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Hickory High School Child Development Center

1234 3rd Street N E, Hickory, NC 28601
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$109
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About Hickory High School Child Development Center

Hickory High School Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hickory High School Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Catawba County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$210

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Hickory High School Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#1853095
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026

  2. Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025

  3. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Hickory High School Child Development Center

Is Hickory High School Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Hickory High School Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hickory High School Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Hickory High School Child Development Center care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Hickory High School Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Hickory High School Child Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 322-5860 to confirm.

How much does Hickory High School Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 322-5860 to ask.

What is Hickory High School Child Development Center's phone number?

(828) 322-5860.

Where is Hickory High School Child Development Center?

1234 3rd Street N E, Hickory, NC 28601. The nearest other daycare we list is Viewmont Baptist Church Tree of Learning, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).