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Kidspoint Childcare Center

52 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
licensed capacity
90
a week, county median
$183

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About Kidspoint Childcare Center

Kidspoint Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kidspoint Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $183 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 Kidspoint Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#18000626
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 31, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Aug 26, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

  7. Feb 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025

  9. Jan 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Nov 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Kidspoint Childcare Center

Is Kidspoint Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Kidspoint Childcare Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kidspoint Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Kidspoint Childcare Center care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Kidspoint Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kidspoint Childcare Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 327-4010 to confirm.

How much does Kidspoint Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 327-4010 to ask.

What is Kidspoint Childcare Center's phone number?

(828) 327-4010.

Where is Kidspoint Childcare Center?

52 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The nearest other daycare we list is Viewmont Elementary Pre-K, 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).