The Learning Center (TLC)
Daycare center in Palo Alto, CA. 459 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
About the program
The Learning Center (TLC) is a licensed daycare center in Palo Alto, California, on the state register since 1994. It is licensed for 40 children and serves preschool ages.
The Learning Center is a play-based child care program in Palo Alto founded in 1977.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Learning Center (TLC) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,452 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101700.3(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Two of my children attend The Learning Center and absolutely love it! The teachers and director are phenomenal, fostering a rich play-based curriculum that promotes a strong foundation of social and emotional learning and child-driven curiosity in learning. The toddler room is a wonderfully nurturing and calm environment. The preschool classrooms offer a great place for kids to develop creativity, artistic skills,…
Alicia Nugent · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoOur family has had an amazing experience with The Learning Center (TLC) in Palo Alto! Our 3.5-year-old started in the Bay Room when she was a little over 2 and is now thriving in the Ocean Room. The program is exceptional - activities are consistently engaging, and the teacher-to-student ratio ensures that each child gets the attention they need. We especially appreciate the low staff turnover, with many teachers…
Ross Johnson · 5/5 on Google · a year ago"We absolutely love this preschool! The teachers miss Danielle is incredibly caring and dedicated. Our son has thrived in their supportive and stimulating environment. The curriculum is well-rounded, and our child has learned so much while having fun. We highly recommend this Triumphant Learning Center.
Ramesh karki · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoSome grey speaker box sent me here after getting to many votes, it was great, got tacos that once but mostly it was bread, there were some other living objects there as well
Jaiden · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
459 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Questions about The Learning Center (TLC)
Is The Learning Center (TLC) licensed?
Yes. The Learning Center (TLC) holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 430702587), with a licensed capacity of 40 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Learning Center (TLC) had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for The Learning Center (TLC), across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does The Learning Center (TLC) take?
The Learning Center (TLC) is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does The Learning Center (TLC) cost?
The Learning Center (TLC) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
