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Mt. View Elementary Preschool

5911 Dwayne Starnes Drive, Hickory, NC 28602
licensed capacity
52
a week, county median
$109
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About Mt. View Elementary Preschool

Mt. View Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 children, serving 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 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
52 children

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Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mt. View Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $109 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 Mt. View Elementary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#18000374
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 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 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

  2. Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 Nov 19, 2025

  3. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 21, 2025

  5. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024

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 Mt. View Elementary Preschool

Is Mt. View Elementary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Mt. View Elementary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mt. View Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Mt. View Elementary Preschool care for?

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

Does Mt. View Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mt. View Elementary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 294-2020 to confirm.

How much does Mt. View Elementary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 294-2020 to ask.

What is Mt. View Elementary Preschool's phone number?

(828) 294-2020.

Where is Mt. View Elementary Preschool?

5911 Dwayne Starnes Drive, Hickory, NC 28602. The nearest other daycare we list is Quest at Mountain View Elementary, 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).