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Learning Tree

205 McDonald Road, Forest City, NC 280434.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$161

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About Learning Tree

Learning Tree is a licensed child care center in Forest City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Learning Tree has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $161 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.
Rutherford County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$142

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$108

Preschool

Center$113
Home daycare$113

School age

Center$65
Home daycare$89

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Learning Tree

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#81000233
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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.

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  1. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Staff were not notified in writing of all changes to personnel policies.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 8, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Learning Tree

Is Learning Tree licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Learning Tree last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Tree had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Tree care for?

130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Learning Tree accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Learning Tree's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Learning Tree cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 247-4979 to ask.

What is Learning Tree's phone number?

(828) 247-4979.

Where is Learning Tree?

205 McDonald Road, Forest City, NC 28043. The nearest other daycare we list is WNCSource Forest City Children's Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).