ACP Extended Care Inc at Fern Hill Elementary
915 Lincoln Ave, West Chester, PA
The Learning Experience Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 181
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Learning Experience Child Development Center
The Learning Experience Child Development Center is a child care center in W Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 181 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 Weeks to 5 Years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 181 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 Weeks to 5 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | L.E.A.P.® Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Music, art, STEM activities, and cultural awareness |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | State Subsidy |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 2004 |
| Licensed capacity | 181 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Experience Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Experience Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 181 children
- License number
- #CER-00243374
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the infant A classroom, there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of cribs that were in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The toddler A and twaddler B classrooms had objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the classrooms sensory tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact information of child # 1 was not in the child care space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Jul 30, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The agreement form of child #11 and #12 did not included services to be provided to the family and child on the form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/30/25, there was not a sign posted stating that a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating in the preschool 2 classroom, near the sink in the infant a classroom, and near the sink in the infant b classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/30/25, there was peeling paint in the twaddler b classroom to the right of the entrance and on the right and left wall in the back of the classroom. There was peeling paint in the prepper classroom to the left of the mat shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/30/25, the emergency contact information of child #8 did not include the address of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/30/25, the epi pens of child #9 and #10 were expired. The epi pen of child #9 stated please discard after 5/14/25 and the epi pen of child #10 stated please discard after 7/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The health report of child #11 was dated 6/14/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/30/25, the emergency contact information of child #1-7 did not include the telephone number of child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
Apr 29, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 4/29/25 it was found that the facility did not complete an incident report after being made aware that a child hit their head on a doorknob after being placed against a wall by staff person aggressively.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 4/29/25 it was verified that a staff person roughly placed a child against the door causing him to hit his head while doing so.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.19(a) Required to report
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 4/29/25 it was found that the facility received a report stating that a staff person slammed a child onto the floor causing them to hit their head on a door. Facility did not report suspected abuse to Childline.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Two year old child was left unsupervised in the bathroom of the Twaddler A classroom for approximately 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
Aug 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“The bottle of child #10 was not labeled with child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #1, 2, 5, 8 and 11 did not include their health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The facility had a ceiling tile in the Preschool 2 A classroom that had water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information of child # 3,6,8, and 9 did not include their physicians telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the Toddler A room was at 50 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Facility had chipped paint on the divider wall in the Twaddler A room. There was also chipped paint on the wall next to the bathroom in the Preschool 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2024
Jun 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff person was heard saying I'm going to hurt this child or I'm going to hit this child while requesting support during a diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
Jun 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 8/31/23, a written plan for transporting children in an emergency was not posted in the following childcare spaces: Preschool 2, Preschool 1, Preschool 2A, Toddler C, Toddler A, Preppers and Infant A rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 8/31/23, the first aid kit located in the Preschool 2 room did not contain all required items (missing gloves and band aids. In Preschool 2A soap and gauze missing. (CORRECTED OIN SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
Dec 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Continued Non-Compliance: On 9/28/22, during an unannounced inspection, Staff #7 file did not contain an updated pediatric first aid/cpr training. The training on file expired 2/2021. On 12/2/22, during an unannounced inspection, Staff #7 has still not completed training in pediatric first aid/cpr.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Continued Non-Compliance: On 9/28/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire 3270.31(f)(1-10): Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 10/4/22. On 12/2/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1, #2 have still not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training. Staff person # 3 and #4 have still not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Continued Non-Compliance: On 9/28/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff persons #1, #5 and #6 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1, #5 and #6 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training/ Pediatric First Aid & CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 10/4/22. On 12/2/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1, #5 and #6 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training/Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
Nov 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“While investigating a complaint on 11/3/22 it was observed in Twaddler classroom a total of 20 children present. Staff person # 1 was asked for the names of children responsible for. Staff person#1 could not identify children specifically assigned to child care group. It was observed in the pre-school#2 classroom a total of 16 children present. Staff person # 2 was asked for the names of children responsible for. Staff person#2 could not identify children specifically assigned to child care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2022
Sep 28, 2022Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff person #2 and #8 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and #8 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training. (Staff #2 M.R. training was expired 12/13/16)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, an individual record was not on file for Staff #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff persons #3, #4, #7, #8, #10 and #11 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #3, #4, #7, #8, #10 and #11 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training not completed for Staff #3, #7, #8 and #11. Pediatric First Aid/CPR not completed for Staff #3, #4, #7, #10 and #11.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #9 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/13/16 for Staff #2 and 6/13/17 for Staff #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff persons #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire : Health & Safety Training not completed for Staff persons #3, #5, #6, #7, #8. Pediatric First Aid/CPR not completed for Staff persons #3, #4, #6, #7.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On 9/28/22, during an unannounced inspection, Staff #9 file did not contain an updated pediatric first aid/CPR training. The training on file was expired 2/2021.”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 9/22/22, Staff 1 reported that at approximately 12:00pm Child #1 was having a "tantrum." Staff #1 reported witnessing Staff #2 picking up the rest mat belonging to Child #1 and "hitting Child #1 in the head with it" while Child #1 was sitting upright. Staff #1 reported that approximately 5-10 minutes later, Child #1 was still upset. Staff #1 reported that Staff #2 got a spray bottle out of the cabinet. Staff #1 witnessed Staff #2 walk past Child #1 and spray Child #1 2-3 times in the face. Staff #1 reported Child #1 became more upset after being sprayed by Staff #2. When interviewed by Staff #3, Staff #2 acknowledged "spritzing" Child #1 with the bottle. Staff #2 stated the spray bottle contained only water.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
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Sep 28, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff person #2 and #8 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and #8 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training. (Staff #2 M.R. training was expired 12/13/16)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, an individual record was not on file for Staff #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff persons #3, #4, #7, #8, #10 and #11 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #3, #4, #7, #8, #10 and #11 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training not completed for Staff #3, #7, #8 and #11. Pediatric First Aid/CPR not completed for Staff #3, #4, #7, #10 and #11.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #9 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/13/16 for Staff #2 and 6/13/17 for Staff #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff persons #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire : Health & Safety Training not completed for Staff persons #3, #5, #6, #7, #8. Pediatric First Aid/CPR not completed for Staff persons #3, #4, #6, #7.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On 9/28/22, during an unannounced inspection, Staff #9 file did not contain an updated pediatric first aid/CPR training. The training on file was expired 2/2021.”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 9/22/22, Staff 1 reported that at approximately 12:00pm Child #1 was having a "tantrum." Staff #1 reported witnessing Staff #2 picking up the rest mat belonging to Child #1 and "hitting Child #1 in the head with it" while Child #1 was sitting upright. Staff #1 reported that approximately 5-10 minutes later, Child #1 was still upset. Staff #1 reported that Staff #2 got a spray bottle out of the cabinet. Staff #1 witnessed Staff #2 walk past Child #1 and spray Child #1 2-3 times in the face. Staff #1 reported Child #1 became more upset after being sprayed by Staff #2. When interviewed by Staff #3, Staff #2 acknowledged "spritzing" Child #1 with the bottle. Staff #2 stated the spray bottle contained only water.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
Jun 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/20/2022, CERT REP ONSERVED THAT REST EQUIPMENT WAS NOT LABELED FOR SPECIFIC CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
Mar 8, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“On 3/7/22, staff member #1 self admitted to using harsh tones with children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/7/22, staff member #1 self-admitted and was observed by other staff, moving a chair from underneath a child who was sitting on it, allowing the child to fall on the floor. As well as picking children up by one arm as a form of redirecting children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 12/20/21, staff member #1 was observed by other staff aggressively patting a child on the back.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
Mar 8, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“On 3/7/22, staff member #1 self admitted to using harsh tones with children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/7/22, staff member #1 self-admitted and was observed by other staff, moving a chair from underneath a child who was sitting on it, allowing the child to fall on the floor. As well as picking children up by one arm as a form of redirecting children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 12/20/21, staff member #1 was observed by other staff aggressively patting a child on the back.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
Nov 10, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“IT WAS REPORTED BY ANOTHER TEACHER THAT THE IDENTIFIED STAFF WAS SEEN AND HEARD PUTTING CHILDREN IN THEIR SEATS ROUGHLY, MISHANDLING THEM ON THE PLAYGROUND BY DRAGGING THEM, AND INAPPROPRIATE/BORDERLINE YELLING AT THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Experience Child Development Center
Is The Learning Experience Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The Learning Experience Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Experience Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 21 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can The Learning Experience Child Development Center care for?
181, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Learning Experience Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Experience Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Experience Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 692-5004 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience Child Development Center's phone number?
(610) 692-5004.
Where is The Learning Experience Child Development Center?
915 Old Fern Hill Rd Bldgc, W Chester, PA 19380. The nearest other daycare we list is ACP Extended Care Inc at Fern Hill Elementary, 0.5 miles away.