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601 Meadowmont Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 183
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $317
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About
About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 183 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 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 183 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 183 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 Durham County has a median price of $317 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Experience
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 183 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002063
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 23 visits · 54 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Food and nutrition 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Transportation 2
- Background checks 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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Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
For children under two years of age, individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping and toileting was not interspersed among the daily events.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
For children under two years of age, individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping and toileting was not interspersed among the daily events.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
Jun 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules 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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Jun 5, 2025
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 5, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
- Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Apr 2, 2025
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
Show 14 earlier visits
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
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 Feb 18, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
Oct 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Oct 24, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
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 Oct 10, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff members did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
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 Oct 10, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
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 Oct 10, 2024
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 Oct 10, 2024
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 Oct 10, 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 Oct 10, 2024
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 Oct 10, 2024
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 Oct 10, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
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 11, 2024
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 May 21, 2024
Apr 17, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
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 May 8, 2024
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 May 1, 2024
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 Apr 22, 2024
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 Apr 22, 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 Apr 17, 2024
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).
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.
Corrected during the visit
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 17, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 24, 2023Inspection7 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.
Corrected during the visit
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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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 August 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 13 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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?
183, 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 (919) 442-0515 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(919) 442-0515.
Where is The Learning Experience?
501 E Barbee Chapel Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The nearest other daycare we list is Rashkis School Age Care Program, 0.3 miles away.