The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 165
- a week, county median
- $258
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About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Harrisburg, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
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 | 165 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 Cabarrus County has a median price of $258 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Experience
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13000616
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 29 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
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Oct 1, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
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.
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Show 9 earlier visits
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
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 Jun 26, 2024
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
Jun 24, 2024Inspection11 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.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 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 Jul 8, 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 Jul 8, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
The activity plan did not identify activities which allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of group, or independent of the group.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 25, 2024Inspection5 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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
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).
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.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 13, 2024Inspection1 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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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 October 1, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 9 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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?
165, 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?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 456-7148 to confirm.
How much does The Learning Experience cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 456-7148 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(704) 456-7148.
Where is The Learning Experience?
6825 Jenkins Lane, Harrisburg, NC 28275.