The Learning Experience ("TLE") is one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchisors in the U.S. With more than 40 years of experience developing best-in-class childcare brands, the Weissman family founded TLE in 2002. Currently, TLE has roughly 600 centers open or under development. Belmont is situated in Gaston County, North Carolina, roughly nine miles east of Gastonia and 11 miles west of Charlotte. Part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, Belmont is home to an estimated 15,000 residents. Belmont offers the small-city charm of historic homes and a historic downtown complete with arts, culture, shopping, and dining.