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St. Stephens High School Pre K

3205 34th Street Drive NE, Hickory, NC 28601
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$109
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About St. Stephens High School Pre K

St. Stephens High School Pre K 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Stephens High School 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 St. Stephens High School Pre K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#18000605
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 May 8, 2025

  4. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

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 St. Stephens High School Pre K

Is St. Stephens High School Pre K licensed?

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

When was St. Stephens High School Pre K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Stephens High School Pre K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 St. Stephens High School Pre K care for?

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

Does St. Stephens High School Pre K accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are St. Stephens High School Pre K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 256-9841 to confirm.

How much does St. Stephens High School Pre K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 256-9841 to ask.

What is St. Stephens High School Pre K's phone number?

(828) 256-9841.

Where is St. Stephens High School Pre K?

3205 34th Street Drive NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The nearest other daycare we list is Quest at Snow Creek Elementary, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).