Childcare Network #144
310 RL Stowe Road, Belmont, NC
4.4· 54 reviews
The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 186
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $148
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About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Belmont, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 186 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 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 186 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 186 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Experience has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $148 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$148
Home daycare$145
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$135
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Experience
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 186 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #36000629
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 22 visits · 13 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
- Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
Jul 23, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
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 Aug 6, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Experience
Is The Learning Experience licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Learning Experience last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 care for?
186, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Experience accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Learning Experience's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Experience cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 829-3095 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(704) 829-3095.
Where is The Learning Experience?
2016 Middleton Farm Dr, Belmont, NC 28012. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Day Care Center, 0.3 miles away.