THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE WAKE FOREST

WAKE FOREST, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity172
Est. price$733/mo

Contact information

Address1200 CORPORATE CHAPLAIN DRIVE WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 (919) 562-1070

CityWAKE FOREST, NC 27587

CountyWake

Phone(919) 562-1070

Operating details

Capacity172

SubsidiesY

License dateJune 9, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1200 CORPORATE CHAPLAIN DRIVE WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 (919) 562-1070, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/19/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 152/19/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) — Violation #533

    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. In space #2 two sippy cups containing milk was not labeled with a date. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 102/19/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) — Violation #540

    An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space #1 a child who started on 2/17/26 did not have a feeding schedule posted. In space #2 a child who transitioned the week of 2/9/26 from space #1 did not have a feeding schedule posted. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 102/19/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847

    Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2 two medication authorization forms did not include valid dates of authorization, when and how the medication should be applied. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$733/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: WAKE FOREST, Wake County
  • Capacity: 172
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 4

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