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The Learning Tree

8519 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC 280783.8· 10 reviews
capacity
140
a week, county median
$284
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About The Learning Tree

The Learning Tree is a child care center in Huntersville, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Capacity140 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Tree has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$284
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$90
Home daycare$100

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 Tree

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
140 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#60003987
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Sep 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Sep 17, 2026

  2. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

  5. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

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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FAQ

Questions about The Learning Tree

Is The Learning Tree licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was The Learning Tree last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Tree had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Tree care for?

140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does The Learning Tree accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Learning Tree's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 948-3561 to confirm.

How much does The Learning Tree cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 948-3561 to ask.

What is The Learning Tree's phone number?

(704) 948-3561.

Where is The Learning Tree?

8519 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. The nearest other daycare we list is Torrence Creek Elementary Asep, 0.7 miles away.

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