The Learning Experience
6825 JENKINS LANE, HARRISBURG, NC 28275Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Diapers Were Not Changed Whenever They Were Soiled or Wet And/or Were Changed on a Shift Basis.
In space #2 where infants are cared for each child was not changed whenever they were wet/soiled. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/27/2025
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire inspection was not completed annually.
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On August 15, 2024 a two year old child was left on the playground alone for three minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/26/2024
Jun 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Diapers Were Not Changed Whenever They Were Soiled or Wet And/or Were Changed on a Shift Basis.
On multiple occasions in June 2024, a staff member changed the diapers of one-year-old children once between 9:00am-4:45pm. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
On more than one occasion in June 2024, a staff member yelled and/or used a harsh tone of voice when the staff member told one-year-old children, “Don’t touch me!”