The Learning Experience - Fairfield
Daycare center in Fairfield, CT. 1375 Kings Hwy, Fairfield, CT 06824
About the program
The Learning Experience - Fairfield is a licensed daycare center in Fairfield, Connecticut, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 140 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Learning Experience in Fairfield provides daycare and preschool programs for children aged six weeks to five years.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Learning Experience - Fairfield does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,967 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.
Toileting [19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H)]
Regulation: Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults, a written policy shall be developed and implemented that requires supervision of children when using the shared toilet room. Programs shall provide changing and sanitary facilities appropriate to meet the individual needs of children who are enrolled at the facility who need assistance with toileting or who are not independent with toileting. Facilities using potty chairs in addition to the required toilets shall ensure that they are of
Child Health Records [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E)]
Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a signed physical examination form including the child's date of birth, a statement about the child's general health and
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.
Children's Enrollment information [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C)]
Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. The record shall include enrollment information signed and dated by the parent(s) that shall include, but not be limited to: the child�s name, address, date of birth and date enrolled, th
Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program [19a-79-7a(c)(2)]
Regulation: For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
Show all 16 violations on file
Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as nece
Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)]
Regulation: All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an all
000 No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
000 No Violations [-]
Regulation: -
Policies [19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)]
Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults
Playground Free From Hazards [19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)]
Regulation: Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.
Policies [19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A)]
Regulation: The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include, but not necessarily be limited to discipline, when a child is not picked up as planned, emergencies, supervision of children, general operating policies, and personnel policies. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. Where toilets and sinks are shared by children and adults
License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a]
Regulation: The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.
Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet [19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)]
Regulation: All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have adequate lighting.
Outdoor Play Area Protected/Fenced [19a-79-7a(h)(7)]
Regulation: The outdoor play area shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies and other hazards by barriers in a manner safe for children.
Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)]
Regulation: The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.
What parents say
We are so happy with our experience at TLE! We’re especially glad Michelle is back!! She and her team have been wonderful, and it’s clear how much they genuinely care about the kids and their families. They’re responsive, open to feedback, and quick to make improvements when something comes up. Most importantly, our kids are happy, loved, and well cared for and that means everything to us as parents. We’re so…
Kaitlyn Sullivan · 5/5 on Google · 2 weeks agoWe’ve had such a wonderful experience at TLE Fairfield. The teachers are incredibly attentive, caring, and truly invested in the kids. Miss Janel especially has been amazing, she has brought out the best in my children and they absolutely adore her. It’s so comforting knowing they are loved, supported, and excited to go to school each day. We are so grateful for the positive environment and all the care the staff…
Katy Haas · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoAfter touring a few daycares in the area, we took a tour of TLE and were very impressed with the structure of the program and the focus on education/character development. We ultimately decided to enroll our daughter after the great experience we had during the visit.
Ericka Houlihan · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoA Truly Exceptional Early Learning Experience... Finding the right preschool is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and this school has exceeded every expectation. From the moment we first walked in, it was clear this is a place built on genuine care, thoughtful education, and a deep understanding of early childhood development. Huge kudos to my daughter’s former two-year-old teachers, Ms. Victoria…
erica hughes · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoGetting there
1375 Kings Hwy, Fairfield, CT 06824
Questions about The Learning Experience - Fairfield
Is The Learning Experience - Fairfield licensed?
Yes. The Learning Experience - Fairfield holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70632), with a licensed capacity of 140 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Learning Experience - Fairfield had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 7 violations for The Learning Experience - Fairfield in the last three years, across 7 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 12. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does The Learning Experience - Fairfield take?
The Learning Experience - Fairfield is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does The Learning Experience - Fairfield cost?
The Learning Experience - Fairfield does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
