OUR PHILOSOPHY

Intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth are interconnected and growth happens uniquely for every child. Through carefully crafted activities and play-based learning, we aim to instill a love for learning, curiosity, and critical thinking skills that will serve as a strong foundation for your child to thrive through their milestones and future educational endeavors.

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Our classrooms are meticulously crafted to foster an ideal setting for both children and educators. We provide intimate class sizes tailored to each age group, continuous professional growth opportunities for our teachers, and seamless real-time communication for families.



Safety, exceptional care, educational possibilities, and holistic well-being are always made a top priority for the individuals involved in, and overseeing, our programs.

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NURSERY

AGES 6 WEEKS - 18 MONTHS

Full Time Tuition: $395 / week

Small Class Sizes

Our nursery class holds a max of 4 children (ages 6 weeks - 18 months) allowing for our teachers to provide hands-on care to each child.

Professional Teachers

Each teacher undergoes a background check, drug testing, physical, CPR certification, and 15-18 hours of annual training to ensure we provide the highest standard of care.

Year Round Program

We are open year round, Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 5:30pm providing you with consistent care available.

Interactive Environment

Your child will be immersed in an interactive and engaging environment in our nursery. We sing, dance, play, and read all day long!

Real-Time Communication

When you enroll, you will have access to our program app that gives you real-time updates about your child's day. This includes times of naps, diaper changes, general updates, and more.

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TODDLERS

AGES 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS

Tuition: $370 / week

Creative Curriculum

In this age group, we follow Creative Curriculum principles and focus on helping your child grow as a kind, creative, confident thinker. Our teachers create and follow lessons plans, follow a daily schedule, and being to introduce basic classroom structure.

Professional Teachers

Each teacher undergoes a background check, drug testing, physical, CPR certification, and 15-18 hours of annual training to ensure we provide the highest standard of care.

Full Time Program

We provide breakfast, lunch, and snack and offer a year round program (open Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 5:30pm). We will help guide and support you through milestones such as potty training.

Small Class Sizes

Due to our small class sizes (a max of 4 children), our teachers can provide a more individualized approach to teaching. This allows for your child to learn and grow at their own pace while still receiving the guidance and support they need.

Real-Time Communication

When you enroll, you will have access to our program app that gives you real-time updates about your child's day. This includes times of naps, meals, general updates, and more.

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PRESCHOOL

AGES 3 YEARS - 5 YEARS

Tuition: $325 - $345 /week

Accredited Curriculum

Our preschool is a year round program that follows an accredited curriculum focusing on:


  • Phonics-based reading with early letter recognition and comprehension
  • Traditional language arts including vocabulary, spelling, and writing


  • Art and music with visual, hands-on activities that will develop creativity


  • Penmanship with proper letter formation and neatness


  • Introduction of math, science, and social studies concepts


Professional Teachers

Each teacher undergoes a background check, drug testing, physical, CPR certification, and 15-18 hours of annual training to ensure we provide the highest standard of care.

Small Class Sizes

This class size is limited to 6 children of mixed ages no more than 3 years apart.  This approach allows your child the opportunity to learn from kids younger and older, while still receiving a more hands-on approach to learning.

Real-Time Communication

When you enroll, you will have access to our program app that gives you real-time updates about your child's day. This includes times of naps, meals, activities, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are your program hours?

    We are open Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 5:30pm.

  • Where are you located?

    We are centrally located on 126th and Keystone in Carmel. 

  • Do you offer holiday coverage?

    Our learning center is open throughout the year, with the exception of holiday closures to allow our teachers to spend time with their familes! 

    • Memorial Day 
    • 4th of July 
    • One week in the summer
    • Labor Day
    • Veteran's Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Day after Thanksgiving
    • Christmas Eve - New Years Day (discount tuition month)
  • What is required to hold my spot?

    We require completed enrollment forms and a non-refundable deposit of 50% of one month's tuition (per enrolled child). 


    Your deposit will be applied to the first month's tuition. 

  • Are you a licensed center?

    We are actively working on our Class 1 license for home-based child care. This should be completed by the end of April 2024. 

  • Why should I enroll in your home-based program?

    TLC Learning Center was founded to provide more than a place for your children to spend their day. The home is designed to provide the environment, warmth, and resources every child needs to thrive while giving families the experience and professionalism they deserve from their child care provider.


  • How do I know the rate for my child?

    Our rates are based on classroom AND age. If you have questions about which class your child would be part of, please contact us! 

  • Is your staff trained?

    Each of our staff is CPR / First Aid Certified and receives 15-20 hours of training each year. 

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