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Wild Curiosity Community School

89 Goughes Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 287485.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
118
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
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About Wild Curiosity Community School

Wild Curiosity Community School is a licensed child care center in Leicester, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity118 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wild Curiosity Community School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $191 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.
Buncombe County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Wild Curiosity Community School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
118 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#11000968
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

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. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Apr 17, 2026

  3. Feb 17, 2026Inspection3 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Wild Curiosity Community School

Is Wild Curiosity Community School licensed?

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

When was Wild Curiosity Community School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wild Curiosity Community School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Wild Curiosity Community School care for?

118, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Wild Curiosity Community School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wild Curiosity Community School's hours?

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

How much does Wild Curiosity Community School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 515-1142 to ask.

What is Wild Curiosity Community School's phone number?

(828) 515-1142.

Where is Wild Curiosity Community School?

89 Goughes Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748. The nearest other daycare we list is All God’s Children Child Enrichment Center, 0.1 miles away.

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