THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
CHAPEL HILL, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address501 E BARBEE CHAPEL ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 (919) 442-0515
CountyDurham
Phone(919) 442-0515
Websitewww.tlechildcare.com
Operating details
Capacity183
License dateJune 20, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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501 E BARBEE CHAPEL ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 (919) 442-0515, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 156/11/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) — Violation #620
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The wall in space #110 that cares for children one and two years of age was observed with chipping paint near the changing table. The wall in space #121 that cares for children two and three years of age was observed with chipping paint in the block area. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/11/2026
.0601(c) — Violation #705
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Two shelves in space #117 were observed not in good repair. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/11/2026
.1002(b) — Violation #1110
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The bus was observed with an expired tag with a date of 11/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 106/11/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) — Violation #1232
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff development and annual staff evaluations were not able to be monitored during today's visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$675/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CHAPEL HILL, Durham County
- Capacity: 183
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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