LEGRANDE LEARNING CENTER
HICKORY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3720 NORTH CENTER STREET HICKORY, NC 28601 (828) 327-4422
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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- 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: 5/29/2026
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- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
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2026
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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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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