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The Learning Experience

17 Meridian Blvd, Reading, PA 196105.0· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days

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About The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 100 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 6 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 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
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 6 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumL.E.A.P.® Curriculum
EnrichmentMusic, art, STEM activities, and cultural awareness
StaffTeacher holds CDA in infant/toddlers and preschool
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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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
100 children
License number
#CER-00246206
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 28 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jul 24, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 Young Toddler Child 1's most recent health report was dated 9/9/25, which is more than 6 months ago. See LIS code sheet for DOB.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/5/26 Cert rep observed Think Baby Sunscreen(exp date 3/2026), and Coopertone sunscreen (exp date 2/2025) in the Toddler A classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/5/26 Cert rep observed than the handsfree mechanism was not working on the trash can used for disposal of diapers in the Toddlers A classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 Staff Person 1 had a high school diploma and a CDA credential which equals 1 year of experience and 9 credits in human services. Staff Person 1 did not have any other experience verified in their file. Staff Person 1 has been working as an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/5/26 Cert rep observed the following small objects which were accessible to children whom staff reported were still putting things in their mouths: 1. Diamond shaped plastic toys measuring 0.5 inches in diameter in the Preppers Room 2. Lego blocks measuring .5 inches in diameter, and bracelet making beads measuring 0.25 inches in diameter in the Make Believe Boulevard Room. 3. Counting Bears measuring 0.5 inches in diameter in the Preschool 1A Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “During electronic file review for a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 it was noted that the supervision policies were not being provided to the parents in writing at enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During electronic file review for a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 it was noted that there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing 6/4/26-7/7/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 Child 1's Emergency contact parental review was dated 12/3/25, and the fee agreement parental review was dated 9/26/25. These are more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 Child 1's emergency contact form did not include the physician's phone number. Additionally Child 2's emergency contact form did not include the parents' work phone numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

  2. Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Staff 1 had a high school diploma, and a CDA which is equivalent to 9 credits in human service and 1 year experience working in child care in their file. It was reported that Staff 1 had obtained an additional 9 human services credits however these were not yet available to review or placed in the staff file. Staff 1 has been working as an AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Cert rep observed a plastic bag on an accessible counter in Toddlers A. Children in this room are toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouth.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Staff person 3 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/31/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file is dated 11/11/25. It was reported that Staff person 3 worked as staff between 11/1/25 and 11/11/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Staff Person 2 did not have all required clearances per the the CPSL before their first day with children(See LIS code sheet for first day with children). Staff Person 2 did not have a DHS FBI clearance or request on file. Staff Person 2 had a Department of education FBI clearance, which is not accepted for working in child care. It was reported that Staff Person 2 had resided in California in the last 60 months. Staff Person 2 did not have Out of state Criminal and out of state child abuse clearances from the State of California.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Cert rep observed three cribs that were in use did not have at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides in Infants A. The first crib's space measured at 0 space on one side due to being against a wall, and 1 foot of space on a second side. The third and fourth sides of the first crib had at least 2 feet of space. The second and third crib's space measured at 0 space on one side of each crib due to being against a wall, and 1 foot inches of space on second and third sides. The fourth sides of the second and third crib had at least 2 feet of space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

  3. Oct 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

      “Continued Non-Compliance: During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Child 2's fee agreement did not list the fee amount. Children 2, 3 and 4's fee agreements did not list the date the fee is to be paid. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/11/25. On 10/20/25 an unannounced verification inspection was conducted. Child's 3's fee agreement did not list the date the fee is to be paid. Child 2 and 4's fee agreements listed the date the fee is to be paid. Child 2's fee agreement also noted the fee amount.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4) Signed /Arrival/departure times

      “Continued Non-Compliance: During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Child 3's fee agreement was not signed by the operator. Child 3's fee agreement also did not list the child's arrival and departure times. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/11/25. On 10/20/25 an unannounced verification inspection was conducted. Child's 3's fee agreement was not signed by the operator, nor did it list the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

  4. Sep 8, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During a renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kit in Room 116/Toddler A did not have soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Staff 3 had an associate's degree in general studies which included 27 credits in human services. Other documentation(application) in Staff 3's file noted Staff 3 had experience working with children but this experience was not verified by the legal entity representative where the experience was obtained. Staff 4 had a high school diploma and a college transcript which included 25 credits in human services. Other documentation(application and resume) in Staff 4's file noted Staff 4 had 3 years of experience working with children but this experience was not verified by the legal entity representative where the experience was obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d)/3270.27(e) Plan posted/Letter to parents

      “During a renewal inspection on 9/8/25 Cert rep observed the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. The facility Emergency plan letter to the parents did not address the facility lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants toddler or children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed the daily schedule was not posted in rooms 110/Twaddlers, and Room 113/Toddlers B.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed Plastic bags in an unlocked/accessible cabinet under the changing table in Room 105/Preppers. The children in this room are toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4) Signed /Arrival/departure times

      “During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Child 3's fee agreement was not signed by the operator. Child 3's fee agreement also did not list the child's arrival and departure times.”
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “During a renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed potentially hazardous foods brought in from children's homes were not refrigerated in the following rooms: Room 105/Preppers(yogurt and meatballs), and Room 206/Preschool 2A(leftovers and chicken nuggets). Cert rep observed these items in the children's lunchboxes that were not refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “During a renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed Staff 2 did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

      “During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Child 2's fee agreement did not list the fee amount. Children 2, 3 and 4's fee agreements did not list the date the fee is to be paid.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

      “During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Children 1 and 3's emergency contact form was missing parents work address(Child 1) and work phone numbers (Children 1 and 3). Child 1's emergency contact form was also missing the addresses and phone numbers for all release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/18/25 Cert rep observed Emergency contact forms for the children receiving care in the following rooms were not present in these rooms: 105/Preppers, 116/Toddlers A, 121/Infant A, 206/Preschool 2A, and 211/Preschool 1A.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During a renewal inspection on 9/8/25-9/18/25 Staff 1 did not have acceptable verification of 1 year of experience working with children on file. Staff 1 had a bachelor's degree in psychology. Staff 1 has been working as a director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

  5. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

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) 750-6151 to ask.

What is The Learning Experience's phone number?

(610) 750-6151.

Where is The Learning Experience?

17 Meridian Blvd, Reading, PA 19610. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School at Spring Ridge, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).