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Denver, NC 28037 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Express
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $197
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About
About The Learning Express
The Learning Express is a licensed child care center in Denver, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Express has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $197 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$197
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$171
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$149
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Express
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #55000161
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jul 14, 2026Inspection2 rules 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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 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 Feb 24, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
Aug 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 Aug 21, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
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 Aug 21, 2024
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 Aug 21, 2024
Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Express
Is The Learning Express licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Learning Express last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Express had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Express care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Express accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Express' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Express cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 483-6373 to ask.
What is The Learning Express' phone number?
(704) 483-6373.
Where is The Learning Express?
419 North Pilot Knob Road, Denver, NC 28037. The nearest other daycare we list is Firefly Enrichment Childcare Center, 0.3 miles away.