The Learning Experience · Downingtown
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.
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During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff persons #1,2,3, and 4 did not have Emergency Plan training on file.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection the operator did not have the Evacuation Routes posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff persons #2 and #4, did not have Fire Safety Training completed annually, on file.
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff person # 4 did not have Mandated Reporter Training on file.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, the operator did not have the Certificate of Occupancy on file.
During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff person # 5 did not have 12-hours of annual childcare training on file.
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.
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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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the provider did not have the emergency plan posted conspicuously for the parents to view.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, staff persons # 4 and 6 did not have health assessments on file.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while receiving care.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #3 did not have and translation/evaluation for the foreign degree on file.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #1and 2 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references in file.
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.
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.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan. The Emergency Plan provided did not include the continuity of care/operations.
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.
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)
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)
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)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative Conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed Styrofoam bowls being used for snacks. (Corrected on Site)
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 3 file. Staff #3 did not provide a examination for communicable diseases.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file. Staff #2 did not complete an annually fire safety training course.
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.
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.
During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 1 file. Child #1 date of admission on the fee agreement was incomplete.
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.
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.
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.
“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) | $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
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.
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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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