Four Star Center License
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The Learning Experience
Stallings, NC
· Mecklenburg County
15055 IDLEWILD ROAD,
Stallings, NC 28104
Quick Facts
Capacity
161 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
90000476
License Holder
NEXGEN CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC
License Issued
Jun 19, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE is a Four Star Center License in STALLINGS NC, with a maximum capacity of 161 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-158L |
| 2026-06-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| 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 the older infant room, bottles were not dated. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. On staff member did not complete certification in First Aid within the first ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member did not complete certification in CPR training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a complete medical exam/health assessment on file within the first thirty (30) days of admission. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-228L |
| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0825-228L |
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A child in the twaddler classroom was swatted and poked by a teacher providing care. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space three (3) leftover medication/cream was not discarded when completed. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. Staff member S.B's file did not contain a signed copy acknowledgement of the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space number five (5) the form giving permission to administer diaper cream was expired. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. A child's file did not contain a signed prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space number three (#3) there was not a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space number three (#3) medication was present after the expiration date and was not discarded or returned. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member C.H. had two qualifying letters, one (1) expiring January 2024 and and new letter dated 12/7/2023 to 12/7/2028. The staff member has a hire date of 11/28/2023. While the employee was qualified to work the letter showing she was in compliance was not in her folder. It was sent to the facility before her first day just not put in the staff's folder. Her new letter allowing her to work in child care was in the folder and is current. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. In the vehicle used to transport children the smoking and tobacco restriction sign was not posted. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space number four (#4), the medication consent form for one (1) medication had expired. In space number six (#6) the medication consent form for one (1)medication had expired. | |||
| 2023-10-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast 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 #1 there was bottles in the fridge that although had the child's name on it did not have dates the bottles. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground where the Preschool Children play there was rubber mulch under the equipment. This rubber mulch was not in good repair as it had holes/torn areas in the surfacing. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. In Space 11 the caregiver was heard to say "Shut up" in a loud and firm tone. Both staff were also observed not addressing a child that was upset and was crying and screaming. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Of the eleven children who were transported one child, AP, did not have identifying information on file and in the vehicle. The child's picture was taken and placed on the child's file in the transportation binder. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff person, BG, had reportedly completed the training but was unable to locate the most current certification of training. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 472 | .0510(b) |
| The center did not have materials and equipment in sufficient quantity to ensure that a fifth activity was made available at least once per month. In space 6, 7, 9, and 10 there was not sufficient quality of materials in Language/Literacy, blocks, and art. This varied from room to room but a third activity, to ensure that 3 children can play simultaneously or independently, was missing in all noted rooms in one or more area. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 3 there was a bottle of ZEP cleaner in an unlocked cabinet. This bottle had multiple label warnings and although was 5 feet from the floor was not stored in locked storage. | |||
| 2022-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Blue Lizard sunscreen that expired 10/2021 was observed in space #4. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization for Blue Lizard sunscreen was not completed for a child enrolled in space #4. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member B. Johnson has only completed 14 of the 20 required on-going training hours. | |||
| 2022-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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