Earned the highest infant care score in Jacksonville. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, and parent feedback for infant rooms.
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The Learning Experience @ Jacksonville Oakleaf is a Gold Seal Quality Care Program provider at 220 Oakleaf Village Pkwy in Jacksonville, serving infants (from 6 weeks) through school-age children with a proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum covering literacy, STEM, arts, and physical development. The center offers full-day and half-day VPK options, daily parent communication via the Bubbles app, and enrichment activities including sign language, music, and fitness. However, the center's oversight record raises significant concerns: parents have reported an unresolved assault complaint that management only escalated after a "pattern" emerged, alleged retaliation against families who involved police, billing irregularities, and multiple DCF violations recorded between 2023 and 2024. High staff turnover and mixed parental reviews of management responsiveness compound these credibility issues.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management4.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
What parents say
“My son started TLE Oaklef in June and its been nothing short of AMAZING. My son runs to his class every morning. The staff are great and friendly. They really care about the kids and it shows.”
“Please run! Management horrible; employees horrible. My child was assaulted and the owner claimed that they have to see if it's a 'pattern' before taking action.”
“I called the police and TLE said they were putting my son's enrollment on hold .... unless we stopped the investigation.”
“When we first walked in we could feel great energy from everyone we encountered.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum, which develops the whole child through academic, social, and cognitive learning with hands-on activities and character-based lessons.
Programs & activities: Programs for ages 6 weeks to 6 years; enrichment includes sign language, music, art, STEM, cultural awareness, and physical development at no extra cost. Daily photo updates via a secure parent app.
What sets it apart: Open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-6:30 PM. Holds Gold Seal Quality Care designation; secured entrances, background-checked staff, and detailed health protocols. Low staff turnover and individualized care emphasized.
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