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8201 Robinson Rd, Plano, TX
The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 193
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Plano, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 18, 2021, for up to 193 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 193 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 193 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Experience has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 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.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Experience
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 193 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1715767
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 24 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
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 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Of 10 student files reviewed, 2 were missing health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“One caregiver who cares for children under 24 months of age had a recently expired Safe Sleep training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
“A 3-year-old child was observed to be drinking a cold soda from a soda can while seated outside at the picnic table. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 24 earlier visits
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement by bringing a vape into the facility which went against the operation's policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The director was made aware that a child had a vape and parents were not notified.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The director was informed of a situation on 09/24/24 that a child had a vape and it was not reported.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver admitted to grabbing on a child's arm on at least two different occasions.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
May 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
745.621(b)(1)(B) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The toddlers classroom had a broken cubbie with a screw protruding.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
- Apr 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care sustained injuries after being grabbed by a caregiver. The caregiver left scratches on the child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“Based on a review of information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined that although management had concerns regarding the management of the classroom by a caregiver, they did not provide adequate assistance to ensure the safety of children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
- Oct 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“This standard was found to be deficient as two classrooms had entrances that were blocked by furniture. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“This standard was found to be deficient as the operation did not have a current Fire Inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
- Dec 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
“The operation notified the parents 7 days after receiving notification of a deficiency for standard 746.1201(4).”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
Jul 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“This standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver transferred children to another class and failed to remove those children from her tablet and therefore did not have an accurate account of the children present in her group at one time. This resulted in a child being left on the playground unsupervised”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for Neglectful supervision. It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care after a child was left outside sitting under a slide and the caregiver left her head count tablet in the classroom and did not conduct a head count on any of her children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
“This standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver did not ensure continuity of care of children when not communicating with another staff member clearly about which children were being transferred into the classroom which resulted in the caregiver not knowing which children she was responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
May 28, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for Neglectful supervision. It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care after a child was left outside sitting under a slide and the caregiver left her head count tablet in the classroom and did not conduct a head count on any of her children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
“This standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver did not ensure continuity of care of children when not communicating with another staff member clearly about which children were being transferred into the classroom which resulted in the caregiver not knowing which children she was responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“This standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver transferred children to another class and failed to remove those children from her tablet and therefore did not have an accurate account of the children present in her group at one time. This resulted in a child being left on the playground unsupervised”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
May 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One staff was missing their affidavit in their employee file.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
- Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Experience
Is The Learning Experience licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 18, 2021.
When was The Learning Experience last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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?
193, 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?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
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 (469) 362-6998 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(469) 362-6998.
Where is The Learning Experience?
8744 Ohio Dr, Plano, TX 75024. The nearest other daycare we list is Imagine Plano dba Imagine Early Education, 0.3 miles away.