The Learning Experience runs 9 licensed locations in Charlotte.
North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 of the 9 visits below. Across Charlotte centers it cites something at about 57% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Charlotte with Charlotte and never with another state.
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North Carolina DCDEE describes every citation in the licensor’s own words and records the correction in that same text — the only one of the six states that publishes whether a violation was fixed. It attaches no rule number and no report document.
Unannounced visit · April 9, 2026
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space 8 classroom items were stored in the bathroom.
Violation corrected during visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All wall in each classroom need to be repaired of chipping paint.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Cabinets in space 10 the wood was chipping off the doors.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. safety Plug for two outlets were not covered in space 8.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · May 14, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 4 Preschool 2 a current activity plan was not posted.
Violation corrected during visit
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, 2 bottles were not labeled with the date. In space 7 and 8 water bottles containers were not labeled with name and date.
Violation corrected during visit
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Lavatories need to be kept free of storage (classroom materials, cots, other items)space 9.
Violation corrected during visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Blinds in space 11 (preschool 1) need to be repaired. Blinds are broken and in need of repair.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags and gloves were not locked or stored 5 feet high.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space 3 (infant 2) sleep logs were not completed for 2 children on 5/13/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. surfacing (mulch) needs to be added to playground area.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2025
Unannounced visit · November 21, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Two children, two years of age, were left on the playground unsupervised for three to five minutes
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/3/2024
Unannounced visit · June 5, 2024
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In classroom of children three and older there was not a sufficient quantity of materials and equipment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In classroom under three of age materials need to be added to activity areas so children will have a range of choices.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screen time logs were not maintained for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls in space 7 and 5 need to be painted.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Playground equipment needs to be cleaned and power washed. Equipment needs to be checked for repairs.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 2,7,8,9,and 10 medication some medication forms did not have the amount of diaper cream to be applied. This was corrected during visit by the assistant director.
Violation corrected during visit
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Teacher assigned to work in infant room did not have ITS-SIDS within 2 months of employment. Date employed 2/26/24.
Violation corrected during visit
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. In space 7 Twaddlers staff had open soda can on counter.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place drill was not updated on the emergency drill log sheet. This was corrected by director during visit.
Violation corrected during visit
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. All playground as the facility need mulch added so the loose surfacing will be at critical height for the equipment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024
Unannounced visit · December 15, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Lesson plan was not current in the classroom for the Toddlers.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/22/2023
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization forms in 2 classes did not have the correct amount to be applied. This was corrected by the teacher during my visit.
Violation corrected during visit
An individual on a provisional criminal background status did not complete and submit documents that were specific to their former state of residence within the required time frame. Provisional expired on 12/11/23. Director was informed staff could not work until letter was updated.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/22/2023
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