Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.55
The Learning Experience
14425 Arbor Green Trl, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- License:
- C12MA0393
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 180
- License expiration:
- October 22, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,575 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,575/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $72.70
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Manatee 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 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for The Learning Experience from May 13, 2024 through June 10, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of July 5, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 7 local median in 34202
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 28%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.33
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation that two fire extinguishers were properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and with a current certificate. The Operator has been given until 7/5/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The container used for the disposal of soiled diapers or the storage of used cloth diapers was accessible to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J & K
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed soiled disposable diapers were accessible to children in care in that they were in trash receptacles that could be opened by children. The classrooms that had accessible trash receptacles were Twaddlers A, Twaddlers B, Toddlers A, Toddlers B, and Preppers B. This standard has been brought back into compliance during the inspection, in that a staff member added a child proof lock to all of the trash receptacles containing soiled diapers, making them inaccessible to the children. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J.: Diapering Requirements: J: Soil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 28 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the Clearinghouse roster for 28 of the 28 employees. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 childcare personnel was missing documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance that states Childcare Eligible. The personnel member was present during the time of inspection and observed working with children with one other childcare personnel member in the classroom. This standard was resolved at the time of inspection when the Operator contacted the Clearing ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 steps does the center take to ensure that waste disposal areas, particularly those for diapers, remain inaccessible to children in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that some diaper disposal containers were accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current child-proofing measures used to keep these areas secure.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection by adding child-proof locks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the administration verify that all staff members have their required background screening documentation completed and ready for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 indicated a gap in background screening documentation for a staff member. Asking this helps parents understand the current internal procedures for maintaining personnel records.
- Context
- The issue was resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all fire safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, is serviced and tagged on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection noted that documentation for fire extinguisher maintenance was not up to date. This question helps confirm that the facility now has a reliable tracking system in place to keep all safety equipment compliant.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 10, 2026, did not identify this issue.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding daily classroom routines and safety updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily environment and informed about how the center manages its operational standards.
General question
How do you support new staff members in learning and following the center's safety and supervision protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center trains its team provides insight into how they maintain consistent care and supervision across all classrooms.