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Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare

21 16th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
licensed capacity
100
a week, county median
$110

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About Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare

Viewmont 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 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

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

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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 capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Viewmont Elementary 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).

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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 Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#18000639
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 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. Jul 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026

  2. Jan 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Nov 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025

    • 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

  4. Sep 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

    • Transportation

      Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

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 YMCA Childcare

Is Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare licensed?

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

When was Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 YMCA Childcare care for?

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

Does Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare's hours?

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

How much does Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare cost?

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

What is Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare's phone number?

(828) 324-9622.

Where is Viewmont Elementary YMCA Childcare?

21 16th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The nearest other daycare we list is Viewmont Elementary Pre-K, 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).