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Oakwood Elementary Pre-K

366 4th Street NW, Hickory, NC 28601
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$109
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About Oakwood Elementary Pre-K

Oakwood Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
18 children

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Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Oakwood Elementary Pre-K 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 Oakwood Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#18000359
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Nov 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Nov 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

  3. May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

  4. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  7. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo 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 Oakwood Elementary Pre-K

Is Oakwood Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Oakwood Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oakwood Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Oakwood Elementary Pre-K care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Oakwood Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Oakwood Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 322-1340 to confirm.

How much does Oakwood Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 322-1340 to ask.

What is Oakwood Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(828) 322-1340.

Where is Oakwood Elementary Pre-K?

366 4th Street NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The nearest other daycare we list is Oakwood Elementary YMCA Childcare, 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).