The Learning Experience - Surprise AZ Child Care Center

15351 WEST CACTUS ROAD , SURPRISE AZ 85379
(623) 248-3486

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 0020215CDCZX48432088
  • Capacity: 221
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations DES
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2024-02-02
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-02-02
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-02-01
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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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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