Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.6
The Learning Experience
20780 Trout Creek Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
- License:
- C13HI0493
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 180
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough 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 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2024
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for The Learning Experience from June 6, 2024 through June 18, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 20, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33647
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.48
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025June 18, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed stained ceiling tiles in Preschool A bathroom, Preschool 1 C room and Prepper room. The bathroom sink in the Preschool 1 C room is shut off due to a leak. Peeling paint observed behind the bookshelf in the Preschool 1 A room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor pl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two child care personnel do not show as Eligible under DCF Child Care. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the diaper changing tables in both of the one year old classrooms to have dirt under the blue diaper changing mat. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as both teachers in each of the classroom cleaned and sanitized under each blue diaper changing mat. Per the DCF Handbook When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that 1 staff member did not complete the safe sleep required training within the first 30 days of employment as the facility does provide infant care. Per the Child Care Facility Handbook: Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 explain the process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection noted that documentation of clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for some personnel. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all staff.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by 7/20/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current approach to maintaining the facility and addressing repairs promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted areas of the facility in need of repair, and public records show this topic has been identified in previous inspections. This question allows the director to explain how they monitor and fix facility issues.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the cleanliness of diaper changing areas throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2025 noted a concern regarding the sanitation of diaper changing surfaces. This question helps parents understand the daily hygiene routines in the infant and toddler rooms.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your training program for new staff, particularly regarding safe sleep practices?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2024 noted that a staff member had not completed required safe sleep training within the initial timeframe. Asking about the current training schedule helps clarify how the center ensures all staff are prepared.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by 7/5/2024.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and aware of who is caring for them. Understanding how the center manages these updates provides insight into their operational transparency.