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The Learning Experience

6290 Lake Smith Cir, Windermere, FL 34786

License:
C09OR0676
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 12, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
201
License expiration:
January 17, 2027
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,235 - $1,343/mo

Median daily rate: $57.00 - $62.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Orange County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 7, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for The Learning Experience from January 11, 2023 through May 7, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on September 16, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of October 16, 2024.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Six later inspections, from October 2, 2024 through May 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34786

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0.22

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
4%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.31

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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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
Report comments
One staff did not complete early literacy within 12 months.
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
Report comments
Three staff did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of hire.
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required approved fire safety inspection from the local fire authority to the department for review.
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The facility will be placed back into compliance with the submission of required annual fire safety inspection to the department for review.
Correction status
Due by January 24, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-02

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

Could you describe the process for ensuring all new staff members complete their required safety training shortly after they are hired?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in September 2024 noted that some staff had not completed specific safety training within the required 30-day window. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet these training standards upon joining the team.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center stay on top of professional development requirements, such as early literacy training, for your teaching staff?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2024 indicated that documentation for a required early literacy course was missing for a staff member. This question helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing staff education and documentation.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current procedure for maintaining and documenting up-to-date fire safety inspections with the local authorities?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from early 2023 showed instances where the facility did not have a current, approved annual fire safety inspection on file. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center coordinates with local fire authorities to ensure all safety requirements remain current.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom schedules?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication about daily activities helps parents feel connected to their child's experience and ensures everyone is aligned on the daily flow of the classroom.
General question

What steps do you take to support teachers in managing classroom transitions throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how staff handle transitions between activities or rooms helps parents gauge how the center maintains a calm and organized environment for the children.