this place. Im a new mommy and was completely against putting my son in daycare but my views have completely changed since he started here. This location is secured at all times and is extremely clean which is super important to me. I cant say enough good things about his teachers Ms. Cel, Ms. Rey and Ms. Nadia. My son started at this daycare when he was only 10 weeks old and he is going to be 5 months in the next few days and has learned so much already. The smile on his face when I drop him off is so comforting to me knowing that he is happy to be there and gets the attention and love he needs. I love that I am updated throughout the day about when he ate etc. and the pictures they send capture the moments I miss while being at work. Everyone is very friendly, professional, customer service driven and happy everyday I walk through the door. Thanks for taking such good care of my baby boy!

Ch
Review №32

Just spoke to someone on the phone weren’t helpful at all with tuition rates and they said I needed to have vouchers for vpk and left it at that. Need better customer service! So rude

Ka
Review №33

The Learning Experience is absolutely amazing. Every staff member especially Mrs. Ray, Mrs.Cell Mrs. Nadia is caring and attentive. This is a wonderful place!

Je
Review №34

I cant say enough about my nephews teachers. Ms. Rey, Ms. Nadia and Ms. Cel are absolutely amazing and treat him exceptionally well. This is an awesome place.

Mi
Review №35

The Development & Growth were seeing in our child is Amazing! We consider this location a Blessing and Shout Out To Ms.Theresa for having a Genuine Concern & Love for her Preschoolers!!!

Gl
Review №36

This is a great environment that is family friendly and inviting for both children and parents! The staff is great and so are many of the instructors...Ms. Caitlyn, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Emily

K_
Review №37

My son has been attending TLE for 6+ months and we love it. He started out in Toddler B and I was so worried that he would have a hard time readjusting. However, he adjusted right away. We grew such a strong bond with his teachers: Kanea, Linabel, & Christina. They took good care of him and treated him as if he were their child. I LOVED Toddler B so much that I hated to see him transition to Twaddlers. I just knew he would have a hard time readjusting to another new face, Taylor, but he did a lot better than i thought he would. He started fully potty training about a week after his transition to Twaddlers and it has been a huge success! All of my encounters with the staff have been A1 & Everyone is very respectful! Kudos to Toddler B & Twaddlers!!! 💪🏾

sh
Review №38

The care, cleanliness and positivity provides you the confidence that your baby is in healthy, safe and expert hands

Ke
Review №39

Making the decision to move our daughter to TLE was a great choice. The curriculum is amazing and engaging for the students. Ms. Teresa is very kind and patient with the kids. She communicates well with the parents and sincerely cares about the wellbeing of her students. TLE has been our choice even when I was pregnant with our daughter and Im glad that we were able to finally get her in!!

Ka
Review №40

I took my 19 month old here after careful research because I was starting a new job 10 days later. I decided to start my daughter part time just so both of us could gradually get use to the daycare experience. The 2 ladies in the toddler B room made us feel super welcome and they were encouraging and my daughter seemed to be adjusting well. But by the 4th day, I came to the center a little later than usual and my daughter was outside with a new teacher. She was screaming at the top of her lungs directly at the ladys leg reaching for her. I watched at the gate in horror as she ignored my child and my calls to her as I struggled to get inside the child protected gate. She did not respond until I reached in front of her to pick up and console my exhausted child. I asked what happened, because my daughter isnt a cryer, she did not have an answer but suggested my child was teething. This of course was not the case. She then said she was new, I explained so was my child. I left crying, very disappointed and full of guilt because I left my daughter in a situation where she was ignored. She was starving and thirsty and the next day she had developed an awful case of pink eye. I noticed that they never gave my child the food I provided in case my daughter did not eat the center food which she did not. I ended up deciding to quit the job I was supposed to start to stay home with my baby. This center promised so much but in the end they did not treat my baby with care or concern. This place seemed nice enough but was definitely not the place for my child.

Er
Review №41

Highly recommend! My babies have amazing teachers ❤️

Ma
Review №42

My 3 year old has been here since he was 1, he has learned, developed, grown and made many friends along the way. We are glad we chose TLE, all the teachers from Ms Tay Tay to Ms Caitlyn are always helpful and caring. It’s a brand new location, clean, and safe. The app is always updating us on my sons day along with pictures through out the day are greatly appreciated. Everyone who works there is friendly and caring and do their best to care for the children.

Je
Review №43

My daughter who is 3 started at The Learning Experience in the beginning of December-of 2018. The tour and all of the help from the staff on enrolling my daughter was very easy and smooth!Mrs. Caitlyn is the teacher for the preschool children and she is a god send ! Truly amazing! My daughter is extremely shy and drop offs are NEVER easy but Mrs. Caitlyn handles saniyaa so well! As soon as we walk in the door we are immediately greeted ! She takes Saniyaa right from her death grip on me and Saniyaa goes right to her with no problems ! I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my daughters speech and she traces her letters, knows how to spell her name and even knows how to write it out and she’s only 3! Mrs. Caitlyn takes pride in teaching her kids and it really shows. Any activity they have or contest she puts her all in and makes it fun for the kids ! I’m so happy I switched my daughters school to this location and feel even more blessed that we get to have such a sweet nurturing teacher. They offer an app which provides updates on your child throughout the day and she updates it’s all day everyday, with updates on their mood, activities, what they ate and even how much of it they ate ! I feel at ease at work finally knowing my daughter is actually being taken care of as if she were one of Mrs. Caitlyn’s own! I would definitely give her and the school a 5 out of 5!! Highly recommended! Worth every penny !

Ke
Review №44

My daughter enjoys going to school everyday and as a parent its a great feeling knowing your child is happy about school. I have seen my daughter blossom into a bright toddler, with the great help and support from her amazing teacher Mrs.Caitlyn who works with her daily. Mrs. Caitlyn provides me with communication about my daughters progress which is very important to me as a parent to keep the communication going. Mrs.Caitlyn provides me with helpful tips that I can do at home to help reinforce the learning concepts that were taught in class. My daughter Skylar loves her teacher and I am happy to know that Mrs.Caitlyn is keeping my daughter engaged throughout the day in a fun and safe learning environment. I made a great school selection by enrolling my daughter into The Learning Experience of Bloomingdale.

Da
Review №45

Great experience with TLE. Miss Kanea has been fantastic with my toddler. Couldn’t ask for any better care.

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  • Address:413 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511, United States
  • Site:https://thelearningexperience.com/our-centers/fl/tampa/bloomingdale
  • Phone:+1 813-330-7051
Categories
  • Preschool
  • Child care agency
  • Kindergarten
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:6:30AM–6:30PM
  • Wednesday:6:30AM–6:30PM
  • Thursday:6:30AM–6:30PM
  • Friday:6:30AM–6:30PM
  • Saturday:6:30AM–6:30PM
  • Sunday:Closed
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