In a growing community like Horizon West, families have plenty of choices when it comes to childcare and early education. But for many local parents, there’s something especially meaningful about walking into a school where the owners know your child’s name, greet families at the door each morning, and genuinely feel like part of the neighborhood.
That’s exactly what families find at The Learning Experience Horizon West with owners Miss Fran and Mr. Bob.
More than a preschool, TLE Horizon West is a family-owned and operated school built on connection, care, and community. Unlike investor-owned centers, Miss Fran and Mr. Bob live right here in Horizon West and are deeply involved in the everyday life of the school. Many families lovingly refer to them as the “grandma and grandpa” of TLE because of the warmth, encouragement, and personal attention they bring to every child who walks through the doors.
For Mr. Bob, caring for families has always been part of who he is. Before opening the school, he served as a deputy sheriff, dedicating his career to protecting and serving the community. That same commitment to safety and trust now carries into the environment they’ve created at TLE Horizon West, where families can feel confident knowing their children are learning in a secure, nurturing space.
Their roots in local education also run deep. Before opening The Learning Experience, their daughters taught at Independence Elementary School and Summerlake Elementary School, further strengthening the family’s connection to the Horizon West community and the children who grow up here.
Living just down the street from the school allows Miss Fran and Mr. Bob to stay closely connected to the families they serve. They’re not just business owners invested in the area, they’re neighbors raising their family here too.
The Learning Experience Horizon West serves children from 6 weeks to 5 years old and offers an award-winning curriculum designed to support the whole child through academic, social, and cognitive development. Their proprietary L.E.A.P.® curriculum focuses on language and literacy, enrichment activities, academic foundations, and physical development through purposeful play.
Families also appreciate the school’s secure environment, qualified educators, and daily communication tools that help parents stay connected throughout the day with updates, reports, and photos through the parent app.
But beyond the curriculum and classrooms, what truly makes TLE Horizon West stand out is the heart behind it.
For many local families, it feels less like dropping their child off at school and more like joining an extended family. 💛
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