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Hickory, NC 28601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Folks School-East
- licensed capacity
- 79
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Little Folks School-East
Little Folks School-East is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 79 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 327-9983 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 79 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Folks School-East 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).
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 Little Folks School-East
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 79 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1853872
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Transportation 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Mar 4, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
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 Mar 16, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
Corrected during the visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2025Inspection2 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
Corrected during the visit
Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
Apr 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
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Dec 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Little Folks School-East
Is Little Folks School-East licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Folks School-East last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Folks School-East had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Little Folks School-East care for?
79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Folks School-East accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Folks School-East's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 327-9983 to confirm.
How much does Little Folks School-East cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 327-9983 to ask.
What is Little Folks School-East's phone number?
(828) 327-9983.
Where is Little Folks School-East?
410 21st St SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The nearest other daycare we list is The Sandbox, 0.8 miles away.