Robin Matz FCCH
Downingtown, PA 19335 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 141
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 141 children, serving school-age 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 27 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 141 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 | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 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, cultural awareness |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Experience has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Experience
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 141 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259949
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 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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- Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26: 1. In the Preschool 1 room there was a red couch with a hole in it and peeling material. 2. In the Toddler B room there was a a foam machine being stored there and refrigerator shelves on the sink counter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26: 1. In the Infant A room, child #1 did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space while receiving care. 2. In the Twaddlers room, child #2 did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space while receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.15(b) Building Codes
“During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, the operator did not have the Certificate of Occupancy on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the renewal inspection the operator did not have the Evacuation Routes posted conspicuously for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, the operator did not have proof that they sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff person # 5 did not have 12-hours of annual childcare training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff person # 4 did not have Mandated Reporter Training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff persons #2 and #4, did not have Fire Safety Training completed annually, on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff persons #1,2,3, and 4 did not have Emergency Plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26: 1. In Preschool 1 the first aid kit did not have gauze, bandages, or gloves. 2. In Preschool 3 the first aid kit did not have bandages. 3. In the Twaddlers room the first aid kit did not have gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation on 6/2/26, staff person #1 was seen putting child #1 in the hallway away from the class, losing supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
Jun 3, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, in the Indoor play area, there were tables and chairs set up for an after-hour event during childcare hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, Staff persons # 3,4, and 5 did not have fire safety training complete within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the provider did not have the emergency plan posted conspicuously for the parents to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, as per the announcement C-22-03, the provider is required to have written policy on file to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The provider did not have items 2 and 3 in their policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25: 1. In the outside play space, there were 2 water hoses wrapped around the 2 drinking fountains used by the children. 2. The door to the Twaddler room is in poor repair and slams closed posing a danger to the children. 3. In Infant B a crib had excess crumbled blue material in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedures posted conspicuously for the parents to see.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, staff persons # 4 and 6 did not have health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not have indication of allergy, medication or special needs or indication of not applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, 1. In the Preppers Room, staff persons #1 and 2 were not able to effectively identify their assigned groups. 2. In the Toddler A Room, staff persons #3 was not able to effectively identify her assigned groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, there were unused electrical outlets without protective receptacle covers in the Preschool 2 Room, Toddler B Room, and the Indoor Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #3 did not have and translation/evaluation for the foreign degree on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24: 1. There was excess chipping paint on the wall near the trash can in the Toddler A Room. 2. The gate post near the wall was loose and in poor repair leading from the Toddler Playground to the Outdoor Playground. 3. There was a nonfunctioning drinking fountain with a water hose wrapped around it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, child #1 had emergency contact information in the childcare space that was not updated to match the emergency contact information in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #1and 2 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file to ensure freedom from communicable disease and tuberculosis testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
Jun 7, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.14/3270.27(a)(5) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Emergency plan
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the Emergency Plan. The Emergency Plan provided did not include an accommodation of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan. The Emergency Plan provided did not include the continuity of care/operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 7, Staff #13, and Staff #14 files. Staff #7, Staff #13, and Staff #14 did not complete an annually emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file. Staff #2 did not complete an annually fire safety training course.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #5 and staff #7 files. Staff #5 did not inculde a copy of the FBI Clearance results. Staff # 7 did not include a copy of the request for the NSOR at initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“During an initial inspection, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and discover a Bleach bottle on the top of the toilet in Pre-school 3 room 210. (Corrected on Site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a facility walkthrough and noticed the Infant Room 210 did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted. (Corrected on Site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walk through and noticed the handwashing signs above the sinks did not indicate after toileting or before eating. (Corrected on Site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative Conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed Styrofoam bowls being used for snacks. (Corrected on Site)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed child # 6 file. Child #6 Agreement form did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 1 file. Child #1 date of admission on the fee agreement was incomplete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 1 and Child #7 file, and the Emergency Contact did not indicate enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 3 file. Staff #3 did not provide a examination for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #12, Staff # 13, and Staff #14 files, and it did not include two written letters of references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #3, Staff #10, Staff #9, Staff #12 files, and it did not include 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 5 file. Staff #5 did not have Health and Safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Experience
Is The Learning Experience licensed?
Yes. The Learning Experience is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Experience last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 care for?
141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Learning Experience accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Experience'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 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 269-7300 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(610) 269-7300.
Where is The Learning Experience?
104 Hopewell Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace Elementary, 0.6 miles away.