MT. VIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL
HICKORY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address5911 DWAYNE STARNES DRIVE HICKORY, NC 28602 (828) 294-2020
CountyCatawba
Phone(828) 294-2020
Operating details
Capacity52
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 12, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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5911 DWAYNE STARNES DRIVE HICKORY, NC 28602 (828) 294-2020, HICKORY, NC 28602
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: 5/20/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk5/20/2026
.0604(t) — Violation #805
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills had not been completed monthly as required, the last fire drill was completed on February 18, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/20/2026
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drills had not been completed quarterly as required, the last fire drill was completed on January 14, 2026. 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)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$805/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: 52
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 8
What parents actually pay
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