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The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast

8101 Target Side Dr, Raleigh, NC 276164.3· 66 reviews
licensed capacity
193
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast

The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 193 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 8 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
193 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity193 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
193 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003934
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 23, 2026

  3. Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026

  4. Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

  5. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

  9. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Discipline was delegated to another child.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  2. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast

Is The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 - Raleigh Northeast care for?

193, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 876-3428 to ask.

What is The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast's phone number?

(919) 876-3428.

Where is The Learning Experience - Raleigh Northeast?

8101 Target Side Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616. The nearest other daycare we list is Primary Beginnings Child Development Center, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).