The Learning Experience
1012 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219 · (718) 238-3606
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 127 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation and 3 background-check violations. 14 inspections from Dec 5, 2023 to Sep 9, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 6 critical, 6 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 3Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 3Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 9, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 22, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 7, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatBackground 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.
Aug 20, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Aug 19, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.13(c)(1)Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
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.
Jul 28, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jun 9, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(g)Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child.
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 47.67(a)Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Jun 3, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.61(b)At time of inspection unwholesome food; food Not in compliance with nutritional guidelines or of inadequate serving size was observed being served.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 81.07(b)Food packages observed Not maintained. Food observed exposed to spoilage/contamination at time of inspection. Food observed being served that is Not suitable for consumption.
Mar 27, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Feb 3, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Oct 1, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Jul 31, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Mar 28, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 5, 2023Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #104342 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 |
| Few violations on file | Okie Dokie Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Bay Ridge Ave. Child Care Center -P/S | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Bay Ridge Ave. Child Care Center (I/T) | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | St. Ephraim School | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |