Hickory Foundation Ymca Child Development Center
701 1ST ST NW, HICKORY, NC 28601Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Medication Administration (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 22, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
In Space 2, the permission to administer form for Vaseline had expired on 01/21/2026. In Space 3, the permission to administer form for an over the counter ointment had expired on 01/03/2026. In Space 4, the permi
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
One uncompensated provider who was responsible for supervising a child while delivering services to the child outside of the classroom did not have a CBC qualification letter on file. Violation corre
- The Trained Staff Did Not Review the EPR Plan Annually or When Information in the Plan Changed to Ensure All Information Was Current.
The EPR plan was dated 09/06/2024. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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. One staff member with a date of
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One staff member with a date of employment of 10/08/2024 completed their health and safety training requirements by 10/20/2025. One staff member with a date of employment of 12/02/2024 had health and
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