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The Learning Collaborative

3241 Sam Drenan Road, Charlotte, NC 282053.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
80
a week, county median
$251

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About The Learning Collaborative

The Learning Collaborative is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Collaborative has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $251 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$284
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$90
Home daycare$100

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 The Learning Collaborative

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#60003775
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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.

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  1. Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2024

  6. Feb 26, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Transportation

      First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The schedule of off premise activities was not current and/or did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024

  7. Nov 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

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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FAQ

Questions about The Learning Collaborative

Is The Learning Collaborative licensed?

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

When was The Learning Collaborative last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Collaborative had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 The Learning Collaborative care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does The Learning Collaborative accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Learning Collaborative's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 377-8076 to confirm.

How much does The Learning Collaborative cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 377-8076 to ask.

What is The Learning Collaborative's phone number?

(704) 377-8076.

Where is The Learning Collaborative?

3241 Sam Drenan Road, Charlotte, NC 28205. The nearest other daycare we list is Billingsville Elementary Asep, 0.2 miles away.

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