NORTHLAKES ACADEMY, INC
HICKORY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address5638 GRACE CHAPEL ROAD HICKORY, NC 28601 (828) 324-1460
CountyCaldwell
Phone(828) 324-1460
Operating details
Capacity122
SubsidiesY
License dateNovember 28, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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5638 GRACE CHAPEL ROAD HICKORY, NC 28601 (828) 324-1460, HICKORY, NC 28601
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/8/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 107/8/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812
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. In space #1, the classroom for school age children, I observed one electrical outlet that was not covered on the left side of the wooden book cabinet located on the back wall of the classroom that was accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 107/8/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) — Violation #856
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On playground #4, the playground for infants, I observed one little tikes sit and play activity toy that had a broken piece with a sharp edge and was accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$763/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: HICKORY, Caldwell County
- Capacity: 122
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 8
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