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Hickory, NC 28601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Stars Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 29
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Little Stars Child Development Center
Little Stars Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 256-0162 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 | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Stars Child Development 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).
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 Stars Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #18000482
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
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. This facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
May 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Stars Child Development Center
Is Little Stars Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Stars Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Stars Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Stars Child Development Center care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Stars Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Stars Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 256-0162 to confirm.
How much does Little Stars Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 256-0162 to ask.
What is Little Stars Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 256-0162.
Where is Little Stars Child Development Center?
2210 18th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Stephen's Lutheran Preschool, 0.5 miles away.