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The Learning Experience at Mt Holly

8208 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC 282164.4· 90 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About The Learning Experience at Mt Holly

The Learning Experience at Mt Holly is a licensed child care center in Huntersville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Experience at Mt Holly has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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.
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 Experience at Mt Holly

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004376
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 12 of 15 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

  2. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Jun 24, 2026

  5. Feb 25, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. K.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). K.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      There were no clean clothes available for the children to wear when children's clothes became wet or soiled.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025

  7. Nov 13, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • 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 Nov 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). K.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

  10. Jul 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

  2. Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Dec 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      Corrected during the visit

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 The Learning Experience at Mt Holly

Is The Learning Experience at Mt Holly licensed?

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

When was The Learning Experience at Mt Holly last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Experience at Mt Holly had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 12 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Experience at Mt Holly care for?

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

Does The Learning Experience at Mt Holly accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Learning Experience at Mt Holly's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Experience at Mt Holly cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 299-1811 to ask.

What is The Learning Experience at Mt Holly's phone number?

(980) 299-1811.

Where is The Learning Experience at Mt Holly?

8208 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28216. The nearest other daycare we list is Long Creek Asep, 0.3 miles away.

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