The Learning Experience

Ages and programs

Reported to Office of Children and Family Services (New York City center-based programs are permitted by NYC DOHMH and published separately; NYC family, group family and school-age programs are OCFS-overseen and included here) by The Learning Experience and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What New York licensed

The state describes The Learning Experience’s capacity as “16 Infants, 40 Toddlers, 63 Preschoolers and 21 School-Aged Children”. Each figure is a ceiling OCFS set, not a count of children enrolled or places free.

Infant places

16

Toddler places

40

Preschool places

63

School-age places

21

Program opened

July 31, 2017

Registration through

July 30, 2027

School district

Patchogue-Medford

OCFS region

Long Island Regional Office

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.4 average comes from 83 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star68
• 4 star2
• 3 star1
• 2 star1
• 1 star11

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  I know this is a long review but if you take the time to read it you will understand just how much this school and its staff mean to our family. As a mom of a child with special needs I was honestly going back and forth about whether or not to bring Lucas to his preschool graduation. These milestone moments can be emotional but they can also be scary. Lucas gets overwhelmed easily needs a lot of reassurance and does best when he has support nearby. I worried that he wouldn’t be able to sit through the ceremony that he would become anxious or that he wouldn’t be able to participate the way the other children could. The staff kept telling me not to worry and encouraged me to bring him and I am so thankful that I listened. Yesterday turned out to be one of the most special days I have ever experienced as a parent. From the moment we arrived everything was beautiful organized and welcoming. Jenn the new Director and Kerri the new Assistant Director did an incredible job putting everything together. You could tell how much thought care and hard work went into making the day special for every child and family. Caitlin has always been someone I can count on. She never fails to make sure every child’s needs are met and that every family feels supported. She genuinely cares about the children and goes above and beyond every single day. Knowing Lucas has people like her in his corner brings me so much comfort. Dennise Lucas’s preschool teacher deserves so much recognition. She knows Lucas so well and has always believed in him even during times when I questioned whether he was ready for something. She reassured me over and over that he would do great and that he would thrive. Her confidence in him helped give me confidence too. Watching him graduate yesterday I couldn’t stop thinking about how right she was. To Miss Angelina who wasn’t able to be there for the graduation thank you for everything you have done for Lucas throughout these months as the teacher assistant. Your support and care have not gone unnoticed. To Miss Alieyanna thank you for becoming such a wonderful part of the team. Your kindness and patience make such a difference. A very special thank you goes to Mr. Jesse and Miss Veronica. Lucas would not have gotten through that ceremony without you. Lucas gets anxious and overwhelmed easily and Jesse made sure he was comfortable from start to finish. He stayed by Lucas’s side the entire ceremony reassuring him helping him stay calm and making sure he felt safe and included. As a parent seeing someone care for your child the way you would care for them yourself means everything. The patience understanding and kindness you showed him will stay with me always. Lastly Mr. Atlas thank you for always being so wonderful with Lucas and for helping make the event fun and exciting for all of the children and parents. Your energy and care never go unnoticed. Most importantly thank you to every teacher and staff member at The Learning Experience Medford. As a parent of a child who sometimes needs a little extra support that means more than I can ever put into words. Yesterday, I watched my son do something I wasn’t sure he would be able to do. I watched him participate I watched him smile and I watched him walk across the stage at his preschool graduation. It may seem like a small moment to some people but for our family it was huge. It was a moment filled with pride gratitude and happy tears. My little boy did it.Thank you TLE for believing in Lucas for supporting him and for helping him thrive. Because of all of you I got to experience a memory that I will always hold on to forever ❤️

  Yahaira RivasJun 17, 2026
• ★★★★★

  My son has been going to the Learning Experience for the past few months and just a couple of months ago Ms. Gianna Schmitt started working there and has been amazing to my son. Gianna is always patient with my son whose speech delayed. She focuses on the kids person developments individually. Also this teacher is very clean. She’s always cleaning and making sure the place stays tidy. Amazing Teacher!

  Antonica MunderMay 6, 2026
• ★★★★★

  So far so Good, my daughter Was resisting at first, but with the help of the staff, especially Miss Alicia the director we were able to start getting positive outcomes during drop off. Alicia took her time to work with my daughter and made her super comfortable. She is now her new BFF. Her teacher, Miss Nazeen Is working with me thoroughly to get my daughter potty trained, which is very much appreciated with having a busy work schedule. Overall, I would recommend the learning experience to other parents looking forward To next year.

  angela romaineMay 5, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for The Learning Experience in Medford, NY. This center is truly exceptional, and I believe the high standard of care is largely set by the director, Alicia. My niece love it here Alicia is consistently attentive, compassionate, and dedicated to both the children and their families. She frequently goes above and beyond to ensure that parents feel comfortable and that every child feels fully supported. A notable example of her leadership is her practice of personally wishing every child a warm goodbye each evening, which clearly demonstrates her genuine care and commitment. Her kindness creates a remarkably positive and nurturing environment, and I wanted to ensure her efforts were recognized. Thank you for maintaining such a wonderful team.

  ANJELApr 29, 2026
• ★★★★★

  The Learning Experience is a wonderful daycare. The director, Alicia, is amazing she went above and beyond to make sure both my child and I felt comfortable. She explained the enrollment process and daycare hours in detail, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. She also ensures the app is working properly so teachers can send pictures throughout the day, allowing me to see how my child is doing. I truly appreciate the care and professionalism she provides.

  LovelyIzzyApr 28, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Learning Experience in Medford. Caitlin does an incredible job running the center and it truly shows in every aspect of the daycare. She’s organized, attentive, and genuinely cares about the kids and families. The teachers and staff are all excellent. They create a safe, fun, and structured environment where kids can learn and grow. You can tell everyone there takes pride in what they do. This is where I brought my daughter, and I always felt confident knowing she was in great hands. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a reliable and high quality daycare.

  Curtis JayApr 28, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.