The Learning Experience
185 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 · (718) 782-5791
Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 36 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Brooklyn
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations, 2 safe-sleep violations, 1 background-check violation and 4 still open. 29 inspections from Dec 20, 2023 to Sep 1, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 12 critical, 9 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 2Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 4Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 5Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 1, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(g)Child care service observed at time of inspection to be providing care for infants under 12 months of age in groups mixed with older children.
General (fix within 1 month)OpenSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)(2)Staff attendance log Not maintained or available for inspection
Aug 31, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 3.15(a)Officer or agent of DOHMH Not interfered with or obstructed while conducting an inspection survey or examination or in the performance of any other duty for DOHMH
Jun 24, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenHealth Code 47.71(c)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service fails to provide adequate periods of outdoor play. Children observed improperly dressed for current weather conditions during periods of outdoor play.
May 18, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.67(f)(1)Safe sleep environment provided in infant toddler service; safe sleep environment complies with US CPSC and ASTM standards. Crib bumper pad prohibited unless medically prescribed
Apr 23, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Mar 30, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(c)Services fail to install interior fire alarms and/or sprinklers where required.
Feb 24, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(6)(C)Training certificates Not provided upon request.
Feb 18, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
Feb 17, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
No violations written up.
Feb 13, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.29(c)(1)Epi auto injector Not provided, Not maintained or expired.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(e)At time of inspection hand wash sinks are Not supplied with an adequate amount of running water. At time of inspection water temperature exceeded 115 deg Fahrenheit.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(a)Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.49(a)At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(d)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Dec 23, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Oct 28, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Sep 3, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Aug 14, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jul 17, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
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.
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)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
Apr 4, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
No violations written up.
Apr 2, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(a)Required food protection procedures were Not implemented at time of inspection. Holder of food protection certificate was Not on site during hours of food preparation activity.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(a)Plumbing Not installed by licensed plumber; Not free of cross connections; Not tested for lead; remediation action Not taken
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.61(f)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service fails to properly clean and sanitize plate and dishware.
Mar 18, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Mar 4, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Feb 19, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Dec 10, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Aug 13, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Apr 12, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 21, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Mar 13, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Mar 6, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
No violations written up.
Feb 6, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(a)At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(b)At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
Dec 27, 2023Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 20, 2023Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #105853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open or repeated serious violations | The Learning Experience | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Yeshivath Kehilath Yakov Inc. | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Cuddles Center | 0.1 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Cuddles Center | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |