Step 1 – Schedule a School Tour

Enrolling and/or reserving a future space for your child is simple. Schedule a time for you and your child to visit us in our Center, by clicking on the “Book a Tour” tab at the top of this page. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to meet us and learn more about what we have to offer. This is important and helps to ensure that all parties are comfortable with their surroundings and expectations.

Step 2 – Complete Registration Form

After the tour, if you are interested in enrolling, you will complete a registration packet. Once the packet is completed, the Educational Services and Therapeutic Services Managers will review your child’s information to ensure the best possible fit for our classrooms. If there is a spot available, the ES Manager will contact you regarding next steps. If there is not an opening at this time, your child will be placed on a waitlist.

What does TLC do and who does it serve?

TLC has two programs: pediatric therapy and early childhood education. We serve children from birth to age 12 in our occupational, physical, and speech pediatric therapies, and children ages eight weeks until they are ready for kindergarten in our fully inclusive infant nursery, toddler classrooms, and preschool classrooms. Most of our students live in Boulder County, but children from throughout the Front Range are welcome at TLC. “Fully inclusive” means children both with and without special needs are enrolled in all of our classrooms. Children enrolled in pediatric therapy have been assessed and have goals in place to support their individual needs in the classroom . Therapy needs range from speech and language delays to helping with fine and gross motor skills development; anything that may hinder a child’s ability to meet critical developmental milestones on a timeline appropriate for them. Children may be discharged from therapy upon meeting the goals set by their families and therapists or after their 12th birthday.

When are you open?

We are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We operate year-round with a calendar similar to the St. Vrain Valley School District. We ask that children enrolled in our early learning program be on campus for a maximum of nine hours per day, according to best practices for healthy child development.

Tell me about your staff

Our teachers are highly trained in supporting early learners in their cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth and are committed to the education of young children. Professional development is ongoing for all staff, with a center-wide commitment to the Pyramid Plus Model, a social-emotional curriculum that encourages healthy behaviors and relationships. We have highly trained, licensed speech, occupational, and physical therapists who specialize in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), lactation support, and toe-walking, among many other therapeutic supports. We are also fortunate to have a highly qualified administrative team that includes a CEO, vice-president, administrative support, billing specialists, and a development and fundraising team. TLC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization managed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

What does it mean to be a nonprofit?

TLC is a nonprofit because all dollars raised go back into the center via programs and scholarships. We do not have an owner; we are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of TLC current and alumni parents and community leaders. We hold two major fundraising events per year to help fund our programs, participate in Colorado Gives Day, and ask all TLC parents to commit to 25 volunteer hours per year.

What are your accreditations and affiliations?

TLC is a Colorado Shines Level Four-rated center; a Breastfeeding Friendly certified facility; a Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL)-certified facility; a certified Home Health Agency; a member of the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce; a member of the Longmont Economic Development Partnership; a member of the Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD) Partnership of Boulder County; and is active with the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County. TLC receives funding from the Universal Pre-K and the Colorado Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP), in addition to funding from local businesses, foundations, and donors.

What are your tuition rates?

TLC’s tuition rates are market competitive, and reflect the cost of keeping the appropriate number of highly trained, licensed teachers in each classroom. Please click on the “Book a Tour” tab at the top of this page to schedule a tour and find out more about tuition rates.

Is financial aid available?

We are a non-profit organization committed to providing scholarships to families based on demonstrated financial need. We receive funding for tuition through CCAP, Universal Pre-K, government funding, foundations, and private donors. Financial aid will be awarded after completion of a scholarship application and approval. Available funding is first-come, first-served to eligible families. We provide funding to both education families and therapy families. We continuously strive to improve our fundraising efforts so we have more scholarship dollars available for families.

How long have you been in business?

TLC was founded in 1956 by parents of children with cerebral palsy to create a school in for their children to learn and thrive. We celebrated our 65th birthday in 2021 and are looking forward to our Platinum Jubilee in 2026. TLC is now a fully inclusive campus, serving ALL children, regardless of their abilities.

Originally named The Tiny Tim Center, TLC legally changed its name to the TLC Learning Center, Inc. in 2024.