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Philadelphia, PA 19123 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 177
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 177 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 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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2
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 177 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | L.E.A.P.® |
| Enrichment | Music, art, STEM activities, and cultural awareness |
| Staff | AA in Early Childhood Education, BS in Business Administration, 10+ years childcare experience |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (secure parent app) |
| Licensed capacity | 177 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
- 177 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258149
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 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 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered confetti from a previous event was not properly cleaned off the playground and may have been ingested by a child in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
Jul 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed chipped paint on the walls in the Twaddler A and Preschool 3 classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered that staff failed to alert the director of an incident where a child received an injury while in care, and a report was made after the 24 hour time period expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered staff had placed children in the bathroom as a form of punishment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered staff told children that monsters would get them in the bathroom when they misbehaved.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered a child managed to elope from the facility without being noticed by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 07.18.23, the first aid kit located in classroom 108, did not contain sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
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Jul 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 06, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 06, 2022, THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS PLACED IN THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NEAR THE SINK IN THE TODDLER B CLASSROOM, ON THE LEFT SIDE WALL OF THE TWADDLERS CLASSROOM, AND NEAR THE SINK IN THE PREPPERS CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
Jan 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the initial inspection on January 10th, 2022, the file of staff person #1 hired on 01/10/2022 did not contain a dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the initial inspection on January 10th, 2022, certification representative observed no protective receptacle covers in the electrical outlets of rooms #132, #114, #111, #108 and #118, which are accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 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 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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?
177, 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) 451-1912 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(215) 451-1912.
Where is The Learning Experience?
1 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19123. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount, 0.2 miles away.