The Learning Experience
8902 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 · (718) 921-8750
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 63 kids
Grade C: many violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations, 1 safe-sleep violation, 3 background-check violations and 2 still open. 14 inspections from Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026. Violations: 4 public health hazard, 4 critical, 7 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 3Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 2Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 2Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Oct 15, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 47.61(k)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to provide meals at regularly scheduled times.
Sep 24, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Sep 10, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
Jul 16, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Jul 16, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Jul 14, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jun 18, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(d)Milk observed stored at a temperature above 41 deg. F at time of inspection. Milk observed stored in child care service beyond the expiration date.
Mar 20, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Mar 12, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 12, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
No violations written up.
Feb 11, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.33(c)(3)Permittee shall prohibit staff or volunteer from attending program in absence of immunization compliance and documentation
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(1)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.33(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(f)Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Dec 19, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.51(a)Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.55(b)(3)Cots or other sleep equipment Not placed two feet apart or separated by a partition
Nov 12, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.33(c)(2)Staff immunization records kept confidential, on site and available for inspection upon whether paper or electronic upon request
Oct 30, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #106736 or the name to see the city's page). We pulled this from the city on Oct 19, 2026. It covers the last 3 years. The city says some of these violations may not be final. Programs can challenge them at a hearing, and some get dismissed.
Nearby daycares
| Grade | Program | Distance | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | The Learning Experience | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Treasure Island | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Wisdom Tree | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Wisdom Tree | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Smart Start Early Childhood Center Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |