Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.62
- Local median
- 0.29
The Learning Experience
17682 Harpers Run, Lutz, FL 33558
- License:
- C06PA0379
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 181
- License expiration:
- July 27, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,322 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,322/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $61.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pasco County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for The Learning Experience from March 8, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved medication.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 33558
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 1, 2023June 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H
- Inspector notes
- 32-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was an inflatable pool being stored in a bathroom. Staff advised that they used the pool on Wednesday for water day. During the inspection, the inflatable pool was removed. This is being marked compliant. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-10
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
- Correction / follow-up note
- 40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 expired medication (Auvi-Q exp 2/4/2026). Staff discarded the medication. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Inspector notes
- 41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 childs file that had expired immunizations. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the loca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Inspector notes
- 42-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was 4 childs file that did not have a physical on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Inspector notes
- 42-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 5 childrens file that did not have a current physical on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classro ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- 19-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the napping mats in the PS1 B room, Toddler B and PS1 C room were less than 18 inches apart from other napping mats. During the inspection, staff moved the napping mats apart. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- 28-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the sippy cups that were brought form home were not labeled with the childs first and last name in the Toddler A and Toddler B classroom. During the inspection, the first and last name was added to the sippy cups. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What is your current process for checking and managing the expiration dates of medications kept on-site for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in June 2026 identified an expired medication on the premises. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors medical supplies to ensure they remain current and safe for use.
- Context
- The medication was discarded at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that napping areas are set up to maintain the required spacing between mats for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted that napping mats were placed too close together. This question helps parents understand how the staff maintains safe sleep environments on a daily basis.
- Context
- The mats were moved to the correct distance at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required health and immunization records for children are kept up to date in their files?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2026 show multiple instances where student health examinations or immunization records were missing or expired. This question allows the provider to explain their administrative process for tracking these important documents.
- Context
- Corrections for these records were due by July 13, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your policy regarding the use of water play equipment to ensure it meets safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted an issue regarding the storage and use of an inflatable pool. This question helps parents understand the facility's guidelines for water-related activities and equipment.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to support ongoing professional development and training for your teaching staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about staff training helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining a knowledgeable team and keeping up with current early childhood education requirements.