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The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 192
- 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 192 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 192 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: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | L.E.A.P.® Curriculum (proprietary) |
| Enrichment | Music, art, STEM activities, cultural awareness |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 192 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
- 192 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259346
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jun 9, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During a incident inspection investigation conducted on 06/09/26, the Certification Representative conducted on walkthrough of the facility and found that pre-school 1B, Toddler B, Toddler A, and Toddler C classroom toilets are not flushing properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a incident inspection investigation conducted on 06/09/26, the Certification Representative conducted on walkthrough of the facility and found that pre-school 1B, Toddler B, Toddler A, and Toddler C classroom and infant classrooms and the make-believe indoor gym are need in replacing water-stained ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 01/13/26 by the Certification Representative, it was determined that the child was a left by Staff #1 for a second in the play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/25, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and entered the indoor Gym. Certification Representative noticed in the Indoor Gym room the first water fountain not sealed properly against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/25, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and entered the classroom Pre-school 1B. Certification Representative noticed in classroom Pre-School B1 there is peeled paint.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 02/05/25, the certification interviewed Staff #1, and Staff #2 whom verified the incident of accidently leaving a child in the stairwell for 30 seconds.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/20/24, the Certification Representative interviewed staff and reviewed statements stating Staff #1 was rough with the child by picking up the child inappropriately with force.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/20/24, the Certification Representative interviewed staff and reviewed statements stating Staff #1 was rough with the child by picking up the child inappropriately with force.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
Jun 21, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation inspection conducted on 06/21/24, the certification representative spoke to the director, and the director confirmed the director witnessed Staff #1 shaking a toddler in the restroom in the indoor gym (Make Believe Classroom).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
May 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 05/29/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and discovered that the shelving units in the Toddler A, Toddler D, and Preppers B classroom were not secure and bolted down.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 05/29/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records and the content of records did not include the mandated 1-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
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Sep 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During a complaint investigation, the Certification Representative interviewed Staff #1 regarding the bathroom not operating. Staff #1 verified that the facility had a sewage line that needed repair. The sewage line affected the Pre-school and Twaddler classrooms restrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation inspection, the certification representative spoke to Staff #1 regarding a incident involving supervision. Staff #1 provided the certification representative documents of statements from Staff #1, Staff #2 and staff #3. Staff #1 stated, "Staff #2 and staff #3 are suspended until investigation is completed with DHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2023
Jun 8, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe were not in compliance for staff members #1,2 and 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff person #3 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the Criminal or Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #6 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the NSOR history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #8 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the FBI history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #9 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #10 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the FBI history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #11 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.34(a) Director responsibilities
“Staff #3 who is designated as director was not present at the renewal inspection on 6/8/2023. As a result the photo identification verification process could not be completed and compliance with the requirements for directors qualification could not be measured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection, written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months was not completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, the records for staff persons # 7,8 and 11 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of inspection, staff person #2,3,5 and 6 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #7 and 11did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
Apr 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the compliance visit on 4/10/23, certification representative observed two classrooms not in ratio. The one year old classroom was observed with 11 children and one teacher and the two year old classroom was observed with twelve children and one teacher for a duration of five minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
Mar 23, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Per provider's admission, staff member #1 used physical punishment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
Feb 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.112/3270.113(b) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/No physical punishment
“During the complaint inspection, it was revealed that staff person #1, improperly redirected child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2023
- Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSONS # 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF VALID HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2,3,4 AND 5 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
Feb 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR DID NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THE SAFE ROUTES.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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 June 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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?
192, 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) 545-0190 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(215) 545-0190.
Where is The Learning Experience?
2501 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146. The nearest other daycare we list is Jessie Peterson Family Child Care Home, 0.1 miles away.