Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 28601 (Hickory, NC)
The current data records 30 listed providers in ZIP 28601 (Hickory, NC), spanning 3 care types: 22 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, 6 preschools.
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Choosing care 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.
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Ridge Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 199 |
| Children's Academy I | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 356 |
| Christ Church Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 199 |
| Clyde Campbell Elementary School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 48 |
| First Baptist Church Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 108 |
| Hickory Foundation Ymca Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 103 |
| Hickory High School Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
| Kate's In Home Daycare | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 5 |
| Kidspoint Childcare Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 90 |
| Legrande Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 165 |
| Little Stars Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 29 |
| Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 74 |
| Northlakes Academy, INC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 122 |
| Oakwood Elementary Pre-K | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 18 |
| Oakwood Elementary Ymca Childcare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 100 |
| Quality Care Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 90 |
| Quest At Clyde Campbell Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 99 |
| Quest At Snow Creek Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 120 |
| Quest At Webb A. Murray Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 99 |
| Ray Childers Elementary Ymca Childcare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 100 |
| Ray Childers Pre-K | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 85 |
| Shining Stars | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 15 |
| St. Stephen's Lutheran Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 58 |
| St. Stephens High School Pre K | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
| Tabernacle Kids Early Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 165 |
Care types in ZIP 28601
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 22 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 6 | View ZIP directory |
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Provider listings in ZIP 28601
ZIP 28601 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 30 listed care providers in ZIP 28601; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). 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. 30 of these providers report 2,914 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 30 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 2,914 |
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Data & methodology
Data source: 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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