about

Hello, friends! I’m Ms. LeLe—Executive Director and proud Owner of Barrels of FUN Exploration Center!

We opened our doors on September 1, 2022, and what an incredible journey it has been! 🎉 Thank you for stopping by to learn more about who we are and why we do what we do.

Because learning should be FUN!
We believe that children are natural-born learners—and from infants to preschoolers, they learn best through play, adventure, storytelling, music, art, science, and hands-on exploration. At Barrels, we embrace all of that and more.

• A safe, reliable second home where kids learn indoors and in our outdoor classrooms.
• A space filled with love, patience, and understanding.
• A workplace rooted in teamwork and family.
  

After spending more than 13 years as a special education teacher in the public school system, I knew I wanted to do more—to reach more children, support more families, and give back to my community in a bigger way.

Today, as Executive Director, I get to blend my classroom experience and teaching philosophy into every corner of our center. I designed our very own Barrels of Learning Through Play Curriculum, which makes Barrels a vibrant, child-led, play-based learning environment where every child can thrive.

We love our families.
We love our kiddos.

So what’s next for Barrels of FUN?

✨ Only time will tell… but we are SO excited for the adventure ahead!