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The Learning Experience - Apex

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 87 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(87) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Learning Experience - Apex
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Training Programs
Reviews
87

What recent reviews say

Parents consistently highlight the warmth and genuine care of the staff, with teachers remembered by name and children eager to return daily. The center combines structured early-childhood education (LEAP curriculum, STEM, language arts) with a family-centered approach, earning trust through transparent daily classrooms and inclusive practices that meet children across developmental stages.

Praised for
  • warm, attentive staff
  • personalized educational approach
  • safe, nurturing environment
  • strong parent communication
  • child development focus
Watch-outs
  • hidden pricing until after registration
  • lack of upfront cost transparency
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Best for: Working parents seeking quality early education with daily visibility into their child's learning and care.
Think twice if: Parents who need upfront pricing clarity before committing; the center does not publish rates publicly and requires registration payment before full cost disclosure.

Strengths

  • dedicated, named staff
  • structured LEAP curriculum
  • transparent daily classroom updates
  • inclusive mixed-age approach

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Natalie and Danielle named for holiday/summer program coordination
  • Ms. Vanessa highlighted for child care and support
  • Mother's Day classroom craft events held
  • Holiday, track-out, and summer camp programs offered
  • Clean facility confirmed by multiple reviewers

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Staff care deeply; children thrive and show genuine attachment to teachers.
Training Programs
No review evidence supports this category.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.74 average across the 88 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 81
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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80
4
1
3
0
2
1
1
5

Contact

Address
560 Evening Star Dr, Apex, NC 27502
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Last verified 2026-07-20

Opening hours

Monday
06:30-18:30
Tuesday
06:30-18:30
Wednesday
06:30-18:30
Thursday
06:30-18:30
Friday
06:30-18:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Infant daycare (6 weeks to 12 months)Toddler programs (1 to 2 years)Twaddler programs (2 to 2.5 years)Early preschool (Preppers, 2.5 to 3 years)Preschool (3 to 5 years)Kindergarten readiness (5+ years)L.E.A.P. curriculumLanguage and literacy

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

Do you offer care during school holidays and track outs?
Yes, the center offers holiday, track-out, and summer camp programs.
How do you keep parents informed about their child's day?
Classrooms display daily curriculum activities, and staff communicate consistently with parents about their child's development and involvement.

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Last updated 2026-07-20