Germosen advocated for these issues
to be resolved to open our center.
Throughout the process, the sense of
community has been front and center.
We are proud and honored to serve
this amazing community.”
The Learning Experience was built
on three key principles: cognitive,
physical and social — or in other words,
learn, play and grow. While The Learning
Experience curriculum focuses on
L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic
Program), the center also promotes
a healthy lifestyle as they engage the
kids in safe physical play and provide
nutritious snacks. They also have a
philanthropy program so children can
learn the values of sharing, giving and
selflessness.
“Education is very important to us,”
Ruben said. “We have two daughters
graduated from Northwestern and
Michigan State Universities; I am a
doctoral candidate at Columbia University
completing my dissertation on
the effects of quality early childhood
education on academic advancement.
I also authored a children’s math and
science series called ‘Adventures of
Lilly and Tommy,’ which focuses on
STEM-C education in early childhood
education. Therefore, we are invested
in providing quality care to the communities
we serve.”
The fun and education also carries on
into the summer at The Learning Experience,
where young ones participate
paint, play music, and get active with obstacle
courses and water play days.
The Learning
Experience – Astoria
31-57 31ST ST., ASTORIA
718-204-1352
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The Learning
Experience – Astoria
As a kid, I always appreciated having
another adult who wasn’t my teacher
or mom to help me with my homework
at the end of the day. Shout out to my
after-school camp counselors. If your
little learner happens to be the same
way, you should check out Astoria’s The
Learning Experience.
The franchise, owned by couple
Ruben and Silvia Gomez, opened its
doors in Astoria in May 2019. The business
also has locations in LIC and Bayside,
Queens. Its opening had been
delayed by unforeseen building complications,
but the local community
lended a hand:
“The amazing Astoria community
came together to raise our challenges
to the office of Councilman Costa Constantinades,”
Ruben said. “Through his
office of constituent services, Josefina
Photos courtesy of The Learning Experience
Photos courtesy of Sky Village
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