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The Learning Experience

476 Creamery Way, Exton, PA 193414.8· 70 reviews
licensed capacity
147
open each week
5 days

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About The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience is a child care center in Exton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 147 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
147 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity147 childrenFrom the state license
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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
147 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249833
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Aug 6, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 22 staff files and the file for staff #1, did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 22 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include a verification of child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 22 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 are missing the NSOR clearance and staff #2 is also missing the FBI clearance. RRECEIVED STAFF #1”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 22 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not contain the required health and safety trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the self-reported noncompliance followup, it was confirmed that staff #1 spanked a child #1 on the rear end while in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

  2. Aug 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 22 staff files and the file for staff #1, did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 22 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include a verification of child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 22 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 are missing the NSOR clearance and staff #2 is also missing the FBI clearance. RRECEIVED STAFF #1”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 22 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not contain the required health and safety trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the self-reported noncompliance followup, it was confirmed that staff #1 spanked a child #1 on the rear end while in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

  3. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises. The emergency plan also did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not contain a health assessment with TB results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #4 did not include two non family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of education and experience, staff #2 and #4 did not include a verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: .RM106 ON THE GREEN WALL, RM 108 ON THE RED WALL NEAR THE SINK. RM 114 ON THE GREEN WALL.RM121 RED PAINT NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND RM 123 over the sink and on the wall to the right of sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

  5. Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23: 1. The veneer on the changing station in the Toddler A room was removed exposing the particle board. 2. There was an unwound hose in the outside play area. 3. There were "Squares and Planks" boxes stored in the indoor play area. 4. The carpet edge was exposed and in poor repair in the Infant B room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, child #1 did not have the child's special needs, allergies, or special conditions indicated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

  7. Jun 7, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/7/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/7/22, STAFF PERSON #1, 2, 3, AND 4 WERE NOT ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY IDENTIFY THE CHILDREN OF THEIR ASSIGNED GROUP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/7/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/7/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF SAFE ROUTES POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 6, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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?

147, 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 6:00 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) 363-7001 to ask.

What is The Learning Experience's phone number?

(610) 363-7001.

Where is The Learning Experience?

476 Creamery Way, Exton, PA 19341. The nearest other daycare we list is Celebree School of Exton, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).