LEGRANDE LEARNING CENTER

HICKORY, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity165
Est. price$733/mo

Contact information

Address3720 NORTH CENTER STREET HICKORY, NC 28601 (828) 327-4422

CityHICKORY, NC 28601

CountyCatawba

Phone(828) 327-4422

Operating details

Capacity165

SubsidiesY

License dateJune 10, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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3720 NORTH CENTER STREET HICKORY, NC 28601 (828) 327-4422, HICKORY, NC 28601

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/29/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 105/29/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125

    Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 1b two (2) children were not signed in upon arrival. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 155/29/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) — Violation #620

    All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. One (1) wall in the space where school-aged children are cared for was not in good repair. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 105/29/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) — Violation #871

    Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 1a, infant sleep checks were not documented where infant children were cared for. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High risk5/29/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044

    Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). 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.

4Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$733/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: 165
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 4

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