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Durham, NC 27713 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 199
- 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 Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 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 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 11 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 199 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 | 199 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
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002184
Summary
30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 30 visits · 55 rules in all · 52 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 19
- Records and paperwork 13
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 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 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 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.
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 written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was not excluded from care who had symptoms which prevented the child from participating comfortably in activities or had symptoms which resulted in a need for care that was greater than the staff members could provide and potentially compromised the health and safety of other children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
- Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Facility did not follow written operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
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 Sep 24, 2025
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 Sep 24, 2025
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 Sep 24, 2025
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 Sep 25, 2025
Show 20 earlier visits
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
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 Jun 2, 2025
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 Jun 2, 2025
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 Jun 2, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
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 Jun 2, 2025
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 Jun 2, 2025
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 Jun 2, 2025
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 2, 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 2, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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 Jan 14, 2025
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 Jan 14, 2025
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 Dec 30, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
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 Jan 8, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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 Jan 14, 2025
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 Jan 14, 2025
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 Dec 30, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
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 Jan 8, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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 Jan 14, 2025
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 Jan 14, 2025
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 Dec 30, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
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 Jan 8, 2025
- Oct 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
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 Oct 17, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
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 Oct 17, 2024
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection20 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 Jun 10, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
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 Jun 3, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
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 Jun 3, 2024
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 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 May 23, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
May 20, 2024Inspection20 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 Jun 10, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
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 Jun 3, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
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 Jun 3, 2024
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 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 May 23, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Inspection4 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 Nov 27, 2023
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 27, 2023
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 27, 2023
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
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 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 14 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 52 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?
199, 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?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
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) 544-4104 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(919) 544-4104.
Where is The Learning Experience?
5020 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC 27713. The nearest other daycare we list is Abundant Love Christian Day Care, 0.2 miles away.