Little Explorers Learning Center, LLC

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Current Enrollment
84% Occupancy Rate

Specialized Classrooms
6 Weeks to 5 Years

10.5%

Operating Margin
Stable Financial Health

100%

Staff Certification
CPR & First Aid Certified

Our Philosophy & Environment

Safe, Nurturing, and Structured Early Education

At Little Explorers Learning Center, we believe that early childhood is an incredible journey of discovery. Located at 2847 Eastway Drive in Charlotte, our facility is fully approved by both the Health Department and Fire Marshal, ensuring a secure environment for every child.

We leverage modern digital workflows—including Brightwheel for real-time family check-ins and billing, Gusto for professional payroll administration, and AI-powered bookkeeping—to maintain complete administrative transparency and focus our energy where it matters most: the children.

Secure Access

Brightwheel check-in

Outdoor Play

Daily physical activity

Classrooms & Capacity

Age-Appropriate Ratios & Enrollment

Every stage of early development requires specialized care. View our classroom configurations, state-regulated teacher-to-child ratios, and current occupancy rates below.

Infants 60% Full

Infant Care

Age Range: 6 weeks - 12 months

Staff Ratio: 1 : 5

Tuition Share: 18.1%

Young Toddlers 67% Full

Young Toddlers

Age Range: 12 - 24 months

Staff Ratio: 1 : 6

Tuition Share: 22.4%

100% Capacity

Older Toddlers Fully Booked

Older Toddlers

Age Range: 2 years

Staff Ratio: 1 : 9

Tuition Share: 23.4%

Preschool 80% Full

Preschool

Age Range: 3 years

Staff Ratio: 1 : 10

Tuition Share: 19.1%

Pre-Kindergarten 58% Full

Pre-Kindergarten Readiness

Age Range: 4 - 5 years

Staff Ratio: 1 : 12

Tuition Share: 15.9%

Financial Snapshot

Transparent Operating Performance

Based on our March 2025 ledger entries, Little Explorers maintains a healthy, sustainable operating model with balanced margins and reinvestment into staff and facilities.

Monthly Gross Revenue

$40,926

Derived from 39 active ledger entries in March 2025 plus standard registration and supply fees.

Monthly Operating Expenses

$36,625

Includes $22,641 allocated directly to payroll via Gusto, rent, utilities, supplies, and insurance.

Net Profit & Margin

$4,301

Yields a steady 10.5% operating margin before owner distributions.

Where the Money Goes

Payroll (Gusto) 61.8%
Rent & Lease 11.5%
Supplies & Materials 11.4%
Utilities & Maintenance 4.0%
Insurance, Legal & Overhead 11.3%

Licensing & Safety Standards

NC DCDEE Licensed

License #NC-DCDEE-5748293 (Exp. 9/30/26)

Comprehensive Insurance

$2M / $4M commercial liability coverage

Certified Staff

100% CPR & First Aid certified, Health Dept & Fire Marshal approved

Experienced Professionals

Meet Our Dedicated Team

Our educators and administrators bring years of specialized early childhood experience to foster a warm, loving learning environment.

Sarah M. Patterson

Owner / Director

Founding director since August 2020, managing daily center operations, safety compliance, and family relations.

Jennifer Martinez

Lead Teacher, Pre-K

Serving since 2020, specializing in kindergarten readiness curriculum and developmental milestones.

Amanda Johnson

Lead Teacher, Toddlers

Serving since 2021, providing attentive, nurturing care and interactive play for toddler classrooms.

Tiffany Brooks

Asst. Teacher, Part-Time

Supports classroom activities, student engagement, and daily developmental routines across multiple age groups.