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Child Care Centers in Hickory, NC are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 45 listed child care centers

FOOTSTEPS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC

My child loves going and comes home happy.

- Jada C.

Community Ridge Day Care Center Inc

My oldest son went to Community Ridge, and I couldn't recommend it more highly. There are openings available, so look into it!

- Missy B

Little Stars Child Development Center

This is a great daycare! All the teachers are amazing my kids love this place. I have been to a few daycares and none of them are as clean...

- Marissa

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FOOTSTEPS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC

5122 Fleetwood Dr Hickory, NC

3.0(2)
Footsteps Child Care Center, LLC is a licensed day care facility at 5122 Fleetwood Dr, Hickory, NC that works to provide children fun while learning. That is why their center provides a learning environment that helps their pupils grow and develop at their own individual pace.

Jada C. says "My child loves going and comes home happy."

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Community Ridge Day Care Center Inc

243 7th Ave Sw Hickory, NC

5.0(1)
Child care
Located in the state of North Carolina, Community Ridge Day Care Center, Inc. is a child care provider. It aims to give children a stimulating environment where they can learn and grow. The Center prioritizes children's social and cognitive development. It serves children of the Worland community. It has been operating since...

Missy B says "My oldest son went to Community Ridge, and I couldn't recommend it more highly. There are openings available, so look into it!"

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Little Stars Child Development Center

2201 18th Ave NE Hickory, NC

3.7(3)
We are 4-star center where children learn, grow, and play in a safe and caring environment. We take great interest in the well-being of the children. Through positive guidance and providing developmentally appropriate care and activities to children, they will grow in their physical, social/emotional, and intellectual abilities.

Marissa says "This is a great daycare! All the teachers are amazing my kids love this place. I have been to a few daycares and none of them are as clean and welcoming as...

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Saints Childcare

3069 Short Rd Hickory, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Saints Childcare and learning Center is a private school located in hickory North Carolina we accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old .

Sandy C says "They are absolutely amazing. Love this daycare"

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Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
+ 1 more
Open 6-6, infants to school-age. Summer camp programs. Large day care facility, 6,400 SF, individual aged classrooms. We have teachers employed in our program for over 20 years, most average 7-10 years at TenderCare. Our motto, "It's All About The Kids!!!". Visit or call for your walk thru with our director. Ask...
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Christ Church Child Development Center

2416 Zion Church Road Hickory, NC

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Children and Students matter to Jesus. Therefore, Christ Church will provide with excellence, children and youth ministries that reach them for Christ and grow children and youth to become followers of Christ.
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Bonnie's Beautiful Babies

2876 14th Avenue Cir Se Hickory, NC

Child care
Bonnie's Beautiful Babies is a child care provider that serves the community of Hickory NC. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. The center promotes balanced learning by integrating play-based, child-centered, and teacher-centered activities.
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Mt. View Elementary Preschool

5911 Dwayne Starnes Drive Hickory, NC

Preschool
Child care
MT. VIEW ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in HICKORY NC. The provider may also participate in the subsidized child care program.
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NORTHLAKES ACADEMY, INC

5638 Grace Chapel Rd Hickory, NC

Preschool
Child care
Northlakes Academy, Inc. is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having fun.
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La Vie Christian Academy

423 3rd Ave SE Hickory NC 28602 Hickory, NC

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
La Vie Christian Academy will exist to provide a year round safe reliable and inclusive educational environment for children and families. Through a blend of play and a Christ-centered curriculum, each child is educated based on their individual needs. Our foundation is grounded on love and respect for one another.
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Children's Academy #2

3451 Highland Ave Hickory, NC

We are a four star center that enrolls children ages 6 weeks to 11 years. We offer quality childcare in a loving environment and strive to enhance your child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs. We are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. We offer transportation to and from surrounding elementary schools and Pre-K...
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Hickory Foundation Ymca Child Dev. Ctr.

701 1St St Nw Hickory, NC

Our mission at the YMCA of Catawba Valley is to provide Child Watch in a safe and healthy environment and to provide parents peace of mind while enjoying the programs and facilities. <br/> <br/>Children ages 6 weeks to 8 years-old have a fun, safe place to play while their parent(s) work out. Child Watch is free with a family...
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Tender Care Inc

3319 S Nc 127 Hwy Hickory, NC

Child care
Tender Care Inc is a childcare provider that serves the community of Hickory NC. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs that foster holistic development among children. The center promotes balanced learning by integrating recreational activities with academics.
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Pat Tabors Day Care

1932 33rd Ave Ne Hickory, NC

Child care
Pat Tabors Day Care has been operating since 2010. It specializes in child care programs, as well as early childhood education, primarily designed for young children only. It aims to help children achieve their maximum potential. It is operational every Monday through Friday.
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Quality Care Child Development, LLC

2830 23rd Ave Ne Hickory, NC

Preschool
Child care
We are an experienced nurturing, early education and safe place for the children of our community in search of high quality child care services. We strive to meet the ever changing child care needs of our families including extended hours and late evening care. We have been a leader in the child care business for over 20...
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Rays of Sunshine

751 7th Avenue Ct Se Hickory, NC

Child care
Rays of Sunshine is a state-licensed child care company that offers paid and subsidized daycare services geared for young children. The facility serves families living in the Hickory, NC area. Rays of Sunshine is fully licensed to accommodate and take care of 16 children.
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Child care
Viewmont Baptist Church After School Ministry provides high quality after school care for elementary children and child care for Kindergarten through fifth grade. They promote academic growth and provide tutoring and educational enrichment using a variety of instructional strategies.
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Mt. Olive Ministry Foundation Inc.

2780 N Center St. Hickory, NC

Child care
Mt. Olive Ministry Foundation Inc. emphasizes a balance of intellectual and social development for students to learn and function independently throughout their lives. They prepare an engaging curriculum for a small group of children. The school provides them with the skills necessary to succeed in elementary school and beyond.
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Day Propst Care

4181 Old Shelby Rd Hickory, NC

Child care
Day Propst Care is a childcare facility located at 4181 Old Shelby Rd, Hickory, NC that understands children's steep learning curve. They take advantage of this by adjusting their curriculum to better accommodate the individual interests of their students. They focus on problem solving and exploration that bridges experience...
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Little Lambs Childcare

915 8th Avenue Cir Se Hickory, NC

Child care
Little Lambs Childcare offers a caring and friendly childcare services and serves the community of Hickory, NC. It provides developmentally appropriate activities that enhance children's emotional skills and intellectual abilities. This childcare provider encourages self-confidence to make sure that children will be productive...
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Child care centers near you in Hickory, NC provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Hickory, NC have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Hickory, NC. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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