Best Daycares in 28601 - Updated June 2026
Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Prekindergarten Program, Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool
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Extended school program providing before and after care services. School-age children may participate in quiet reading time and homework completion periods. Physical activities and free play periods...
Speaks Spanish
Childcare center providing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers play and learning opportunities. Bible study and devotions are incorporated into the daily schedule to teach children Christian...
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Preschool program providing educational experiences in a Christian environment. Activities and lessons build children's phonics, math, and writing skills. Bible-based lessons and stories, as well as...
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Center provides before and after school care to school-aged children. Program encourages academic, social, and emotional development. Daily activities include physical fitness, homework help, free...
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Care center focused on helping children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Teacher guidance and age-appropriate activities are incorporated into daily routine. Activities...
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School-age before and after care program supporting academic and recreational enrichment. Daily schedules include physical activities and homework completion time. Educational activities may support...
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Play-based facility providing care and educational experiences to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as before and after care for school-aged children. Curriculum focuses on hands-on learning...
Speaks Spanish
Christian center providing childcare services to infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children. Bible-based curriculum includes reading, writing, science, and math. Activities in music, art, bible...
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Center-based facility providing care and educational experiences to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as before & after care for school-aged children. Curriculum focuses on social, mental,...
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Preschool program offering Head Start services to qualifying families and children. Teachers provide developmentally-appropriate activities focused on preparing children for kindergarten, both...
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Childcare facility offering educational programs and services for children and families. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities that work on each child's physical, social, emotional and...
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Childcare center, located at Hickory High School, serving preschool children. Program offers a center-based environment and encourages learning through play. Activities are tailored to meet each...
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Christian center provides childcare services to children from infancy to school-age. Theme-based religious curriculum encourages spiritual, academic, and physical development. Daily activities...
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Shining Stars is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory, NC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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St. Stephens High School Pre K is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 3205 34th St Dr NE in Hickory, NC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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FAQs About Hickory Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Hickory?
- There are currently 30 daycare providers in Hickory. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Hickory?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Hickory is $496. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.