Program Name: The Learning Experience    License/Registration ID: 873865


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Mahalajah M. Stokes Contact Title: Acting Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: White Plains
Site Address: Map
610 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605
First Licensed/Registration Date: Oct 22, 2021
Current Registration Period: Oct 22, 2021 - Oct 21, 2025
Phone: (914) 448-4723
Fax:
Total Capacity: 133
-Infants: 13
-Toddlers: 55
-Preschool: 65
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 12/9/2024 2:06:22 PM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 0
-School-Age: 0

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: No
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.

 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Mar 26, 2025 No Approved Director 2025-I-YRO-022511 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jan 15, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-YRO-012215 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 15, 2025 No Approved Director 2024-I-YRO-108779 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 29, 2024 No Approved Director 2024-I-YRO-081433 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 28, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-YRO-103701 No New Violations
Aug 19, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-YRO-080216 Violations Found
Jul 25, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-YRO-075852 Violations Found
Jul 2, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-YRO-073911 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 11, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-YRO-050984 Violations Found
Jun 11, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-046807 Violations Found
May 14, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-YRO-046160 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 7, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-024602 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 7, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-YRO-012674 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 20, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-YRO-026362 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 16, 2024 Fire Safety - TA 2024-I-YRO-024843 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 14, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-YRO-051584 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 14, 2023 Mid-Point 2023-I-YRO-048674 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 7, 2023 Fire Safety - TA 2023-I-YRO-054185 Violations Found
Oct 11, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-YRO-040889 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Outside of Program Operating Hours
Jul 31, 2023 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2023-I-YRO-038280 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 25, 2023 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2023-I-YRO-037314 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 19, 2023 Fire Safety - TA 2023-I-YRO-037014 Violations Found
Jul 18, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-YRO-036757 Violations Found
Jun 2, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-YRO-029433 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 18, 2023 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2023-I-YRO-028803 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 12, 2023 Self Reported Serious Incident 2023-I-YRO-028211 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 3, 2023 Self Reported Serious Incident 2023-I-YRO-027195 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 3, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-YRO-013277 No violations cited for this Inspection
Additional Inspection History

*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Mar 26, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Aug 19, 2024 418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children; Corrected
Jul 25, 2024 418-1.2(a)(16) Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, the applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and fingerprint images to comply with the requirements of section 413.4 of this Title; Corrected
Jul 25, 2024 418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval. Corrected
Jul 25, 2024 418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Corrected
Jun 11, 2024 418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care. Corrected
Jun 11, 2024 418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children; Corrected
Jun 11, 2024 418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval. Corrected
Jun 11, 2024 418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time. Corrected
Jun 11, 2024 418-1.13(b)(3) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title; Corrected
Dec 7, 2023 418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. Corrected
Dec 7, 2023 418-1.15(c)(33) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; Corrected
Jul 19, 2023 418-1.3(a)(2) Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the licensee must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s). Corrected
Jul 19, 2023 418-1.3(a)(3) Child care can only be provided in the areas that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space. Corrected
Jul 19, 2023 418-1.3(c) Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children. Corrected
Jul 19, 2023 418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. Corrected
Jul 19, 2023 418-1.15(a)(1)(ii) Each child day care center must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations. Corrected
Jul 18, 2023 418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Corrected
Jul 18, 2023 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400

 Enforcement History
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The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2020: Yes