Tender Care Child Development Center
3375 NC Hwy 127S, Hickory, NC
Martha's Day Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $172
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About
About Martha's Day Care Home
Martha's Day Care Home is a licensed home daycare in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 291-4869 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Martha's Day Care Home 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 Martha's Day Care Home
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #18000151
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Martha's Day Care Home
Is Martha's Day Care Home licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Martha's Day Care Home last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Martha's Day Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Martha's Day Care Home care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Martha's Day Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Martha's Day Care Home's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 291-4869 to confirm.
How much does Martha's Day Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 291-4869 to ask.
What is Martha's Day Care Home's phone number?
(828) 291-4869.
Where is Martha's Day Care Home?
Hickory, NC 28602. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.