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The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a child care center in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 180 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 7 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | L.E.A.P.® |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 180 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
- 180 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259434
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 22 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on July 16, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint and a piece of loose molding in the PreK B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on July 16, 2026, the record of child #1 did not contain an updated health assessment within 12 months of previous health assessment (contained updated immunization record only - previous health assessment dated 2-17-25).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on July 16, 2026, certification representative observed mats that were not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Prepper B classrom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on July 16, 2026, the record of staff #2 contained an online first-aid and CPR training, which is not accepted by DHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on July 16, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain an out of state sex offender registry clearance from the state of Florida, as required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
May 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint inspection on May 13, 2026, staff #1 and #2 named a total of 14 children in their supervision groups, but 18 children were present leaving 4 children unaccounted for, and staff #3, 4 and 5 named a total of 14 children in their supervision groups but 15 children were present, leaving one child unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
Jul 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on July 16, 2025, the record of staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance for volunteer purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“During renewal inspection on July 16, 2025, the health assessments of children #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease or a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During complaint investigation on December 19, 2024, it was confirmed that a staff person was observed aggressively grabbing a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
Aug 2, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on August 2, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #1, 2, 4, and 5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on August 2, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not include Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on August 2, 2024, the records of staff #1 and #2 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on August 2, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on August 2, 2024, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in the Infant A, Preschool 1, and Preschool 2 rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on August 2, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in Infant A, Toddlers, PS 1, PS 2, Twaddlers, Preppers, PS 2 and Kindergarten rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.61(c)/3270.61(e) 40 square feet wall-to-wall/Halls, etc. not included
“During complaint investigation on February 8, 2024, Certification Representative observed hallways being used as child care space for 7 preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.61(h)/3270.61(i) Exceeding Capacity/Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During complaint investigation on February 8, 2024, certification representative observed 189 total children at the facility (overall capacity is 181) and observed 28 children in the outdoor toddler play space which measures for 11 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.70(a)/3270.92(a) 65º F minimum/No portable space heaters
“During complaint investigation on February 8, 2024, provider confirmed that due to heating issues, they were temporarily using space heaters in the classroom to maintain a temperature above 65 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.51/3270.61 Similar Age Level/Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During complaint investigation on February 8, 2024, Certification Representative observed 2 staff and a total of 21 preschool children in the Preschool 1B room. Certification rep also observed 189 total children at the facility (overall capacity is 181) and observed 28 children in the outdoor toddler play space which measures for 11 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During complaint investigation on February 8, 2024, Certification Representative observed 2 staff and a total of 21 preschool children in the Preschool 1B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
Dec 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During unannounced inspection on December 8, 2023, staff in room Preschool 1A named 17 children and 18 were present in the room, Staff in PS 1 named 20 children when 25 were present in the room (indicated the other 5 would be in a staff person's group, but that staff person was absent that day), and the staff in PKB named 23 children and 24 were present in the room. Continued non-compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“During unannounced inspection on December 8, 2023, Cert rep observed 15 children in room 204, which measures for 12 children, and 23 children in room 211, which measures for 20 children. Continued non-compliance.”
Oct 19, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, the records of staff #4 did not include documentation of Health and Safety training completed within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, and 5 did not include documentation of the Health and Safety training update completed within the time frame prescribed by DHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, the record of staff #4 did not contain mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of hire, the record of staff #6 did not include documentation of submission of FBI fingerprints, a receipt for the Child Abuse clearance or documentation of submission for out of state NJ clearances as required under the CPSL. The record of staff #7 contained a mandated reporter training that was more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, cert rep observed staff #4, 5, 9 and 10 in room 119. When asked, all staff indicated that they did not have an assigned supervision group. In room preschool 108, staff #6 indicated that she did not have a group assigned to her - staff #11 and 12 named 11 out of 18 children, leaving 7 children unassigned. In preschool 106, staff #13 indicated she did not have a group assigned to her and staff #14 and 15 named 14 out of 22 children, leaving 8 children unassigned. In room 204, 12 children were named out of 15, leaving 3 children unassigned. In 202, 20 of 21 children were named, leaving 1 child unassigned. In room 206, 13 out of 20 children were named, leaving 7 children unassigned. In room 211, 13 out of 20 children were named, leaving 7 children unassigned.”
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, 3, and 8 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, Certification representative observed 15 children in room 204, which measures for a capacity of 13 children. Cert rep also observed 26 children in room 211, which measures for a capacity of 19 children, and 18 children in room 119 which measures for a capacity of 15 children.”
Oct 19, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, the records of staff #4 did not include documentation of Health and Safety training completed within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, and 5 did not include documentation of the Health and Safety training update completed within the time frame prescribed by DHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, the record of staff #4 did not contain mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of hire, the record of staff #6 did not include documentation of submission of FBI fingerprints, a receipt for the Child Abuse clearance or documentation of submission for out of state NJ clearances as required under the CPSL. The record of staff #7 contained a mandated reporter training that was more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, cert rep observed staff #4, 5, 9 and 10 in room 119. When asked, all staff indicated that they did not have an assigned supervision group. In room preschool 108, staff #6 indicated that she did not have a group assigned to her - staff #11 and 12 named 11 out of 18 children, leaving 7 children unassigned. In preschool 106, staff #13 indicated she did not have a group assigned to her and staff #14 and 15 named 14 out of 22 children, leaving 8 children unassigned. In room 204, 12 children were named out of 15, leaving 3 children unassigned. In 202, 20 of 21 children were named, leaving 1 child unassigned. In room 206, 13 out of 20 children were named, leaving 7 children unassigned. In room 211, 13 out of 20 children were named, leaving 7 children unassigned.”
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, the records of staff #1, 2, 3, and 8 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“During complaint investigation on October 19, 2023, Certification representative observed 15 children in room 204, which measures for a capacity of 13 children. Cert rep also observed 26 children in room 211, which measures for a capacity of 19 children, and 18 children in room 119 which measures for a capacity of 15 children.”
Jun 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the tie of inspection, the file for staff #1, did not have all required CLSP information. The staffer was employed without these documents more than 45-day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
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May 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff #1 was terminated for an CPS incident where the staffer, A/P taught the children to walk in a straight line and if the children fell out of line, staff #1 would shove and body check the children. The report states staff #1 would bump children hard enough to knock them over and a child bumped their head off of the floor. It was reported there are concerns with the emotional abuse towards the children in the classroom. There were no marks to the any children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
- Aug 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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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 July 16, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 7 of 7 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 care for?
180, 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 (215) 343-3007 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(215) 343-3007.
Where is The Learning Experience?
1721 S Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Bucks Community School Paul W Kutz Elem, 1 miles away.