ST. STEPHEN'S LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
HICKORY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2304 SPRINGS ROAD HICKORY, NC 28601 (828) 256-2166
CountyCatawba
Phone(828) 256-2166
Operating details
Capacity58
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 12, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2304 SPRINGS ROAD HICKORY, NC 28601 (828) 256-2166, 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
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/14/2026
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2026
- Medium risk4/14/2026
G.S. 110-91(6) — Violation #721
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The stationary structure on the playground has a regular slide and a tunnel slide that has cracks in the plastic. Also, there are areas on the metal part of the structure that have rust. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/14/2026
.1102(c) — Violation #1048
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. One (1) staff member with a hire date of 10/15/25, did not have documentation of completing First Aid training within 90 days of being hired. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/14/2026
.1102(d) — Violation #1049
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. One (1) staff member with a hire date of 10/15/25, did not have documentation of completing CPR training within 90 days of being hired. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A staff member with a hire date of 8/20/25 was not added to the ABCMS roster within 5 days of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/14/2026
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There has not been an emergency drill completed since 9/17/25 and have not been completed quarterly. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$774/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, Catawba County
- Capacity: 58
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
What parents actually pay
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