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Learning As We Go Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $251
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About
About Learning As We Go Child Care Center
Learning As We Go Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Sunday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning As We Go Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $251 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Learning As We Go Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92002961
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 21 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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May 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
Corrected during the visit
May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
Mar 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older Two enrolled children in space #2 had birthday's September 2024 and were not moved up to space #1 where children ages (3)three through school-age are cared for.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Show 12 earlier visits
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Learning As We Go Child Care Center
Is Learning As We Go Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Learning As We Go Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning As We Go Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 12 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 27 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Learning As We Go Child Care Center care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Learning As We Go Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning As We Go Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Sunday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning As We Go Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 373-8282 to ask.
What is Learning As We Go Child Care Center's phone number?
(919) 373-8282.
Where is Learning As We Go Child Care Center?
4008 Mitchell Mill Rd Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27616. The nearest other daycare we list is NaNa's Business & Event Center, 0.1 miles away.