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Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest

1131 Wilson Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC 287685.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$188

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About Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest

Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest is a licensed child care center in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Transylvania County has a median price of $188 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Transylvania County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$188
Home daycare$171

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$137

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$120

School age

Center$68
Home daycare$76

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#88000110
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 2

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

  2. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2025

  5. Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025

  6. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024

  9. May 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

  10. Mar 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Meals and snacks for all children were not planned according to the number of hours the child is in care.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jan 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023

  3. Dec 4, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest

Is Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 10 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 41 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest care for?

74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 877-2555 to ask.

What is Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest's phone number?

(828) 877-2555.

Where is Kid City USA - Pisgah Forest?

1131 Wilson Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768. The nearest other daycare we list is Hand-In-Hand Preschool, 1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).