Building Blocks Learning World
Matthews, NC 28104 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Experience
- licensed capacity
- 256
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $248
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About
About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Waxhaw, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 256 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 256 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 | 256 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 Union County has a median price of $248 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$248
Home daycare$201
Toddler
Center$205
Home daycare$167
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$178
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Experience
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 256 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #90000524
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
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 14, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
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 May 14, 2026
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 6, 2026
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 Jun 4, 2026
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Show 6 earlier visits
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
May 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.
Corrected during the visit
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
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
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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 June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Experience had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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?
256, 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 (704) 256-3304 to ask.
What is The Learning Experience's phone number?
(704) 256-3304.
Where is The Learning Experience?
1425 S Providence Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.1 miles away.