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Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare

737 12th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602
licensed capacity
140
a week, county median
$110
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About Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare

Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $110 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 Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
140 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#18000636
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo 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 Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare

Is Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare licensed?

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

When was Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare care for?

140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.

How much does Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 324-9622 to ask.

What is Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare's phone number?

(828) 324-9622.

Where is Longview Elementary YMCA Childcare?

737 12th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602. The nearest other daycare we list is Longview Elementary Prek, under 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).