Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.37
The Learning Experience
16232 Bayberry Glen Dr, Lithia, FL 33547
- License:
- C13HI0626
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, 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:
- May 31, 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
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 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 25, 2025
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for The Learning Experience from April 3, 2024 through May 13, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 13, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33547
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 29%
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.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. Paint chipping was observed in the (VPK A) classroom. The paint chipping was observed on wall a child level. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements 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 play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor pla ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On May 22, 2024, the collateral agency conducted an interview with the teacher who, advised that the child was grabbed under the arm and picked up three times while trying to stop him from waking up the three children in the classroom. This has been corrected as the childcare personnel no longer works for the facility. According to the childcare facility handbook: 2.8 Child Discipline A. The childcare facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline, which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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
Can you describe the training and support provided to staff regarding the facility's discipline and interaction policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2024 noted an instance where staff did not follow the facility's established discipline policies. Asking about current training helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff members consistently apply positive guidance techniques.
- Context
- The facility noted that the individual involved in this incident is no longer employed at the center.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage routine maintenance to ensure that classrooms and play areas remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection identified a need for repairs related to paint in a classroom. This question allows the director to explain the process for identifying and addressing facility maintenance needs to keep the environment well-maintained for children.
- Context
- This item had a correction due date of June 13, 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if a concern arises regarding a child's experience or classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel confident that they will be informed and involved if any issues occur during the school day. Understanding the center's approach to transparency supports a collaborative relationship between families and staff.
General question
How do you ensure that daily safety checks are conducted and documented for both indoor and outdoor play spaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular safety inspections are a standard part of maintaining a secure environment for children. Learning about these routines gives parents insight into how the facility proactively monitors its spaces throughout the day.
General question
Could you walk me through how new staff members are onboarded and supervised before they work independently with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the onboarding process helps parents feel comfortable with the level of oversight provided to all employees. This information highlights how the center prioritizes consistent care standards for every child in their program.