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The Learning Experience - Brushy Creek
At a Glance
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About The Learning Experience - Brushy Creek
The Learning Experience Brushy Creek
The Learning Experience at Brushy Creek is a curriculum-heavy academic center led by Director Erin Kohlbrenner, who holds a Masters in Literacy and Curriculum. The program utilizes the proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum, focusing on STEM, literacy, and social-emotional development through hands-on play. A standout feature is 'Make Believe Boulevard,' an indoor play-town where children engage in imaginative role-play in a miniature village setting. The facility is modern and secure, featuring oversized classrooms and shaded outdoor playgrounds. Parents stay connected via the Bubbles app, receiving real-time photos and daily reports. While it operates under a corporate franchise model, families frequently describe the environment as a nurturing, close-knit 'extended family' where staff know children by name. Meals and enrichment programs like music and sign language are included in the tuition, making it a comprehensive option for full-time care in North Austin.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Great facility, open and honest communication with the owners and staff. My kid loves his teachers. His educational and social development is more than I could have hoped for. From infant to toddler stage, The Learning Experience Brushy Creek has been with us through it all.
At TLE Brushy Creek they are a caring, reliable, trustworthy and loving team of carers. I love that the owner Miss Erin and Miss Jennifer, who takes care of operations, are ALWAYS on site. The infant teachers (Susana, Rosa) to the Toddler class (Claudia, Marilin, Kyrsten, Monica) they are like family and genuinely care for the kiddos and the families at TLE BC. Thank you!
My daughter has been going here for going on 3 years and i absolutely love them. Erin is just the nicest person, along with Jannifer and I love all the teachers my daughter has been with. We love TLE
The learning experience at Brushy Creek has become our extended family. Our daughter has been with TLE since she was 4 months old. Her infant early- hood teachers/ educators are absolutely amazing. Huge shout out to the infants classrooms. Y'all are amazing. (Mrs. Susana, Rosa, Monica, Jaressia, & Vandana)Thank you for caring & loving my daughter the way y'all do. I could never take y'all for granted. When my husband & I were touring for daycares. TLE checked off all our blocks. The early education center is extremely secure and safe. You can’t enter the establishment without proper permission. Mrs. Erin (the director) & Mrs. Jannifer greet all the kids by their first name. It means a lot to us, it showed us they are truly invested in each child and makes them feel seen and valued. We wholeheartedly recommend TLE to any families looking for exceptional care!
Our family is so grateful for TLE, and especially Ms Christina! My 4 year old absolutely adores her- every morning he couldn’t wait to see her and every afternoon he came home full of stories about the fun and learning they did together. Ms Christina has such a gift for connecting with children. She is warm, patient and truly knows how to make each child feel valued and cared for. We feel so lucky to have had her as part of Owen’s early years. Thank you, Ms Christina for everything you do!
Web Report
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Safety Record
The Learning Experience at Brushy Creek is a licensed child care center (ID: 1755070) with no major safety incidents or news-reported legal issues found. It maintains a 'passed' food safety inspection status with a score of 92 as of November 2024 from the Williamson County and Cities Health District. The facility is a participant in the Texas Rising Star program and utilizes secured entrances and background-checked staff.
Parent Reputation
The location has a positive reputation among parents, frequently described in reviews as a 'hidden gem' and an 'extension of the family.' It holds a 4.7/5 rating on Google from approximately 38 reviews and has previously won the 'Best of West Austin Preschool Award.' Common themes in feedback include praise for the clean facilities, effective communication through a parent app, and a nurturing environment.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews for the Brushy Creek location specifically highlight a supportive management team and a positive work environment, though broader reviews for the franchise chain mention common industry challenges like turnover. The center's staff includes teachers with up to 5 years of tenure at this location, and the current leadership includes a Center Director with a degree in Early Childhood Education and an experienced managing owner.
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