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3901 Section House Road, Hickory, NC
Kate's in Home Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 5
- a week, county median
- $172
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About Kate's in Home Daycare
Kate's in Home Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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2
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4
5
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10
12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 5 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (309) 807-7880 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 5 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kate's in Home Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Catawba County has a median price of $172 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Kate's in Home Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 5 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #18000633
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Owner/Operator has not notified the Division of two (2) household members, including the operator, that are currently living at the family child care home.
Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded.
Prescribed medications were not stored in their original containers in which they are dispensed with the pharmacy label.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
Corrected during the visit
Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kate's in Home Daycare
Is Kate's in Home Daycare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kate's in Home Daycare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kate's in Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Kate's in Home Daycare care for?
5, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Kate's in Home Daycare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kate's in Home Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (309) 807-7880 to confirm.
How much does Kate's in Home Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (309) 807-7880 to ask.
What is Kate's in Home Daycare's phone number?
(309) 807-7880.
Where is Kate's in Home Daycare?
Hickory, NC 28601. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.