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The Learning Experience - Fairfield

Child care center

1375 Kings Hwy
Fairfield, CT 06824

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Nov 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-CT-DCCC.70632-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Fairfield, CT
Record Period
2021–2026
Source Documents
17
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 16 licensing visits from September 2021 to July 2026, OEC cited 30 violations at The Learning Experience - Fairfield.

Visits
16
2021–2026, inspections, follow-ups and investigations
Violations
30
Regulations cited by OEC licensing staff
Visits With Violations
14
Correction dates are not published
Complaint investigations
3
Investigations opened on a complaint

Violations by Year

  • Violations
2011: 0 violations across 0 visits020110 visits2012: 0 violations across 0 visits020120 visits2013: 0 violations across 0 visits020130 visits2014: 0 violations across 0 visits020140 visits2015: 0 violations across 0 visits020150 visits2016: 0 violations across 0 visits020160 visits2017: 0 violations across 0 visits020170 visits2018: 0 violations across 0 visits020180 visits2019: 0 violations across 0 visits020190 visits2020: 0 violations across 0 visits020200 visits2021: 5 violations across 1 visit520211 visit2022: 4 violations across 3 visits420223 visits2023: 4 violations across 3 visits420233 visits2024: 9 violations across 5 visits920245 visits2025: 5 violations across 2 visits520252 visits2026: 3 violations across 2 visits32026*2 visits2011: 0 violations across 0 visits020110 visits2012: 0 violations across 0 visits020120 visits2013: 0 violations across 0 visits020130 visits2014: 0 violations across 0 visits020140 visits2015: 0 violations across 0 visits020150 visits2016: 0 violations across 0 visits020160 visits2017: 0 violations across 0 visits020170 visits2018: 0 violations across 0 visits020180 visits2019: 0 violations across 0 visits020190 visits2020: 0 violations across 0 visits020200 visits2021: 5 violations across 1 visit520211 visit2022: 4 violations across 3 visits420223 visits2023: 4 violations across 3 visits420233 visits2024: 9 violations across 5 visits920245 visits2025: 5 violations across 2 visits520252 visits2026: 3 violations across 2 visits32026*2 visits

* Partial year, through November 1, 2026.

Violations by year
YearVisitsViolations
201100
201200
201300
201400
201500
201600
201700
201800
201900
202000
202115
202234
202334
202459
202525
202623

What the Record Shows

  • OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.
  • OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.
  • 3 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest full inspection, July 7, 2026, recorded 2 violations.

What to Ask About

Report at a Glance

Facility
The Learning Experience - Fairfield
Address
1375 Kings Hwy, Fairfield, CT 06824
License Number
CT-DCCC.70632
License Type
Child care center
Licensed Capacity
140 children
Capacity Under Age 3
70 children
Ages Served
6 weeks to 8 years
Hours
Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
License Expires
2029-10-31
Record Window
September 1, 2011 to November 1, 2026
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A violation is a licensing regulation Connecticut found was not met. OEC publishes what an investigation found, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Unannounced full inspection

    2 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H)ToiletingCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E)Child Health RecordsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2026-3030

  2. 2026

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(c)(1-4)Notification of ChangeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2026-319

  3. 2025

    Investigation

    2 violations

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A)Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reportsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(3)(B)Parent notification of illness or injuryCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2025-1314

  4. 2025

    Unannounced full inspection

    3 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual care plan- signed by parents/staffCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)Children's Enrollment informationCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(c)(2)Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance programCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2025-2840

  5. 2024

    Investigation

    2 violations

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7)Policies- complete, implementedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D)SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-1151

  6. 2024

    Investigation

    3 violations

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6)Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 ChildrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(c)(3)Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8CitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-938

  7. 2024

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a complaint. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D)021a-SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-450

  8. 2024

    Unannounced full inspection

    2 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)CitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/DisposedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2024-1977

  9. 2024

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(b)(8)(C)003c-Child ProtectionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2024-82

  10. 2023

    Investigation

    3 violations

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D)021b-SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of childrenCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)PoliciesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2023-1157

  11. 2023

    Unannounced full inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2023-2092

  12. 2023

    Investigation

    1 violation

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(d)Administration-Policies, plans and proceduresCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2023-28

  13. 2022

    Unannounced partial inspection

    No violations

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-2404

  14. 2022

    Unannounced full inspection

    2 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)PoliciesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)Playground Free From HazardsCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2022-2340

  15. 2022

    Investigation

    2 violations

    Opened on a report the program made itself. OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(d)Administration-Policies, plans and proceduresCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-4a(c)Staffing- SupervisionCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), 2022-79

  16. 2021

    Unannounced full inspection

    5 violations

    OEC's resolution: Corrective Action Plan.

    • 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)PoliciesCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7aLicense Premise Clean/Good Repair/SafeCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle FeetCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-7a(h)(7)Outdoor Play Area Protected/FencedCitedNo correction date in OEC's file
    • 19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive UseCitedNo correction date in OEC's file

    Source: Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8), X2021-2240

Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood publishes each violation it cites, not a risk level for it.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Policies, Cited in Three Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) in September 2021, June 2022 and December 2023. The agency describes it this way: Policies. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2122222223232324242424242525262619a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Administration-Policies, plans and procedures, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-3a(d) in February 2022 and January 2023. The agency describes it this way: Administration-Policies, plans and procedures. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2122222223232324242424242525262619a-79-3a(d) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    021a-Supervision, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) in December 2023 and May 2024. The agency describes it this way: 021a-Supervision. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2122222223232324242424242525262619a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) in May 2024 and July 2025. The agency describes it this way: Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2122222223232324242424242525262619a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe, Cited in Two Visits

    OEC licensing staff cited 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a in September 2021 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe. Connecticut does not publish a risk level for each violation. OEC does not publish when a violation was corrected, so it is worth asking what changed after each one.

    2122222223232324242424242525262619a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Policies: cited in three visits, with no risk level published.

  2. 02

    What changed after 19a-79-3a(d) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Administration-Policies, plans and procedures: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  3. 03

    What changed after 19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    021a-Supervision: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  4. 04

    What changed after 19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  5. 05

    What changed after 19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a was cited, and how do you check it now?

    License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe: cited in two visits, with no risk level published.

  6. 06

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  7. 07

    Has the center ever been referred for legal action or put on a corrective plan, and what changed afterward?

    OEC’s files list no enforcement action in this window.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, inspections, investigations and the violations cited at each are published by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood's Division of Licensing in its daily files on data.ct.gov.

  • Child care licensing program data (data.ct.gov)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · DCCC.70632

    Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2021-2240

    Visit Sep 29, 2021 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2022-79

    Visit Feb 14, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-2340

    Visit Jun 13, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2022-2404

    Visit Jun 14, 2022 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2023-28

    Visit Jan 11, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2023-2092

    Visit May 23, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2023-1157

    Visit Dec 6, 2023 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2024-82

    Visit Feb 2, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2024-1977

    Visit May 8, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2024-450

    Visit May 22, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2024-938

    Visit Sep 4, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2024-1151

    Visit Oct 29, 2024 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2025-2840

    Visit Jul 10, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2025-1314

    Visit Nov 13, 2025 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · 2026-319

    Visit Apr 6, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection or investigation, with the violations cited (data.ct.gov: 6rnk-h6iy, tett-bw6q and ccit-2ev8)

    Connecticut Office of Early Childhood · X2026-3030

    Visit Jul 7, 2026 · Published Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowSeptember 1, 2011 – November 1, 2026

  • This record is OEC's list of active child care licenses as of November 2026, with the inspections, follow-up visits and investigations in OEC's files, which run from September 2011.
  • OEC's files give no correction date for a violation, so no violation in this record shows one; OEC's resolution of each inspection or investigation (a corrective action plan, a referral to its legal division) is kept with the visit.
  • Exempt child care centers (programs OEC records but does not license, such as those a public school runs) and youth camps are not in this record.
  • OEC's files give no county and no map point for a program.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Correction dates
OEC's files record the violation cited, not when it was corrected.
Severity of violations
OEC's files do not grade violations.
Complaints not investigated
Complaints OEC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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