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Cary, NC 27519 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Experience - Cary
- licensed capacity
- 176
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About The Learning Experience - Cary
The Learning Experience - Cary is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 176 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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
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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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 176 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 176 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Experience - Cary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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 The Learning Experience - Cary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 176 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92002502
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safe sleep 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
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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- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
- Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
Corrected during the visit
Show 1 earlier visit
Oct 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Experience - Cary
Is The Learning Experience - Cary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Learning Experience - Cary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience - Cary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 - Cary care for?
176, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Experience - Cary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Experience - Cary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Experience - Cary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 463-1104 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience - Cary's phone number?
(919) 463-1104.
Where is The Learning Experience - Cary?
2185 Davis Drive, Cary, NC 27519. The nearest other daycare we list is Knowledge Beginnings, 0.4 miles away.