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Viewmont Elementary Pre-K

21 16th Avenue NW, Hickory, NC 28601
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$109

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About Viewmont Elementary Pre-K

Viewmont Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
18 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 capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Viewmont Elementary 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).

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 Viewmont Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#18000360
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Food required for any special diet was not provided by parent or center.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

  3. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      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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FAQ

Questions about Viewmont Elementary Pre-K

Is Viewmont Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Viewmont Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Viewmont Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Viewmont Elementary Pre-K care for?

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

Does Viewmont Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Viewmont Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 324-7049 to confirm.

How much does Viewmont Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 324-7049 to ask.

What is Viewmont Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(828) 324-7049.

Where is Viewmont Elementary Pre-K?

21 16th Avenue NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The nearest other daycare we list is Viewmont Elementary 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).