Skip to main content
Five Star Family CC Home License ✓ Licensed

Kate's In Home Daycare

Hickory, NC · Catawba County
5TH ST PL NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Advertisement

Quick Facts

Capacity
5 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.

Contact Information

📞 (309) 807-7880
5TH ST PL NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Get Directions →
Licensed Five Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
18000633
License Issued
Apr 28, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - No more than 4 children under the age of 24 months.

Reviews

Write a Review

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Kate's In Home Daycare. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

About the Provider

Advertisement
KATE'S IN HOME DAYCARE is a Five Star Family CC Home License in HICKORY NC, with a maximum capacity of 5 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Violations Rule
2026-02-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-24 Violation 708 10 A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(29)
Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger. During today's visit one child under three years of age was present and the indoor stairs did not have a barrier to ensure they were inaccessible to the child present.
2026-02-24 Violation 905 .1721 (e )(2)
Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. The temporary license was issued on 10/27/25 and there is no documentation that a fire drill has been conducted monthly.
2026-02-24 Violation 921 .1721(e)(6)
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The daily attendance record form was for the week of 2/9/26.
2026-02-24 Violation 1804 .1724(b)
Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. There is one child infant aged that began enrollment on 2/20/26 and I was able to monitor the pack N play but the policy and poster was not posted in the home near the sleeping area.
2026-02-24 Violation 1922 .1719(a)(18)
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. There were plastic shopping bags underneath the unlocked cabinet under the sink and child that was present today was under three years of age.
2026-02-24 Violation 1990 .1706(i)
Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. A child 8 months old first day was on 2/20/26 and an infant feeding plan was not completed.
2026-02-24 Violation 2019 .1703(a)(5)
Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. This training needed to be completed by 1/27/26.
2026-02-24 Violation 2032 .1726(b)(1-6)
The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information. A child that was enrolled on 2/10/26 had the policy in his file but did not include the following: date policy given and explained to the parent, printed name of parent, signature of parent and date.
2025-12-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-09-18 Announced Inspection No
2025-06-17 Announced Inspection No

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Advertisement

Ask the Community

Connect, seek advice, share knowledge.

Nearby Providers

Considering Home Daycare?

Helpful Resources

Home Daycare vs. Child Care Centers
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →
Is this your listing? Keep it accurate for families searching nearby.
Suggest an Update
Advertisement