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The Learning Experience

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2501 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Quick Facts

Capacity
192 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 545-0190
2501 Washington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259346
License Issued
Aug 24, 2026
Active Through
Aug 24, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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The Learning Experience is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 192 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-09 Incident Investigation 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider instructed the facility person to replace the ceiling tiles during the walkthrough of the facility with the Certification Rep.
2026-06-09 Incident Investigation 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will make sure to close down the classrooms that was affected with the plumbing issues.
2026-05-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2026-01-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider conducts an emergency staff meeting and implements during transitions a member of the management team is present. In addition to the change protocol all staff members are assigned mandatory training focusing on proper transition.
2025-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-05-14 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will contact the handyman of the facility and schedule an immediate date to fix the wall where the water fountain is placed.
2025-05-14 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the handyman of the facility and schedule a date for the handyman to paint Pre-school B1.
2025-02-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director immediately reprimanded Staff #1, and Staff #2 with a final warning, and will make availability for staff #1, and staff #2 to complete additional supervision training,
2024-11-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director talked to each staff explaining verbally the importance of mandating reporting especially if the staff witness staff doing harm to a child.
2024-11-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-06-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will have the staff trained by the state referred by DHS Certification Representative in addition to the company having additional training for stress management.
2024-05-29 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will have the janitor to anchor all the unsteady shelving units.
2024-05-29 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will make sure to have Staff #1 immediately complete the Health and Safety 1 hour update.
2023-09-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 call the parents on 09/13/23 around 3:00pm to pick up the children from the Center. On 09/14/23, the landlord sent a plumber to fix the sewage line, and it was fixed by 3:00pm. on 09/14/23 the children in the Twaddler Classroom were moved to the unoccupied Infant Room, and the Pre-school classroom to the make-believe room. The children return back to the classrooms on 09/15/23.
2023-08-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have Staff #2 and Staff #3 complete a supervisory training when Staff #2 and Staff #3 returned from suspension.
2023-06-08 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff complete the updated health and safety professional development training.
2023-06-08 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons #7 and 11did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will request all health assessments.
2023-06-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will request two written nonfamily references.
2023-06-08 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1 and 2 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2023-06-08 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
2023-06-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3,6,8,9,10 and 11 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #3,6,8,9,10 and 11 was removed from the facility.
2023-06-08 Renewal 3270.34(a) - Director responsibilities Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)

Description: Director responsibilities

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility must have a director who meets the qualifications and proves it by producing photo Identification.
2023-06-08 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will complete written evaluation of staff persons.
2023-04-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will adjust schedules and hire more staff to meet ratio requirement.
2023-03-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Per provider's admission, staff member #1 used physical punishment.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All protocol actions were taken and the facility person was removed immediately.
2023-02-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.112/3270.113(b) - Infant/Toddler Stimulation/No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.112/3270.113(b)

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation/No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint inspection, it was revealed that staff person #1, improperly redirected child #1.

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff members will complete DHS approved training. Staff will employ proper techniques when interacting with children.
2022-11-01 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDERS WILL CREATE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSONS # 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF VALID HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST ALL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATION.
2022-02-24 Initial review 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THE SAFE ROUTES.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR CREATED AND POSTED WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THE SAFE ROUTES.
2022-02-24 Initial review 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR DID NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST THE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION.
2022-02-24 Initial review 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR POSTED A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN IN EVERY CLASSROOM.

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