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Hickory, NC 28601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Quality Care Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Quality Care Child Development Center
Quality Care Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Quality Care 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 Quality Care Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #18000584
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Quality Care Child Development Center
Is Quality Care Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Quality Care Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Quality Care Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 5 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 Quality Care Child Development Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Quality Care Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Quality Care Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Quality Care Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 256-4447 to ask.
What is Quality Care Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 256-4447.
Where is Quality Care Child Development Center?
2830 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Stars Child Development Center, 1 miles away.