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Childcare centers in Hickory, NC

Hickory has 48 licensed childcare centers and homes in North Carolina's licensing records. Among the 514 North Carolina cities with listings, Hickory ranks #16 by centers and homes on file. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 2, 2026 · Source: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (opens in a new tab) public records · North Carolina childcare guide → · How we compile this →

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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Hickory

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Paying for childcare in Hickory

Three programs can help Hickory families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Hickory", it counts Hickory centers and homes; where it says "Across North Carolina", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Hickory

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How many childcare centers are in Hickory?

Hickory has 48 licensed childcare centers and homes in North Carolina's licensing records. Among the 514 North Carolina cities with listings, Hickory ranks #16 by centers and homes on file. The records come from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education.

How do I check a North Carolina daycare license?

Look the center up in Child Care Facility Search, North Carolina's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 2, 2026 · Source: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education public records · North Carolina license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →