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HICKORY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address411 10TH AVE DRIVE N E HICKORY, NC 28601 (828) 322-8855
CountyCatawba
Phone(828) 322-8855
Operating details
Capacity178
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 26, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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411 10TH AVE DRIVE N E HICKORY, NC 28601 (828) 322-8855, 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: 5/12/2026
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk5/12/2026
.0510(c)(3) — Violation #475
Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. Sand and water was being offered every third week in Space 4. Water play was not being offered in Space 3 and Space 7. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/12/2026
.0803(12) — Violation #849
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 4, the prescription for one emergency medication expired April 14, 2026 and the medication was not returned to the parent or discarded within seventy-two hours. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/12/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1033
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members with employment dates of 12/21/20 and 6/19/23 did not have valid TB test results on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/12/2026
GS 110-91(13) — Violation #1106
Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. One child restraint seat being used to transport children had expired in 2022. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 105/12/2026
10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) — Violation #1123
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The upholstery on the armrest of the front bench of the white 2010 Ford bus was torn with upholstery foam missing. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/12/2026
.0801(a)(1 — Violation #1329
Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The “Health Care Needs” section of the enrollment application for two children with dates of enrollment of 11/03/2025 and 05/11/2026 was incomplete. 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)
Parent Recommendations
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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: 178
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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