Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Learning Experience
Surprise, AZ
· Maricopa County
15351 WEST CACTUS ROAD,
Surprise, AZ 85379
Quick Facts
Capacity
221 children
Age Range
Infant; Ones; Twos; School-Age
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
0020215CDCZX48432088
License Issued
Feb 2, 2026
Active Through
Feb 1, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
DES
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE is a Child Care Center in SURPRISE AZ, with a maximum capacity of 221 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Ones; Twos; School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0168340 | 2026-02-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00158826 investigation conducted on 2/19/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 2/19/26. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 Ones: 2:12 Ones: 1:7 Ones: 1:6 Twos: 2:10 Twos: 2:11 Threes: 1:13 Threes/Fours: 1:12 Fours/Fives: 2:16 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0166806 | 2026-01-26 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/26/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of the current violation free fire inspection | |||
| INSP-0166277 | 2026-01-13 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaints #00155936 and #00155745 investigations conducted on 1/13/26 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 1/13/26. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:10 Ones: 2:12 Ones: 1:5 Twos: 1:8 Twos/Threes: 2:11 Threes: 2:15 Fours: 1:13 Fours/Fives: 1:15 Six staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Facility incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 3 allegations for case 155745 was substantiated, and 1 of 1 allegation for case 155936 was substantiated. The remaining allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0160725 | 2025-09-30 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaints #00146195 and #00146199 investigations conducted on 9/30/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 9/30/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:11 Ones: 2:10 Ones: 2:6 Twos: 1:7 Twos: 1:5 Threes: 1:13 Threes/Fours: 1:4 Fours: 2:11 Fives: 2:15 Seven staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Facility incident/accident documentation. Facility email documentation. Hospital discharge paperwork was discussed via phone call with facility management. 1 of 1 Fingerprint Clearance card was determined as valid via a search on DPS website. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 2 of 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed. | |||
| INSP-0102017 | 2025-03-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00122981 investigation conducted on 3/19/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 3/19/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:8 Ones: 1:6 Ones: 2:12 Twos: 1:7 Twos: 1:6 Twos/Threes: 1:7 Threes:1:13 Fours: 1:12 Fours: 1:14 Five staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters. Staff statements. Incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed. | |||
| INSP-0052523 | 2025-01-31 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/31/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of the current violation free fire inspection | |||
| INSP-0047261 | 2024-08-20 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of Complaint #00088776 investigation conducted on 8/20/24, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 8/20/24. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 2:6 Ones: 1:6 Ones: 1:6 Twos: 1:8 Twos: 1:8 Twos/Threes: 1:8 Threes: 1:6 Threes: 1:12 Fours/Fives: 2:18 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters Incident reports Allergy lists Menu Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiency was observed. | |||
| INSP-0041782 | 2024-03-27 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the initial monitoring compliance inspection conducted on 3/27/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell 2 of 2 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days | |||
| INSP-0034722 | 2024-01-24 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the initial compliance inspection conducted on 1/24/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Brian Howell Compliance Officer Supervisor: Andrea Rach 9 of 9 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days | |||
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