The Learning Experience - Brooklyn — Local services in New York

The Glass house prisoners. Do not send your child to this day care. " I will turn off lights" threatened a teacher several times when I was still there. I noticed when my child was playing "school" , she repeatedly punished and was rude to her dolls after 3 months at this school. She interacted different scenarios, and each time "the teacher" was awful. I stayed with her for 30 to 45 mins each day to make her more comfortable before I went to work. She was in a half day program and we started from 8 am, at the end I would leave her at 11 am and pick her up after nap. Our separation only became worse. day by day she withdrew and was so timid that outside of our home she refused to speak (to anyone but family) and she whispered to us. I spent lots of time in the classroom different times of the day. I was so focused in making her comfortable it took me 3 months to admit I made a mistake and that all children are miserable at this facility. She was sick every second week. during the last month we missed 3 weeks. Babies cry miserably on the first floor and as you get to upper floors there is eerie silence where toddlers should study & play . From my observation only time children do not experience psychological pressure and corporal punishment, is when they are in line to use the bathroom. And even though children are spending half of the time in line to use bathroom, they ask for permission to use bathroom constantly. Because this only time they have some freedom. After repeatedly coming home with soaking wet sleeves, I was rolling sleeves to her elbows to prevent this happening. The sink is too high and nobody helps. After a week I had to ask to add liquid soap in a dispenser. I don't see how rinsing water without soap is sanitary. List can go on. At the end looking back I question if I an a bad mother for letting my child suffer so long? The most important experience in childhood is happiness and sense of security, not imprisonment. PS. Her dolls study happily in a pretend school after she was free from "the (horrid) learning experience". now we can hear her ringing voice, no...

Our experience with The Learning Experience has been nothing short of exceptional. Our daughter has been attending since she was just 8 weeks old, and she recently celebrated her first birthday. Over this past year, we've witnessed her grow, learn, and thrive in an environment that feels like an extension of our family.

The caregivers and the director Ms. Jennifer Jean Baptiste are truly remarkable. From the very beginning, they welcomed her with open arms, providing the warmth and care that eased our minds as new parents. Their dedication and love for the children are evident in everything they do, from the gentle way they handle the infants to the engaging activities they plan for the older kids.

Every day, our daughter comes home with a big smile, and it's clear she is happy and well cared for. The team here has been instrumental in her development, offering a nurturing environment that supports her physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. The staff always go above and beyond to create a safe, clean, and stimulating space for the children.

Communication is another aspect where they truly shines. We receive daily updates and photos that capture the joy and progress of our daughter's day, keeping us connected and reassured. The transparency and openness of the staff make us feel involved and confident in the care she is receiving.

We are incredibly grateful to for the love, attention, and dedication they have shown our daughter. Their commitment to providing top-notch care and fostering a positive, enriching environment is unmatched. We wholeheartedly recommend this to any parent seeking a nurturing and supportive daycare for their child.

Thank you, for being such an essential part of our family’s journey. Knowing our daughter is in your loving hands every day brings us immense...

We sent our son to The Learning Experience with hopes that he would have a great first school experience with a nurturing environment and professional early childhood teachers. This was unfortunately not the case. The school has no Ed director so it is basically run by Pam and Azra who sit at the front desk. They have poor communication amongst each other so if one person received a message from us the other would never be notified. If we asked Azra to tell the teachers something, our messages almost never got to them. Our son got sent home for a runny nose from crying at drop off once and they then went on to tell me I needed to keep him home for 72 hours after that. They do not refund you for the days your child doesn't attend from getting sick at their school. Their so called “app” is barely functional with accurate information. As a teacher myself it was heart wrenching to see how unorganized and unbothered the entire staff was toward the little babies. A teacher once complained to me about how my child had an attitude and how stubborn he is. This was his third week in school out of which he had stayed home for a week and a half from getting sick on day 4 of attending. There were different teachers in the class everyday, so we never knew who the actual teachers of the classroom were. The kids artwork would be sent home crumpled in their backpacks. Overall our whole experience has traumatized us and this isn't even all of it. We had no choice initially but pulled our baby out at the first...