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Southwest Primary Preschool

1580 32nd Street SW, Hickory, NC 28602
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$109

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About Southwest Primary Preschool

Southwest Primary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 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
36 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Southwest Primary 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 Southwest Primary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#18000358
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 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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See all 7 visits
  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 10, 2025Inspection4 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 Oct 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025

    • Background checks

      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 for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

    • 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

  4. Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 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 Apr 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

  5. Nov 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a vision screening.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      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

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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Questions about Southwest Primary Preschool

Is Southwest Primary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Southwest Primary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southwest Primary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Southwest Primary Preschool care for?

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

Does Southwest Primary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Southwest Primary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 324-8884 to confirm.

How much does Southwest Primary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 324-8884 to ask.

What is Southwest Primary Preschool's phone number?

(828) 324-8884.

Where is Southwest Primary Preschool?

1580 32nd Street SW, Hickory, NC 28602. The nearest other daycare we list is Southwest Primary 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).