Wild Curiosity Community School
89 Goughes Branch Rd, Leicester, NC
5.0· 2 reviews
Leicester Elementary School Headstart
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $175
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About Leicester Elementary School Headstart
Leicester Elementary School Headstart is a licensed child care center in Leicester, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Leicester Elementary School Headstart has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $175 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.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$165
Home daycare$160
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$135
Home daycare$185
State record
Inspection reports for Leicester Elementary School Headstart
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000389
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 5 visits
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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- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Leicester Elementary School Headstart
Is Leicester Elementary School Headstart licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Leicester Elementary School Headstart last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Leicester Elementary School Headstart had rules cited by the state?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists no cited rules in its 5 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Leicester Elementary School Headstart care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Leicester Elementary School Headstart accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Leicester Elementary School Headstart's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.
How much does Leicester Elementary School Headstart cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 252-2495 to ask.
What is Leicester Elementary School Headstart's phone number?
(828) 252-2495.
Where is Leicester Elementary School Headstart?
31 Gilbert Road, Leicester, NC 28748. The nearest other daycare we list is Wild Curiosity Community School, 2.3 miles away.