Hickory High School Child Development Center
1234 3RD STREET N E, HICKORY, NC 28601Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A lockdown drill was completed on October 4, 2025 which would make the next emergency drill due to be completed in January 2026. No emergency drill was completed and/or docume
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Information Did Not Name Child's Health Care Professional.
One child’s enrollment application which was the document where required emergency information was recorded did not have a health care professional listed for the child. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receiv
Jan 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 1, one electrical outlet was left unco
Jan 24, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A fire drill for May 2023 was not documented on the fire drill log. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/29/2024
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A vaild Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letter was not file for one uncompensated provider (therapist) who provided services to a child outside the classroom setting. During the visit,
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