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It’s difficult to rate the company as a whole because the locations are franchised so I’m sure there’s locations that are amazing and have good support from their team. The locations I was at was fine at first I enjoyed being there, everyone was cool but there was some drama with some teachers and they tolerated way too much of that. After a little while I started to see how management would talk to their employees and just not support them and or have their backs and I didn’t really like that. After more time you just can tell they do not care about you they only care about if you’re coming in that day. You can be sick, your kids can be sick, you can be put on medical leave, you could have unfortunate circumstances, anything that prevents you from coming in they don’t care and are very off putting when you can’t be there, and when you return the atmosphere is not the same (this is from management only all of the teachers are very nice and probably hate their job just as much as you do at this point)
At the end of the day communication just isn’t there and I really have no clue why management is even in management because god forbid they have to be in a classroom for more than 10 minutes if staff is short. When you’re closer with management they are really nice but when it’s inconvenient for them then they are no longer nice. Overall 5/10 experience it’s okay but management needs to learn how to treat their employees with respect and like humans that have actual lives outside of work. As someone with prior management experience in this field and others I do understand their frustrations sometimes but how they go about handling those situations is poor 

What is the best part of working at the company?
I’ve worked here as a preschool teacher for 3 years, and it has been an amazing experience. The management is always working to support both the staff and families, and the team environment feels very collaborative and welcoming. Teachers are appreciated for the hard work they put in every day, which creates such a positive atmosphere for both employees and children. It’s a caring, supportive daycare that truly puts the kids first, and I’m grateful to be part of it.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part can be balancing multiple responsibilities at once, especially during busy days, but the teamwork and support from coworkers make it manageable and rewarding.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is welcoming, supportive, and family-oriented. The team works well together, communication is encouraged, and everyone shares the same goal of creating a positive and caring environment for the children. The culture is fast-paced at times, but rewarding and full of people who genuinely care about what they do.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day includes caring for and teaching the children, planning fun and educational activities, helping maintain a safe and positive classroom environment, and working closely with coworkers and families to make sure each child feels supported and cared for.

I was a Lead Infant Teacher at The Learning Experience for 13 months. The facilities were beautiful and the classroom was fully equipped with everything needed. My experience with the management was not very good unfortunately. There was very little communication between management and teachers, especially with new families starting with zero prior notice. Some days new parents would just show up at my door with all of their babies' things and my director would be standing there, introduce us, and walk away. The classrooms were also packed as full as they could go. I often had up to 13 babies from 6 weeks to 15 months in my room at a time with only one other teacher. That's a lot for two teachers, but was even harder for me because my coteacher was partly disabled and needed to stay mostly seated. It was very chaotic and not the environment I would have liked to provide for the babies in my care. I worked very hard and stayed as long as I possibly could, but eventually I knew I had to leave because of the lack of support, communication, and accountability. Four other families left when I did and explained that they only stayed because I was there. It was very humbling to year that. I still have good relationships with the coworkers and families that I met there and I'm thankful for the experience. I do wish that the structure and support was better for the benefit of both teachers and families.

I enjoyed working at TLE for the year that I worked there- only because of the children and families who were so supportive and loving. While I did feel that the curriculum was very well organized and helpful, my specific location I worked at was very indecisive about if they would like me to get creative with the curriculum or strictly follow it, which left a lot of confusion, frustration, and lack of support. I also felt that the management at this location was so unsupportive it felt derogatory. The managers will speak nicely to your face but then talk badly behind your back. They are also not willing to have constructive conversations in private, but will not hesitate to call you out in front of families & children. They do not outline their exact expectations of teachers, but when you stray from the line only they can see- you will get called out & made a fool out of in front of other teachers, parents, etc.. While I loved the families and children, I would never recommend working in such a dark and unhealthy work environment. Do not be fooled by the bright colors and “welcoming” attitude; they will be nice for the first two weeks and then it’s all downhill from there. 

The children and families were the best part of this job. I genuinely enjoyed working with the kids and helping them learn and grow each day. Unfortunately, the work environment made it difficult to enjoy the position long-term.

Management frequently micromanaged staff and created an atmosphere where employees felt watched rather than supported. Communication was often inconsistent, expectations changed frequently, and employee concerns did not always seem to be taken seriously. Morale among staff was low, and there was little recognition for the hard work teachers put in every day.

Another concern was the hiring process. It often felt like the center was more focused on filling positions quickly than finding educators who were the right fit for the classroom and team. This contributed to high turnover and a lack of consistency for both staff and children.

The center has potential, but stronger leadership, better communication, and a greater investment in supporting and retaining quality teachers would significantly improve the workplace culture.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The parents and kids and some of the coworkers 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Barely making a livable income and being extremely overworked. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic. Management sucks. The company itself sucks. They never want to help you grow. You’re written up for every little thing. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Working well past your time to leave. Management with zero communication. Lots of favorites from management which makes it hard to even work.

No clear communication or work expectations from admin. I can’t speak for every location, but for mine management was extremely toxic and unethical. Also pay was pretty poor. We needed to provide a 4 weeks notice to even take 2 hours off which i’ve never seen in any other workplace. It’s a pretty unrealistic expectation as no one can really plan for life four weeks in advance. 

I hope something changes about the location I worked at. The other teachers were good people and I don’t think management is upholding the TLE name

Working at BASE Programs was an incredibly rewarding experience. I had the opportunity to work alongside passionate educators and staff who truly care about creating a positive and enriching environment for students. The role helped me grow professionally in leadership, communication, and program management while making a meaningful impact in local schools and communities. I appreciated the collaborative team culture, the creativity encouraged within programs, and the relationships built with students, families, and school staff throughout my time there.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The beautiful kind children . The admin is horrible would not recommend if you dont do it for the kids.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No support from administration and LOW PAY

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful you work with young immature adults and dont focus on the children.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful and underpaid. There no support or acknowledgement.

There is a lot of favoritism with employees and a lot of bending rules or bending over backwards for some employees. There's a lot of making one person do the job correctly and not enforcing it with others. The kids are great but employee and management wise has turned me against wanting to be a teacher again. All in all I feel how things are run and done leaves it a hostile environment in the building as well as to other employees. They want you to bend over backwards with them but do not want to return the favor. This is only a few things I have seen in my time here.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Preschool teacher 115 salaries reported	$16.08 per hour
Lead teacher 37 salaries reported	$17.65 per hour
Child care teacher 13 salaries reported	$15.17 per hour
Teacher 12 salaries reported	$17.46 per hour
Daycare teacher 12 salaries reported	$18.60 per hour

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