Child Care Centers in ZIP 28601 (Hickory, NC)
The current data lists 22 licensed child care centers that serve ZIP 28601 in Hickory, NC.
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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.
State licensing data for ZIP 28601
The current data counts 22 child care centerss in ZIP 28601; 0 (0%) publish a quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 22 of these providers report 2,602 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 22 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 2,602 |
Child Care Centers on record in ZIP 28601
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Licensed capacity | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Ridge Child Development Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 199 | Not reported |
| Children's Academy I | Not rated | — | — | — | 356 | Not reported |
| Christ Church Child Development Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 199 | Not reported |
| Clyde Campbell Elementary School | Not rated | — | — | — | 48 | Not reported |
| First Baptist Church Child Development Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 108 | Not reported |
| Hickory Foundation Ymca Child Development Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 103 | Not reported |
| Hickory High School Child Development Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 36 | Not reported |
| Kidspoint Childcare Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 90 | Not reported |
| Legrande Learning Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 165 | Not reported |
| Little Stars Child Development Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 29 | Not reported |
| Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 74 | Not reported |
| Northlakes Academy, INC | Not rated | — | — | — | 122 | Not reported |
| Oakwood Elementary Ymca Childcare | Not rated | — | — | — | 100 | Not reported |
| Quality Care Child Development Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 90 | Not reported |
| Quest At Clyde Campbell Elementary | Not rated | — | — | — | 99 | Not reported |
| Quest At Snow Creek Elementary | Not rated | — | — | — | 120 | Not reported |
| Quest At Webb A. Murray Elementary | Not rated | — | — | — | 99 | Not reported |
| Ray Childers Elementary Ymca Childcare | Not rated | — | — | — | 100 | Not reported |
| St. Stephens High School Pre K | Not rated | — | — | — | 36 | Not reported |
| Tabernacle Kids Early Learning Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 165 | Not reported |
| Viewmont Baptist Church Tree Of Learning | Not rated | — | — | — | 164 | Not reported |
| Viewmont Elementary Ymca Childcare | Not rated | — | — | — | 100 | Not reported |
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What to weigh in ZIP 28601
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 28601, Hickory, NC, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
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About the data
Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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