The Learning Experience · 1 Brown St, Philadelphia
The Learning Experience is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 177 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 11 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 11). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #239 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered confetti from a previous event was not properly cleaned off the playground and may have been ingested by a child in care.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed chipped paint on the walls in the Twaddler A and Preschool 3 classrooms.
During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered that staff failed to alert the director of an incident where a child received an injury while in care, and a report was made after the 24 hour time period expired.
During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered staff told children that monsters would get them in the bathroom when they misbehaved.
During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered staff had placed children in the bathroom as a form of punishment.
During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered a child managed to elope from the facility without being noticed by staff.
During the renewal inspection on 07.18.23, the first aid kit located in classroom 108, did not contain sterile gauze pads.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 06, 2022, THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS PLACED IN THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NEAR THE SINK IN THE TODDLER B CLASSROOM, ON THE LEFT SIDE WALL OF THE TWADDLERS CLASSROOM, AND NEAR THE SINK IN THE PREPPERS CLASSROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JULY 06, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2, DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.
During the initial inspection on January 10th, 2022, the file of staff person #1 hired on 01/10/2022 did not contain a dated disclosure statement.
During the initial inspection on January 10th, 2022, certification representative observed no protective receptacle covers in the electrical outlets of rooms #132, #114, #111, #108 and #118, which are accessible to children
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $101.31 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $101.31 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $94.38 | $83.08 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $92.08 | $77.54 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $78.23 | $60.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has The Learning Experience had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Mar 3, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered staff told children that monsters would get them in the bathroom when they misbehaved.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Learning Experience?
Pennsylvania lists 4 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Learning Experience’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 6, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does The Learning Experience compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #239 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Learning Experience last inspected?
Jul 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Learning Experience cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $101.31 for newborn, $101.31 for infant, $94.38 for young toddler, $92.08 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Learning Experience?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brilliant Futures Learning Center INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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