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The Learning Experience

278 Stanley Plaza Blvd, Newark, DE 197134.0· 48 reviews
licensed capacity
179
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$280

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About The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 179 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 13 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
179 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 13 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumL.E.A.P.® Curriculum
EnrichmentMusical, problem-solving, and motor skills activities
StaffToddler Teacher holds a degree in Early Childhood Education
Daily lifePotty training: Twaddlers program focuses on potty training
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsDelaware CCAP, Child Care Aware, and additional tuition assistance
Parent updatesParent app (secure parent app)
Licensed capacity179 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Experience has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
New Castle County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$280
Home daycare$182

Toddler

Center$199
Home daycare$154

Preschool

Center$210
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$106
Home daycare$86

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Learning Experience

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
179 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1511100
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Summary

21 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 18, 2026

37 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.

  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 5

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. Sep 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 1, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8U License Renewal

      “Ensure application is completed 60 days prior to expiration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      72U Feeding of Infants

      “Ensure infant feeding schedules are completed and current. -Send updated infant feeding schedules for all infants enrolled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      63U Administration of Medication

      “Ensure MAR's are complete and current for any child receiving over-the-counter medication. -Send completed MAR for Child #19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing

      “Ensure diaper changing mats are in good condition and cleanable. -Replace diaper changing mats in Infant A and Toddler B classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      57U Equipment

      “Ensure equipment is accessible. -No books were available in the Toddler B classroom. Remove the broken basket from Preschool 2 classroom. Repair/Replace the couch in the Preschool 3 classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure all surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. -Repair and repaint back walls in the Toddler B, Toddler A, Preschool 2, and Preppers. Ensure trash cans are covered in bathrooms. -Trash can in the Prepper is broken and has no cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      42U Documenting Children's Progress

      “Ensure children's development assessment and goals are completed and current. Send completed development plans for Child #2, 3, 6, 9, 14, and 17.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure children's files are complete. -Child #1 needs an updated health appraisal with immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure all staff files are complete. -Date of hire for Staff #4, 16, 20, and 22. -CPR and First Aid for Staff #1, 16, and 28. -Annual review of safe sleep for Staff # 21 and 28. -Annual review of child abuse and neglect for Staff # 21 and 28. -PD plan for Staff # 16, 22, and 28. -Orientation for Staff #4. -Job Description for Staff #4. -References for Staff #20. -Health appraisal for Staff #1, 9, and 14. -TB results for Staff #9 and 4. -Release of employment for Staff #5, 16, and 20. -Service letters for Staff #1, 5, 9, 16, and 20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      16U Insurance Coverage

      “Ensure insurance is completed and submitted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

  5. Jun 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on March 31, 2026, regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios. An investigation was conducted on April 1, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratios based on attendance records reviewed. Attendance records reviewed documented classrooms were not in correct staff-to-child ratio on multiple dates between March 24 and March 27, 2026. An additional concern noted was attendance records reviewed documented both children and staff were not signed out of classrooms accurately.”
  7. Feb 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 13, 2025, regarding concerns of not following positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on November 19, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for not using positive behavior management strategies. LS #1 interviewed Administrator #1 and 11 staff members during this investigation; 10 of those staff members denied witnessing any staff not using positive behavioral supports and stated they only use positive behavior management techniques themselves. One staff member stated they have observed questionable interactions but did not elaborate further. However, a walkthrough of the facility and observation of classrooms showed a staff member using prohibited acts of behavior management. This staff member was observed yelling in a child's face and roughly placing the child back into a chair for a time out in the two-year-old classroom.”
  10. Nov 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Oct 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      72U Feeding of Infants

      “Ensure infant bottles are labeled. Two infants' bottles were not labeled correctly. -Corrected at visit-”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure cot charts are posted and completed. No cot charts are posted and completed in Pre-School 2A, Preschool 1, and Preppers. -Corrected at visit”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      50U Kitchen and Food Preparation

      “Ensure the refrigerator in the Toddler A classroom is cleaned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure surfaces are clean and cleanable. -Ceiling tile in the hallway needs to be replaced. -Back wall in Pre-School 1 and Preschool 2A needs to be cleanable. -Repair non-cleanable areas.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure children's files are complete. Blood Lead screening results for Child #11 and #12. Developmental plan for Child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of sleep safe for Staff #1, #5, and #6. Annual review of abuse and neglect for Staff #1, #5, #6. OCCL Health and Safety for Staff #3. CPR and First Aid for Staff #3 and Staff #4. Release of employment for Staff #2 and Staff #3. Service letter for Staff #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

  3. Dec 6, 2024Visit6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing

      “Ensure foot-activated trash can is in the diaper changing area. -Corrected at Visit”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      58U Sanitation

      “Ensure soap is available in twaddler diaper changing area. Soap dispenser is hanging off wall and not able to be used. -Corrected at Visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      57U Equipment

      “Ensure equipment is in good condition and enough for children enrolled. Add and/or replaced book in Toddler B and PreSchool 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure nap equipment is labeled or has an updated cot chart. -Corrected at visit”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure vents are clean and dust-free. Dust build up on vents in Toddler A, Toddler B, Preschool A, and Preschool 2. Ensure trash cans are covered in bathroom in the Preppers and PreSchool 2. -Corrected at visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure children's files are complete. Child #4 needs a health appraisal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

  4. Aug 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on July 5, 2024, regarding concerns about not using respectful communication, including sharing confidential information, staff using loud/threatening tones in the facility, not following staff policies, and not following illness policies. An investigation was conducted on July 10, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for staff using loud/threatening tones in the facility based on interviews conducted with staff members. Staff interviewed stated Staff #1 did use a loud/threatening tone towards an administrator. While responses were mixed, three staff members also stated the administration team has been seen being unprofessional by using inappropriate tones and belittling in front of others. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for concerns about sharing confidential information based on interviews conducted. All staff members interviewed stated no confidential information is shared throughout the facility that they are aware of. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following staff policies based on interviews conducted and observations of facility policies during this visit. Staff interviewed stated staff must work the day before and after a holiday to get paid, which matches the staff handbook. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not following illness policy based on interviews conducted. All staff members stated families are always notified of a contagious illness via the applications used by the facility or by a sign on the classroom door, and noted children are picked up as soon as they show signs of illness. Staff interviewed stated children do not return until symptom-free or with a doctor s note.”
  6. Jul 3, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      66U Emergency Planning

      “Ensure there is enough supplies for a shelter in place.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      57U Equipment

      “Ensure classroom have enough equipment. Twaddles classroom needs additional equipment in language/literacy, manipulatives, and dramatic play.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure rest equipment is labeled. Nap equipment was not labeled in the Twaddler and Preschool 1 classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure trash is covered. No lids in preschool 1 bathroom and indoor playroom bathroom. -Corrected at visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure children's files are complete. Blood Lead screening results for Child #1, #6, and #10”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      38U Parents Right to Know

      “Ensure Parent right to know log is completed for enrolling families and enrolled families.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of abuse and neglect for Staff #2 and Staff #5. Orientation for Staff #1. Adult abuse registry for Staff #4 and Staff #7. -Corrected at visit. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #6 and Staff #7. Professional Development Plan for Staff #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

  7. Jun 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 6, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL health and Safety training. Staff #2 needs a job description.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024

  9. Feb 28, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are completed. References are needed for Staff #1 and Staff #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024

  10. Feb 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 22, 2024, regarding concerns of lack of supervision, staff performing other duties such as using personal cellphones while caring for children, and not providing truthful information to a parent or OCCL. An investigation was conducted on January 30, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision based on attendance records reviewed from January 18, 2024. Attendance records reviewed showed two classrooms over staff-to-child ratio and one classroom over maximum group size on this date. This complaint is substantiated for Staff #1 using her cell phone in the classroom with children present. This complaint is substantiated for not providing truthful information based on documentation collected at the visit and interviews with staff members because Staff #1 first indicated to Parent #1 that nothing was around Child #1 to cause an injury but later stated Child #1 had a shaker toy. During this investigation, LS Daffern requested the timecard for Staff #2 and was provided with contradicting information and times from staff. An additional concern noted at this visit was incomplete attendance records for children and staff members, as there were several records with the children and staff not being signed in and out or documenting transitions.”
  11. Jan 17, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      74U Lesson Plans

      “Ensure all lesson plans are updated and hung up.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      36U Staff Attendance

      “Ensure all children and staff are signed into the classroom attendance sheet.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Oct 26, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on September 28, 2023, regarding concerns about staff having other duties and/or responsibilities resulting in improper staff-to-child ratios, the administrative team not being available to help, and not notifying families of exposure to contagious illness. An investigation was conducted on October 3, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for administration not being available to help based on observation and interviews conducted with staff members. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint staff members having other duties or responsibilities based on interviews conducted. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper staff-to-child ratios based on interviews conducted and observations during this visit. All classrooms were within proper staff-to-child ratio during the visit. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not notifying families of exposure to contagious illness based on interviews conducted. All but one staff member interviewed noted families are always notified of a contagious illness via the applications used by the facility or by a sign on the classroom door, and Administrator [name] stated no children have been sent home sick recently.”
  13. Oct 25, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff Files are completed. Staff #1 needs orientation, one additional reference, release of employment, and service letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

  14. Sep 18, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 8, 2023, regarding concerns about not following the release of children policies and providing untruthful information. An investigation was conducted on August 11, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for failing to release a child to a parent and providing untruthful information based on interviews conducted. While the staff members interviewed stated they were verifying the information on the custody agreement for Child #1, a copy of the agreement clearly states Parent #2 had custody of Child #1 on the date of this incident.”
  15. Jul 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 30, 2023, regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios. An unannounced visit was conducted on July 5, 2023, to investigate this complaint. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because multiple classrooms were out of ratio based on a review of attendance records. Additional concerns noted were maximum group size was exceeded in three classrooms, an unqualified staff was alone with children, toddlers were not cared for in an area physically separate from the older children, and staff and child attendance records were incomplete.”
  16. Jul 28, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 30, 2023, regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios. An unannounced visit was conducted on July 5, 2023, to investigate this complaint. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because multiple classrooms were out of ratio based on a review of attendance records. Additional concerns noted were maximum group size was exceeded in three classrooms, an unqualified staff was alone with children, toddlers were not cared for in an area physically separate from the older children, and staff and child attendance records were incomplete.”
  17. Jul 26, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received multiple complaints between June 1, 2023, and June 9, 2023, regarding improper staff-to-child ratios, maximum group size requirements not being followed, and children being cared for in an unlicensed area. An investigation was conducted on June 6, 2023. Based on the documentation provided, the complaints are substantiated. Attendance records showed proper staff-to-child ratios were not followed in the Preschool I classroom on May 24, 2023, and in the two-year-old classroom on June 2, 2023. The records also verified maximum group size was exceeded in the Infant A classroom on May 30, 2023, and in the Infant B classroom on June 2, 2023. Two staff interviewed stated some classrooms are over ratio in the morning depending on staff s schedules. Attendance records dated May 31, 2023, also showed two children were cared for at the front desk, which is an area not approved for child care. Additional concerns noted were arrival and departure times for staff and children were not accurately documented.”
  18. Jul 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on June 20, 2023, regarding not notifying parents of important information. An investigation was conducted on June 26, 2023. Based on an interview and documentation received, this complaint is substantiated for not clearly communicating with enrolled families. The facility utilized a means of communication not listed within the parent handbook or enrollment agreement. The messages sent to the families did not align with the information provided to families verbally on June 19, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate for improper transportation based on an interview conducted. [name] stated she is unaware of an incident with any child being returned to their elementary school by their school bus. [name] noted an incident where a driver attempted to drop a child off on the wrong side of the building, but [name] stated brought this child into the facility.”
  19. Jul 5, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      74U Lesson Plans

      “Ensure lesson plans are completed and hung up. Send in one week of lesson plans for all classes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      72U Feeding of Infants

      “Ensure written feeding schedules for all infants. Child #17 needs an updated schedule. Ensure all infant bottles and cups are labeled. Two cups on the counter with no labels.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      63U Administration of Medication

      “Ensure medication administration record is completed correctly and completely by parents.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing

      “Ensure the foot-active trash can is operational. Trash can in the preppers in broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      58U Sanitation

      “Ensure soap and water is available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      50U Kitchen and Food Preparation

      “Ensure food free of Spoilage.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure all trash cans are covered. No lids in Twaddler and Pre-School bathrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      43U Children's Attendance

      “Ensure children's attendance is completed with exact arrival and departure time.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      42U Documenting Children's Progress

      “Ensure children have progress documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      38U Parents Right to Know

      “Ensure the parent right-to-know log is completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure all staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      18U General Human Resources and Personnel Policies

      “Ensure all documentation and states are truthful.”

      Corrected during the visit

  20. May 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on April 27, 2023, regarding not following procedures for monitoring the center entrance and the presence of the administrator. An investigation was conducted on May 5, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for not following procedures for monitoring the center entrance. A parent was unable to enter the building to pick up their child for an undetermined amount of time due to the facility s key fob being programmed to shut off.”
  21. May 5, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      72U Feeding of Infants

      “Ensure infant feeding schedules are completed and updated monthly.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision

      “Ensure children are supervised by a qualified staff member. Complete DEEDS certification for a staff member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

  22. Apr 13, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “One staff member was missing documentation of orientation.”

      Corrected during the visit

  23. Mar 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  24. Mar 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  25. Mar 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  26. Feb 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  27. Feb 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  28. Feb 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on February 7, 2023, regarding improper staff-to-child ratios and maximum group size. An investigation was conducted on February 10, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios and exceeding maximum group size because multiple classrooms were out of staff-to-child ratio based on a review of attendance records and interviews with staff members. Additional concerns noted were staff and child attendance records were incomplete or inaccurate.”
  29. Feb 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on January 26, 2023, regarding improper staff-to-child ratios and maximum group size. An investigation was conducted on January 27, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios and exceeding maximum group size because multiple classrooms were not following proper staff-to-child ratio based on a review of attendance records and interviews with staff members. Another concern noted was staff and child attendance records were incomplete and did not document combining classes for nap time.”
  30. Jan 24, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      66U Emergency Planning

      “Ensure there is emergency water and food in the center at all times. - No water or food for shelter in place.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      57U Equipment

      “Ensure each classroom has enough equipment in each activity area. -The twaddler room needs more equipment in manipulatives, blocks, art, and dramatic play. - Preschool 1 room needs manipulatives, dramatic play, science, and music”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure all children have top and bottom covering during naptime. -A child in the Toddler B classroom had no blanket or sheet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure all surfaces are well-repaired and cleanable. - Patches in the hallway need to be smoothed and painted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      32U Orientation

      “Health and Safety training needs to be completed by Staff # 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,17, and 18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure all staff files are completed. - Professional development plans are needed for Staff #4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13, 14,15, and 16. -Orientation is needed for Staff #8, 17, and 18. -References are needed for staff #18. -Service letters are needed for Staff #8,10,17, and 18. -Job descriptions are needed for staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023

    • Background checks

      28N Staffing

      “Ensure all staff has an eligibility letter or provisional eligibility letter before starting their employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

  31. Jan 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 21, 2022, regarding improper discipline. An investigation was conducted on December 28, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because based on staff statements and interviews conducted, Staff #1 placed a child in a bathroom and closed the door when the child was crying during naptime. An additional concern noted at the visit was Staff #1 is not qualified through DEEDS Early Learning to be alone with children. Staff #1 was alone in the classroom on the day of the incident.”
  32. Nov 17, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on November 7, 2022, regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios. This complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratios because multiple classrooms were out of ratio based on a review of attendance records and interviews with staff members. Concerns noted were staff and child attendance records were incomplete.”
  33. Nov 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  34. Oct 27, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      72U Feeding of Infants

      “Ensure all infant bottles are labeled. One child's bottles are not labeled in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      66U Emergency Planning

      “Ensure monthly fire and evacuation drills are being completed monthly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing

      “Ensure there is a changing mat in each diaper-changing location. Preppers and Twaddlers rooms do not have mats. Twaddler room needs a foot activated trash can in diaper area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure all cots are labeled. There was no cot chart or names on cots in the old year room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure all trash cans are covered and in working condition. Trash can in the Pre-School 2 room is broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure all children files are completed. Lead lab screening results are needed for Child # 1, 2, 4, 10. A health appraisal for child # 13, 14.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      38U Parents Right to Know

      “Ensure there is a parent-right-to-know log for all enrolled children and touring families.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure all staff files are completed, Review of safe sleep id needed for Staff # 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 Review abuse and neglect is needed for Staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 Orientation is needed for Staff # 7,8,11,14 Job description is needed for Staff # 7. References are needed for Staff # 2,4,7,12. Declaration and Drug/ Alcohol statement is needed for Staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15. Adult abuse registry is needed for Staff # 7, 11. Health appraisal with TB is needed for staff # 11. Release of employment is needed for Staff # 4, 5, 9, 11, 14. Service letters are needed for Staff # 1,2,4,6,9,11,12,13,14,15.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      28U General Qualifications

      “Ensure all required documentation has been submitted for a comprehensive background check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

  35. Oct 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is The Learning Experience licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Learning Experience last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 11 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 33 show a correction in the state record. 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?

179, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and 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. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Experience cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 273-3103 to ask.

What is The Learning Experience's phone number?

(302) 273-3103.

Where is The Learning Experience?

278 Stanley Plaza Blvd, Newark, DE 19713. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Knowledge Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).