# The Learning Experience The Learning Experience is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Plano, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 193 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 8744 Ohio Dr, Plano, TX 75024 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 193 - License/permit: 1715767 - Operator: not published - Phone: (469) 362-6998 - Website: thelearningexperience.com/center/plano/ - Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1368131 ## Inspection record 21 findings across 34 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-20 to 2026-07-01); 18 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-07-01 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-06: Children's Records - Health Statement: Of 10 student files reviewed, 2 were missing health statements. (§746.603(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-3)) - 2025-08-01 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP: A 3-year-old child was observed to be drinking a cold soda from a soda can while seated outside at the picnic table. This was corrected at inspection. (§746.3301(g); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3301-g)) - 2025-08-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-08-01: Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months: One caregiver who cares for children under 24 months of age had a recently expired Safe Sleep training. (§746.1305(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1305-b)) - 2024-11-21 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-01-07: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement by bringing a vape into the facility which went against the operation's policy. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2024-11-21 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2025-01-07: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: The director was informed of a situation on 09/24/24 that a child had a vape and it was not reported. (§746.305(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-6)) - 2024-11-21 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2025-01-07: Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk: The director was made aware that a child had a vape and parents were not notified. (§746.307(b)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-307-b-4)) - 2024-05-08 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-08-22: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: A caregiver admitted to grabbing on a child's arm on at least two different occasions. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2024-05-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2024-05-09: AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check (§745.621(b)(1)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-621-b-1-b)) - 2024-05-01 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-05-07: Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired: The toddlers classroom had a broken cubbie with a screw protruding. (§746.4751(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4751-c)) - 2023-11-01 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2024-01-05: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care sustained injuries after being grabbed by a caregiver. The caregiver left scratches on the child's arm. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2023-11-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2024-01-05: Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments: Based on a review of information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined that although management had concerns regarding the management of the classroom by a caregiver, they did not provide adequate assistance to ensure the safety of children in care. (§746.1003(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1003-3)) - 2023-07-14 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits: This standard was found to be deficient as two classrooms had entrances that were blocked by furniture. This was corrected during the inspection. (§746.2909(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2909-1)) - 2023-07-14 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-09-26: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: This standard was found to be deficient as the operation did not have a current Fire Inspection. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2022-08-12 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-12: AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days: The operation notified the parents 7 days after receiving notification of a deficiency for standard 746.1201(4). (§746.311(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-311-a)) - 2022-07-15 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-07-15: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver: This standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver did not ensure continuity of care of children when not communicating with another staff member clearly about which children were being transferred into the classroom which resulted in the caregiver not knowing which children she was responsible for. (§746.1203(11); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-11)) - …and 6 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Imagine Plano DBA Imagine Early Education](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1508278) — 0.47 km, capacity 118 - [Meridian Montessori of Plano](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1502000) — 0.5 km, capacity 226 - [Alpha Montessori](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1124463) — 1.02 km, capacity 137 - [Alphabest @ Riddle - Frisco](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-276105) — 1.15 km, capacity 45 - [Frisco Community Bible Church Christian School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1380298) — 1.42 km, capacity 119 - [Preston ABC Day School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1090693) — 1.51 km, capacity 204 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1368131 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1368131 - us_census_geocoder record 8744 OHIO DR|PLANO|TX|75024 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1715767 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1715767 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-b5v9~5nhj.nj87 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1715767 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 05761-0327 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=05761-0327 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1368131 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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