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The Learning Experience · Downingtown

104 Hopewell Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335 · Chester County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

The Learning Experience is a certified child care center in Downingtown, PA, with capacity for 141 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 43 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 43). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #22 of 23 centers in Downingtown and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#22 of 23 centers in Downingtown
3 Core-safety citations
40 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
43 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jun 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 11
Building & playground safety 10
Training & qualifications 8
Emergency preparedness 7
Health & medication 3
Supervision 2
Transportation 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff persons #1,2,3, and 4 did not have Emergency Plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “All Staff members have been trained and signed off on Emergency Plan Training.”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26: 1. In Preschool 1 the first aid kit did not have gauze, bandages, or gloves. 2. In Preschool 3 the first aid kit did not have bandages. 3. In the Twaddlers room the first aid kit did not have gauze.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “All first aid kits have been restocked with all the required items.”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26: 1. In the Preschool 1 room there was a red couch with a hole in it and peeling material. 2. In the Toddler B room there was a a foam machine being stored there and refrigerator shelves on the sink counter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “All hazards were removed from the Toddler B classroom.”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection the operator did not have the Evacuation Routes posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “Evacuation route has been posted in the lobby for parents to view.”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, the operator did not have proof that they sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “Current Emergency Plan has been sent to local municipality.”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff persons #2 and #4, did not have Fire Safety Training completed annually, on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “Staff persons #2 and 4 have now completed Fire safety training.”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff person # 4 did not have Mandated Reporter Training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “Mandated reporter training was completed on 6/25/26”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26: 1. In the Infant A room, child #1 did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space while receiving care. 2. In the Twaddlers room, child #2 did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space while receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “Emergency Contact form for child#1 has been added to the classroom with the most recent signature of parent/guardian being 3/26/26 Emergency Contact form for child#2 has been added to the classroom with the most recent signature of parent/guardian being 6/8/2026”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(b)
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, the operator did not have the Certificate of Occupancy on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “Certificate of Occupancy has been sent to OCDEL for verification.”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff person # 5 did not have 12-hours of annual childcare training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2026): “12 hours of training has been completed.”
Core safety Jun 2, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the complaint investigation on 6/2/26, staff person #1 was seen putting child #1 in the hallway away from the class, losing supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2026): “Staff member is no longer employed. All staff were reminded that children cannot be left alone at any time.”
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Core safety Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, 1. In the Preppers Room, staff persons #1 and 2 were not able to effectively identify their assigned groups. 2. In the Toddler A Room, staff persons #3 was not able to effectively identify her assigned groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Go over primary caregivers with staff members.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the provider did not have the emergency plan posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Posted plan in a conspicuous location.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, in the Indoor play area, there were tables and chairs set up for an after-hour event during childcare hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Removed tables and chairs from childcare space.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25: 1. In the outside play space, there were 2 water hoses wrapped around the 2 drinking fountains used by the children. 2. The door to the Twaddler room is in poor repair and slams closed posing a danger to the children. 3. In Infant B a crib had excess crumbled blue material in it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “1. Remove hoses from fountains. 2. Repair door closure. 3. Remove blue material from crib.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, staff persons # 4 and 6 did not have health assessments on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Obtain health assessments.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedures posted conspicuously for the parents to see.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Written notification of safe routes has been posted.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, as per the announcement C-22-03, the provider is required to have written policy on file to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The provider did not have items 2 and 3 in their policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Updated Policy was provided.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, Staff persons # 3,4, and 5 did not have fire safety training complete within the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Obtain fire safety trainings.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not have indication of allergy, medication or special needs or indication of not applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “The special needs section of the emergency contact information was updated.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2025): “Make sure forms are moved with the child when they transition into a new room.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, there were unused electrical outlets without protective receptacle covers in the Preschool 2 Room, Toddler B Room, and the Indoor Gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Corrected above violation while licensor was on site.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24: 1. There was excess chipping paint on the wall near the trash can in the Toddler A Room. 2. The gate post near the wall was loose and in poor repair leading from the Toddler Playground to the Outdoor Playground. 3. There was a nonfunctioning drinking fountain with a water hose wrapped around it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Order the correct color of paint. Make the repair as soon as possible. #1 & #2. #3 was completed on Thursday 06/06/2024.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file to ensure freedom from communicable disease and tuberculosis testing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Ensure staff person #1 receives the physical and TB test results on the proper state of PA form. Staff member is getting the results on the correct form.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #3 did not have and translation/evaluation for the foreign degree on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “A facility person #3 provided translated record which included verification of child care experience and education.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, child #1 had emergency contact information in the childcare space that was not updated to match the emergency contact information in the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Ensure the Emergency Contact Information in the child's file is copied to the emergency contact information in the childcare space.”
Citation Jun 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #1and 2 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Receive 2 written non-family reference letters. Completed for staff member #2. Receiving 1 more for staff member #1.”
Core safety Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #5 and staff #7 files. Staff #5 did not inculde a copy of the FBI Clearance results. Staff # 7 did not include a copy of the request for the NSOR at initial hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Director suspended staff # 7 until the staff obtains the NSOR clearance. Director found staff # 7 FBI clearance.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.27(a)(5)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the Emergency Plan. The Emergency Plan provided did not include an accommodation of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director called the sister school to obtain a copy of the current center's safety protocols and emergency plan including the accommodations of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and chronic medical condition.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan. The Emergency Plan provided did not include the continuity of care/operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director called the sister school to obtain a copy of the current center's safety protocols and emergency plan including the Continuity of Care/Operations.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 7, Staff #13, and Staff #14 files. Staff #7, Staff #13, and Staff #14 did not complete an annually emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director held a staff meeting and trained all staff members on the emergency plan.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
During an initial inspection, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and discover a Bleach bottle on the top of the toilet in Pre-school 3 room 210. (Corrected on Site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “The Director removed the bleach bottle and locked in the cabinet.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a facility walkthrough and noticed the Infant Room 210 did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted. (Corrected on Site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “The Director made a copy of the emergency telephone posting and placed it by the telephone in classroom 210.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walk through and noticed the handwashing signs above the sinks did not indicate after toileting or before eating. (Corrected on Site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “The Director posted the corrected handwashing sign by each sink.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.108(c)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative Conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed Styrofoam bowls being used for snacks. (Corrected on Site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2023): “The Director threw out the Styrofoam bowls used for snacks in the trash.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 3 file. Staff #3 did not provide a examination for communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director had Staff #3 take the Health Assessment Form to the doctor's office to be completed.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file. Staff #2 did not complete an annually fire safety training course.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Director had staff complete the fire safety training.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 5 file. Staff #5 did not have Health and Safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Director had Staff # 5 complete the Health and Safety.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed child # 6 file. Child #6 Agreement form did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director spoke to the parent and had the parent update the Fee Agreement including the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 1 file. Child #1 date of admission on the fee agreement was incomplete.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director corrected the fee agreements with the date of admission date.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 1 and Child #7 file, and the Emergency Contact did not indicate enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director spoke to each individual parent and had each parent complete the emergency contact indicating enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #12, Staff # 13, and Staff #14 files, and it did not include two written letters of references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “The Director explained to staff that two letters of references was needed.”
Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #3, Staff #10, Staff #9, Staff #12 files, and it did not include 12 hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Director advised the staff who was missing hours of training to complete the training and was given the opportunity to finish the training.”

“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

Violation found Jun 2, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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) $93.25 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $93.25 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $92.50 $82.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $87.50 $77.75
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $86.00 $76.00

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

Capacity 141 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 7, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 28, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Downingtown P A LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 269-7300
State certificate # CER-00259949
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Common questions

Has The Learning Experience had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jun 2, 2026 (supervision): “During the complaint investigation on 6/2/26, staff person #1 was seen putting child #1 in the hallway away from the class, losing supervision.” 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 1 complaint investigation 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 1, effective Jul 28, 2023. 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 Downingtown?

It is #22 of 23 centers in Downingtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Learning Experience last inspected?

Aug 28, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does The Learning Experience cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $93.25 for newborn, $93.25 for infant, $92.50 for young toddler, $87.50 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 Downingtown P A LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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