Building friendship and faith that lasts a lifetime
When you trust us with your family, you become like our family. At TLC Early Learning Center, we are committed to providing high quality care specializing in educating children while nurturing their spiritual growth. TLC is a nationally-accredited, Christian childcare and preschool program in Bloomington, MN, with college-educated and trained teachers in early childhood education, assuring that your children will be left in very capable hands. If you’re ready to experience a safe, supportive, and fun environment for your child and a partner who cares about your family, we’re ready to meet you!
Our classrooms
COVID Response
We continue to keep you and your child’s health and safety our top priority during this time by taking the following precautions:
• Masks worn by staff
• Social distancing when possible
• Increased cleaning
• Follow MN DOH Covid 19 Guidelines for Childcare Centers
• Follow National Accreditation illness policy
about tlc ELC
Our mission is to be, in conjunction with Transfiguration Lutheran Church, a warm, loving, healthy, and safe Christian environment for our community of families. As children of God, we teach and model positive self-image, individuality, independence, and respect of others’ rights and properties. Children will be offered the opportunity to grow and develop spiritually, cognitively, emotionally, and physically.
The tlc ELC Difference
caring as family
We take it seriously when you leave your children with us. We are dedicated to caring for your child and your entire family.
Building friendships for the long term
We have a long-term mindset. We work with the parents in providing the best care possible for their children, and many of the families (especially those with multiple children) are with us for well over a decade.
Offering peace of mind
Find peace of mind when you entrust your children to our care. We are the only Christian, private, non-profit, NAEYC nationally accredited, and 4-star Parent Aware program in Bloomington.
Making your child’s nutrition a priority
Here at TLC ELC, we make nutrition a priority. Homemade meals and snacks are served daily. These meals and snacks are thoughtfully planned and prepared by our chef. A dietitian reviews the menus to ensure that the children are provided with a healthy and balanced diet while eating at our center. In addition, our monthly newsletter will include a nutrition-related article, handpicked by our dietitian or staff.
our accreditations
TLC ELC is committed to the high standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Parent Aware. We’ve been NAEYC-accredited since 1992, one of the longest, continually-accredited programs in the state of Minnesota.
Praise for TLC ELC
““TLC Early Learning Center is a place where you can have a second home. The teachers and staff are so caring and hands on! Our daughters developed into amazing little girls because of the wonderful skills and learning opportunities TLC gave them. TLC focuses on the whole child - mental, physical, and spiritual development. We love TLC!”
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ready to learn more?
If you’re looking for an early childhood education center based in Christian values and high-quality care for your children, TLC ELC can help! The best next step is to schedule a tour which will be a time for you to see our classrooms and ask questions about our early childhood learning center. Simply complete our form, and we’ll be in touch to schedule a tour. We can’t wait to meet you and your family!
