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The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 166
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a child care center in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 166 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 56 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 166 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 166 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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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
- 166 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259383
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 56 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 15
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Background checks 8
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the inspection, in the Make-Believe Boulevard class, tweezers and scissors were missing from the red bag's first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 only had 6.5 hours of childcare training during their 10/2024-10/2025 training period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During the time of the inspection, in the Preschool 2B classroom, two lunch boxes containing yogurt and cheese were observed hanging in the children's cubbies. These items are required to be refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
Mar 23, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, staff persons #7, #14 and #21 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #29 did not include a date as to when tuberculosis screening was conducted (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“At the time of the inspection, the Avi-Q present for child #2 and the Valtoco present for child #3 did not contain a label with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.35(b) Group sup qualifications
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #17 did not have a transcript to determine what major the Associate of Art degree that was on file was in, and therefore, cannot qualify as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the inspection on 3/23/26, staff person #1 acknowledged that child #1 was removed from the classroom by a member of an outside agency. Child #1 was then observed in the staff lounge with the member of the outside agency. No staff of the facility were observed with child #1. Staff person #19 acknowledged that there was no written parent consent for the children to be removed from the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #17 did not have completed clearances on file for the state of Florida and they acknowledged they resided there within the last 5 years. Staff person #17 was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children. Staff person #30 did not update the Child Abuse clearance every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current child abuse clearance on file dated 11/10/25 and the previous child abuse clearance dated 11/05/2020. Staff person #19 acknowledged that staff person #30 had direct contact and routine interaction with children during the timeframe of the clearance update lapse. Previously, on 04/28/25, the requirement for using the newest disclosure statement going forward was provided as technical assistance with Staff #19. On 03/23/26, during a review of staff files, it was observed that an old version of the disclosure statement was signed for new hires, staff person#16, #21 and staff person #28, and did not contain a date of signature. Staff person #7, a new hire, had an old version of the disclosure statement that was signed on 12/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #7 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the Pediatric First Aid/CPR training date of 3/9/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #3 did not update Pediatric First Aid/CPR training every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training date of 12/27/25 and the previous training date of 10/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: At the time of the inspection on 7/18/25, staff person #30 did not have a transcript on file to accompany the bachelor's degree on file to determine what the degree is in. Staff person #35 did not have her education from Colombia evaluated to determine the US education equivalency. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 8/8/25. An inspection occurred on 9/9/25, staff person #30 still did not have a transcript on file to accompany the bachelor's degree on file to determine what the degree is in.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: At the time of the inspection on 7/18/25, staff person #2 only had 5.5 hours of childcare training during the 12/23-12/24 training period. Staff person #15 only had 11 hours of childcare training during the 4/24-4/25 training period. Staff person #24 only had 5.5 hours of childcare training during the 2/24-2/25 training period. Staff person #28 only had 5.5 clock hours of childcare training during the 8/23-8/24 training period. Staff person #30 did not have any clock hours of child care training on file during the 6/24-6/25 training period. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating the correction would be implemented by 8/29/25. An inspection occurred on 9/9/25. Staff person #30 still did not have any clock hours of child care training on file during the 6/24-6/25 training period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
Jul 18, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not complete mandated reporter training every 60 months prior to the current certificate's expiration. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/21/20 and the current documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #30 did not have a transcript on file to accompany the bachelor's degree on file to determine what the degree is in. Staff person #35 did not have her education from Colombia evaluated to determine the US education equivalency.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection, there were torn rest mats with the inside foam exposed observed in the Preschool 1A classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of the inspection, the refrigerator in the Toddler B classroom did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.133(7)(iv) Amount to administer
“At the time of the inspection, the medication log for the medications present for child #11 and child #12 did not include the amount to be administered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
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
“At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #2, there was no signed consent for emergency medical care and no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Previously, on 04/28/25, the requirement for using the newest disclosure statement going forward was provided as technical assistance with Staff #1. On 7/18/25, during a review of staff files, it was observed that an old version of the disclosure statement was signed for a new hire, Staff #6, #17, #18, #27 on 5/7/25, 5/12/25, 5/20/25, 5/28/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the inspection, the Director could not locate the documentation for the installation of the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 only had 5.5 hours of childcare training during the 12/23-12/24 training period. Staff person #15 only had 11 hours of childcare training during the 4/24-4/25 training period. Staff person #24 only had 5.5 hours of childcare training during the 2/24-2/25 training period. Staff person #28 only had 5.5 clock hours of childcare training during the 8/23-8/24 training period. Staff person #30 did not have any clock hours of child care training on file during the 6/24-6/25 training period.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #42 had a child abuse clearance dated 2/8/23 which was of volunteer status and not employment. Staff person #42 had routine interaction and direct contact with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not have a current NSOR on file. This is evidenced by the NSOR on file dated 2/7/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported that on 6/13/25, child #1 was found in the hallway running towards the playground door by staff #3. Child #1 told staff person #3 that she was left alone in the bathroom and the rest of her class was outside with staff person #1 and staff person #2. As per the Director, child #1 was left alone for approximately 30 seconds. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 have resigned effective 6/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not have a current NSOR on file. This is evidenced by the NSOR on file dated 2/7/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported that on 6/13/25, child #1 was found in the hallway running towards the playground door by staff #3. Child #1 told staff person #3 that she was left alone in the bathroom and the rest of her class was outside with staff person #1 and staff person #2. As per the Director, child #1 was left alone for approximately 30 seconds. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 have resigned effective 6/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
Apr 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #26 did not complete mandated reporter training every 60 months prior to the current certificate's expiration. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/20/19 and the current documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/13/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #27 has completed pediatric first-aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At the time of the inspection on 4/28/25, the operator could not provide documentation of the ASTM poured-in-place rubber surfacing showing that it meets the fall height requirement for the embedded equipment that was present on site.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection on 4/28/25, staff person #19 did not update the NSOR certificate every 60 months prior to the current certificate's expiration. This is evidenced by the previously documented NSOR certificate on file being dated 8/2/19 and the current documented NSOR certificate on file being dated 9/27/24. Staff person #26 did not update the Child Abuse and FBI clearances every 60 months prior to the current certificate's expiration. This is evidenced by the previously documented Child Abuse and FBI clearances on file being dated 11/18/19 and 11/13/19, respectively. The current documented Child Abuse and FBI clearances on file being dated 1/16/25 and 2/12/25, respectively. Staff person #19 and #26 have direct contact and routine interaction with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
Jul 22, 2024Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported that on 7/17/24, child #20 was left alone in the Preschool B2 classroom for a period of 5 minutes at 8:30am while staff person #20 took the other children to the outdoor play space. Child #20 was found in the classroom by a parent of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported that on 7/17/24, child #20 was left alone in the Preschool B2 classroom for a period of 5 minutes at 8:30am while staff person #20 took the other children to the outdoor play space. Child #20 was found in the classroom by a parent of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported that on 7/17/24, child #20 was left alone in the Preschool B2 classroom for a period of 5 minutes at 8:30am while staff person #20 took the other children to the outdoor play space. Child #20 was found in the classroom by a parent of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
Jul 2, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file did not contain continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or 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: Jul 19, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff person #3 did not have emergency plan training on file at time of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #6, staff person #7, staff person #8, staff person #9, staff person #14, staff person #18, staff person #19, staff person #20, staff person #21, staff person #24, staff person #29, staff person #33 did not have documentation of emergency plan training being conducted annually. This is evidenced by the current training dated 3/4/24 and the and no documented training in 2023. The operator had admitted to discarding the documentation of the training that occurred in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #22 has not completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within the last 24 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file being dated 5/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #19 did not taken fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the current training dated 6/25/24 and the previous training dated 1/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 and staff person #33 have a PA State Police clearance that stated, "Request Pending" and no dissemination date, making these incomplete clearances. Staff person #4 did not have a completed NSOR certificate on file. Staff person #12 has an FBI clearance dated 5/31/23 stating the staff person had a record, but the Rap sheet was not attached. This makes this an incomplete clearance. Staff person #18 and staff person #39 did not have proof of contact to the state of New York to obtain the Sex Offender registry results. These staff have been employed for more than 45 days. (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #16 did not have a receipt of fingerprinting submission for the FBI clearance and did not receive FBI fingerprinting until 5/30/24. Staff person #17 did not submit the request for the NSOR certificate until 10/2/23. Staff person #34 did not obtain the Child Abuse clearance until 8/18/23, did not submit for the FBI clearance until 8/21/23 and the NSOR certificate until 8/29/23. Staff person #38 did not obtain fingerprinting for the DHS clearance until 3/7/24. These dates of clearance submission are after the initial employment dates for staff #16, staff #17, staff person #34 and staff person #38. Staff person #17 also does not have a witness signature on the disclosure statement (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #13 and staff person #22 did not have a transcript to accompany the degrees on file to determine the major of the degree, therefore, staff person #13 and staff person #22 does not qualify for the position they were performing. Staff person #33 did not have 2 years (2,500 hours) of prior childcare experience on file and did not qualify for the position they were performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“In the Toddler A room, 5 young toddlers were sleeping on mats and 4 young toddlers were eating at a table. There was one staff person present in the room. This number and age of children requires there to be two staff present. In the Toddler B room, there were ten young toddlers present with one staff person. Seven children were laying on mats and three children were sitting with the staff person off of their mats. This number and age of children requires there to be two staff present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“In the Toddler A room, 5 young toddlers were sleeping on mats and 4 young toddlers were eating at a table. There was one staff person present in the room. This number and age of children requires there to be two staff present. In the Toddler B room, there were ten young toddlers present with one staff person. Seven children were laying on mats and three children were sitting with the staff person off of their mats. This number and age of children requires there to be two staff present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Preschool 1A, in an unlocked cabinet which was accessible to children, there was a bottle of Allergy Relief, a can of Gillette shaving cream and Speed Stick deodorant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“In the Toddler A room, the sink used for handwashing measured 117° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the Make Believe Blvd classroom during rest time, children were laying on mats which were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person
“The agreements being used for all children does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact form for child #1 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: Jul 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #1 through child #4 and child #7, child #8 and child #9 did not include the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact form for child #1, child #3, child #7, child #8 and child #10 did not contain the health insurance coverage and/or policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) Each child care space/Emergency master file updated
“Emergency contact forms throughout the classrooms in the facility were not updated according to emergency contact in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“In the Infant B classroom, the staff person did not wash a child's hands after diapering. She also did not wash her hands after she changed the child's diaper. In the Toddler A classroom, the staff person did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #22 did not obtain a health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment dated 7/2/24 and the previous health assessment dated 4/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 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
“The emergency contact forms for child #1, child #3, child 8 and child #9 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child #9 did not have a health report on file and has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #6 only had 5 clock hours of child care training during the 2/23-2/24 training period. Staff person #8 and staff person #15 only had 1 clock hour and 4 clock hours of child care training during the 11/22-11/23 training period, respectively. Staff person #9 and staff person #14 only had 2 and 6 clock hours of child care training during the 12/22-12/23 training period, respectively. Staff person #19 only had 8 clock hours of child care training during the 1/23-1/24 training period. Staff person #21 only had 4 clock hours of child care training during the 7/22-7/23 training period. Staff person #29 only had 1 clock hours of child care training during the 5/23-5/24 training period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation proving that the emergency plan was sent to both local and county emergency management agencies for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During unannounced inspection conducted 1/10/2024, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 6/7/2023-7/13/2023; 7/13/2023-8/14/2023; 8/14/2023-9/22/2023; 9/22/203-10/31/2023; 11/22/2023-12/26/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
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- Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Two employees observed STAFF #1 pick children up in an aggressive manner from behind and put them firmly on their mats for nap time. Both employees spoke to administrative staff. Administrative staff notified ChildLine and spoke to STAFF #1 who denied the allegation. STAFF #1 was suspended pending an internal investigation. STAFF #1 voluntarily resigned within 5 minutes of suspension.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Two employees observed STAFF #1 pick children up in an aggressive manner from behind and put them firmly on their mats for nap time. Both employees spoke to administrative staff. Administrative staff notified ChildLine and spoke to STAFF #1 who denied the allegation. STAFF #1 was suspended pending an internal investigation. STAFF #1 voluntarily resigned within 5 minutes of suspension.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
Mar 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 3/1/23 an unannounced monitoring was conducted at the facility. STAFF #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced monitoring on 3/1/23 Cert Rep observed damaged paint below the first window to the right of each emergency exit in the following rooms: Toddler B, PS 2A, PS 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 3/1/23 an unannounced monitoring was conducted at the facility. STAFF #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
Jul 18, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 7/25/22 cert rep observed damaged paint on the green wall by the window with plants in the PS2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 7/25/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 14, all AGS's possessing a high school diplomas, do not have verification of 2,500 hours of child care experience prior to service at the facility. STAFF # 5, an AGS possessing an associate's degree in a non-human services field , does not have verification of 2,500 hours of child care experience prior to service at the facility. See code sheet for start dates. STAFF # 7, an AGS, does not have verification of education and child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 7/25/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 10 (see code sheet for start date) evaluation was dated 7/9/21. STAFF # 10 does not have an updated evaluation in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection on 7/18/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1, a preschooler, health assessment was dated 7/9/21. CHILD # 1 does not have an updated health assessment within 12 months. CHILD # 2, an older toddler, health assessment was dated 6/29/21. CHILD # 2 does not have an updated health assessment within 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection on 7/25/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 2, 6, 13, 15 have not resided in PA for at least 5 years and do not have the required out-of-state clearances in files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
- May 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced monitoring inspection on 4/11/22 cert rep observed damaged paint by the trash can in the diaper area of Infant B room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
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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 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 56 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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?
166, 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) 759-8477 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(610) 759-8477.
Where is The Learning Experience?
4076 Jandy Blvd, Nazareth, PA 18064. The nearest other daycare we list is St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center, 0.5 miles away.