Child Daycare & PreschoolsManassas, VA

The Learning Experience

About

The Learning Experience is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 8120 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience Manassas for excellent, caring staff, strong curriculum, and thorough kindergarten preparation. The director, Mrs. Desiree, is highlighted as highly involved and accessible. All reviewers report their children thrived academically and socially, with several noting long-term enrollment from infancy through elementary school.

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Recent Reviews

a year ago

The teachers at this daycare are excellent, friendly, and compassionate, especially Ms. Melanie, Ms. Liz, and Ms. Elizabeth. My kids have all loved them, and they have been so kind and caring to my children. The director, Mrs. Desiree, is fantastic and very easy to work with. She is also understanding, which has made working with her a great experience. I have been very impressed with how my children have hit every milestone and learned so much each year. The curriculum is exceptional and prepares kids well for kindergarten. I believe this to be the best daycare in the Manassas area!

10 months ago

From 2 months old full day care to after school care into her Kindergarten year, our daughter moved through every room and every challenged while at TLE Manassas. She covered the big early childhood milestones, made lifelong friends (including her best friend) and was completely prepared to start school after the time (which went too fast) at TLE. We felt safe with the access restrictions to outsiders and the watchful eyes of our daughter’s teachers and staff. Ms. Desiree was always available for a call and for a wave goodbye each day I picked up my daughter. The time our daughter was in TLE moved too fast but we were so thankful for the time and growth she experienced at TLE.

2 years ago

We have been part of The Learning Experience Manassas family for 5 years. We've been very pleased with how well they take care of our little girl. We cannot recommend this establishment enough to our friends. Staff is very attentive. The building is clean and well maintained. Our little girl is very well prepared to attend kindergarten. Thank you very much, TLE.

2 years ago

One simple mistake made me reflect my opinion on this daycare. I debated on posting a review but then ultimately decided this was important enough to post. I dropped off my son early in the morning & he was having a rough day as it was. Then my husband came home from picking him up & my face dropped when I saw him. He looked like he was beat up. He had scratches on his face & had two huge bite marks on his arm. I called the director immediately & her response was that “they would be calling every parent if there were marks below the neck” now im very empathetic & understand what goes on with kids especially since they can be rough with one another. However this was crazy to me. My three year old son came home with tears in his eyes & looked so scared. It broke my heart. I’m honestly so disappointed because we were there close to a year & I could have at least gotten a courtesy call or something!!!! I would have gone to pick my son up because he obviously had a bad day. At the end of the day i decided to pull my kid out of this daycare because they obviously didn’t care enough about the situation. I even sent pictures & the director gave me the run around saying she “looked at his back” but it wasn’t on his back it was clearly on his arm which made me realize she most likely wasn’t even there when it happened or she was oblivious to the situation. Very disappointed we had to leave but at the end of the day it’s your child’s safety that matters & you’re paying them to watch your child.

8 years ago

Absolutely love this place! My husband and I had a very bad experience with another daycare and The Learning Experience completely changed and went beyond our expectations. The director and her staff is very welcoming and friendly. The Learning Experience has great communication with children and parents. We are blessed that we found them and out daughter is very happy. If you want a place where you can go to work and have a peace of mind that your child is in great hands.....this is the place. Thank you for all that you do (The Learning Experience)

Frequently asked questions

The Learning Experience is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Manassas, Virginia. The facility has a capacity of 166 children.
To enroll your child at The Learning Experience, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of The Learning Experience through Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Virginia must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
166 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
38.78216, -77.51801

Quality Rating

VQB5

Level 5 out of 5

Meets Expectations

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.