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Early-education school The Learning Experience is now open in Richardson
The Learning Experience is a national academy of early-childhood education. (Courtesy The Learning Experience)
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The Learning Experience, a national academy of early-childhood education, opened in late October at 524 Centennial Blvd., Richardson. The 10,000-square-foot facility includes 10 classrooms with indoor and outdoor play areas for students ages 6 weeks to 6 years. 972-707-0862. www.thelearningexperience.com
By Olivia Lueckemeyer
Olivia Lueckemeyer graduated in 2013 from Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in journalism. She joined Community Impact Newspaper in October 2016 as reporter for the Southwest Austin edition before her promotion to editor in March 2017. In July 2018 she returned home to the Dallas area and became editor of the Richardson edition.
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