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The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 192
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 192 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-K
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 192 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | L.E.A.P.® Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Music, art, STEM activities, and cultural awareness |
| Licensed capacity | 192 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 Richland County has a median price of $202 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$202
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$139
Preschool
Center$184
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$139
Home daycare$90
State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Experience
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 192 children
- License number
- #26248
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.
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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See all 7 visits
- Apr 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Experience
Is The Learning Experience licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Learning Experience last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. 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?
192, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are The Learning Experience's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Experience cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 563-5886 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(803) 563-5886.
Where is The Learning Experience?
104 Professional Park Road, Columbia, SC 29229. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine House, 0.1 miles away.