Learning Experience, The
515 East Alessandro Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92508 · Riverside County
2 Type A citations in last 12 months3 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)
Learning Experience, The is a licensed child care center in Riverside, CA, licensed for up to 135 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2018. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 6 times and investigated 7 complaints, 3 of them substantiated. The state issued 16 citations, 7 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 16). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #99 of 101 centers in Riverside and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Better than 4%of 10,948 California licensed centers, comparing weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #99 of 101 centers in Riverside
7Type A citations
9Type B citations
6Inspections
3 of 7Complaints substantiated
16 citations from 20 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 5, 2026
Every state visit
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Training & qualifications5
Health & medication5
Background checks4
Supervision2
Citations, newest first
Type BApr 2, 2026Complaint investigationTraining & qualifications
Director qualifications and duties §101215.1(f)
Based on evidence gathered, through observation, interviews, and records, the licensee designated unqualified staff to facilitate daily operation in the absence of the director or licensee, which is a potential risk the health and safety of children in care. 8 The licensee agrees to submit proof of a designated substitue to conduct daily operation in the absence of the director, during opening and closing hours. Information can be provided by fax, mail or email.
Plan of correction due Apr 17, 2026
Type BApr 2, 2026Complaint investigationHealth & medication
Health and Safety Code Section §1596.8595(c)(1)
Based on evidence gathered through interview & record review, the licensee was unable to provide proof of required notifications to authorized representatives of Type A violations issued on 04/22/2024, 05/02/2025, 12/29/2025 and 03/05/2026, which is a potential risk to health/safety of persons in care. 8 In addition the licensee agrees to provide proof of acknowledgement receipts signed by authorized representatives for Type A violations issued on dates 04/22/2024, 05/02/2025, 12/29/2025 and 03/05/2026, by fax, mail or e-mail.
Plan of correction due Apr 17, 2026
Type BMar 24, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on LPA observations of lack of supervision at 10:10 AM, when 2 children used the restroom without supervision, interview & by the licensee's admission that daycare children are allowed to use the restroom independently, which is a potential risk to the health & safety of children in care. 8 The licensee also agrees to a plan to address the protocols for supervision of daycare children, and submit the plan of action with proof of staff participation in training, to the department. The licensee also agrees to submit proof of correction by fax, mail or e-mail.
Plan of correction due Apr 10, 2026
Type AMar 5, 2026InspectionBackground checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(2)
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee was unable to provide proof of a criminal record transfer for a subject staff employed as of 02/09/2026, and was observed supervising daycare children on today's date, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 6, 2026
Type BMar 5, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee was unable to provide proof of a health screening for a subject employee, who was observed to be present and supervising daycare children, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 31, 2026
Type BMar 5, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Health and Safety Code Section §1596.8595(c)(1)
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 children were missing documentation of LIC9224 signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports dated 04/22/2025, 05/02/2025 and 12/29/2025, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 9, 2026
Type ADec 29, 2025Complaint investigationHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(c)
Based on information obtained during interviews and records reviewed, it was revealed that staff did not seek timely medical attention for C1’s serious head injury which poses an immediate health risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 30, 2025
Type AMay 2, 2025Case management visit (deficiencies)Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
Based on observations, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as a staff member was working without a criminal record clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 5, 2025
Type AApr 22, 2025Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
The Licensee agrees to submit a written plan of action on how they will maintain supervision in the classrooms at all times and submit proof of Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on or before the
Plan of correction due Apr 23, 2025
Type AAug 9, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in 1 staff member that did not have an eligible clearance on file, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Aug 10, 2023
Type AMay 31, 2023InspectionBackground checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 6 staff members which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 1, 2023
Type BMay 31, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 6 staff did not have immunizations on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 30, 2023
Type BMay 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 30, 2023
Type AJun 27, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
Based on (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [3] out of 7 (persons) which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.This is a repeat violation; a civil penalty has been issued.
Plan of correction due Jun 28, 2022
Type BDec 29, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 12 persons ( S7, S8 and S12) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 10, 2022
Type BDec 29, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 12 persons ( S2, S6, S7, S11, S12) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 17, 2022
Complaint investigations
Not substantiatedJun 17, 2026Complaint investigationreceived May 4, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedJun 17, 2026Complaint investigationreceived May 4, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedApr 2, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Mar 24, 2026
Substantiated allegation:
Facility failed to provide LIC9224 of the Type A violation received on 03/05/2026
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedApr 2, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Mar 17, 2026
Substantiated allegation:
Qualifications
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedDec 29, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Nov 25, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Other - Staff did not seek timely medical attention for child
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedMay 2, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Mar 7, 2025
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedAug 9, 2023Complaint investigationreceived May 26, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
About this center
Licensed capacity135 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceJul 11, 2018
LicenseeYou Are My Sunshine, LLC
AdministratorBelen Acosta
Phone(951) 776-2459
State facility #334844856
Other licenses at this address
Common questions
Does Learning Experience, The take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).
Has Learning Experience, The had any serious violations?
California issued 7 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Mar 5, 2026, for criminal record clearance. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Learning Experience, The?
California investigated 7 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 3. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does Learning Experience, The compare with other daycares in Riverside?
It is tied for #99 of 101 centers in Riverside by weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 10,948 California centers with enough inspection history).
When was Learning Experience, The last inspected?
Mar 5, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
Who runs Learning Experience, The?
The licensee is You Are My Sunshine, LLC, and the administrator listed with the state is Belen Acosta.
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 334844856 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.