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Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare

1580 32nd Street SW, Hickory, NC 28602
licensed capacity
140
a week, county median
$110
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About Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare

Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $110 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.
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 YMCA Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
140 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#18000638
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

      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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FAQ

Questions about Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare

Is Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare licensed?

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

When was Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 YMCA Childcare care for?

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

Does Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.

How much does Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 324-9622 to ask.

What is Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare's phone number?

(828) 324-9622.

Where is Southwest Primary YMCA Childcare?

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