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The Learning Experience

17682 Harpers Run, Lutz FL, 33558

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VPKCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity181 children

Overview

About Us

The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 181 children in Lutz, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 4 years ago.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting The Learning Experience.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PA0379

ExpiresJul 27, 2027

Inspection History

3 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 6

  1. FindingNov '23

    Nov 1, 2023

    19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Comments 19-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the napping m… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Comments 28-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that th…

  2. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 28, 2024

    33-06: 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 employ…

  3. CleanMar '25
  4. CleanJun '25
  5. CleanOct '25
  6. FindingJun '26

    Jun 12, 2026

    32-10: 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 Comments 32-10: During the inspection, Licensing Speciali… | 40-17: 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 Comments 40-17: During the inspect… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments 41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed… | 42-01: 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 Comments 42-01: During the ins… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent heal

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

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