Program Name: The Learning Experience    License/Registration ID: 916176


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Nicole T. Schwarcz Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Kings Park
Site Address: Map
284 Indian Head Road, Kings Park, NY 11754
First Licensed/Registration Date: Apr 18, 2024
Current Registration Period: Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 17, 2028 		Phone: (631) 663-3694
Fax:
Total Capacity: 140
-Infants: 24
-Toddlers: 60
-Preschool: 56
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:

* Important Note: This child care provider has not provided enrollment information for posting on the OCFS website.


To learn about current openings, please contact the program directly.


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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560
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 since Apr 18, 2024)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Feb 26, 2026 Other 2026-I-LIRO-023245 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 17, 2026 Complaint (Investigation Pending) 2026-I-LIRO-022172 Results Pending
Feb 17, 2026 Annual Unannounced 2026-I-LIRO-014069 Violations Found
Dec 16, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-121774 Violations Found
Sep 25, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-101113 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 24, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-049172 Violations Found
Apr 23, 2025 Other 2025-I-LIRO-035057 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Feb 20, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-LIRO-016005 Violations Found
Oct 10, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-100830 Violations Found
Jun 20, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-LIRO-043165 Violations Found
*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: Feb 26, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Feb 17, 2026 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Feb 17, 2026 418-1.12(ai) Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding. Corrected
Feb 17, 2026 418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; Corrected
Dec 16, 2025 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Dec 16, 2025 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 24, 2025 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
Feb 20, 2025 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
Oct 10, 2024 418-1.8(l)(5)(i) A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file. Corrected
Oct 10, 2024 418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Corrected
Jun 20, 2024 413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home. 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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560
 Enforcement History
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services uses a range of tools to help bring child care programs into compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

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, 2021: None