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Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 100
- a week, county median
- $64
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About Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare
Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 578-6992 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $64 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$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #12000435
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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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Apr 1, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
Corrected during the visit
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
Corrected during the visit
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.
Corrected during the visit
School-aged children were not adequately supervised.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare
Is Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 578-6992 to confirm.
How much does Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 578-6992 to ask.
What is Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare's phone number?
(828) 578-6992.
Where is Ray Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare?
1183 Cape Hickory Rd, Hickory, NC 28601. The nearest other daycare we list is Ray Childers Pre-K, under 0.1 miles away.