Wild Curiosity Community School
89 GOUGHES BRANCH RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Openings in Equipment, Steps, Decks, Handrails, and Fencing Were Not Less Than 3 1/2 Inches or Greater Than 9 Inches.
Garden border type metal was added to the top of the fencing and has gaps that are approximately four (4) inches. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from
Feb 17, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
There was not a schedule posted in space #1, the classroom with two and three year old children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Food Substitution Was Not of Comparable Food Value or Recorded on the Menu Prior to the Meal or Snack Being Served.
The menu listed the fruit as watermelon. The fruit served to children was pineapple. The substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to lunch being served. Violation
- 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. There was one (1) staff member t
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Food Substitution Was Not of Comparable Food Value or Recorded on the Menu Prior to the Meal or Snack Being Served.
The menu posted in the hallway listed egg, avocado, toast, and milk for breakfast. The breakfast served to children during the visit was French toast, applesauce, and mi
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Leicester Elementary School HeadstartLeicester · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Mt. Carmel Child Enrichment CenterAsheville · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Erwin High School Learning LabAsheville · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Kids Cove Learning CenterAsheville · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Evolve Early LearningAsheville · 5/5 Childery Rating