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Ray Childers Pre-k
Hickory, NC
· Catawba County
1183 CAPE HICKORY ROAD,
Hickory, NC 28601
Quick Facts
Capacity
85 children
Age Range
3 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 324-1340
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
12000273
License Holder
BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jun 29, 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 - Certified Developmental Day
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About the Provider
The mission of Burke County Public Schools is to educate diverse learners, nurture their potentials, and empower them to be competitive, successful, and productive citizens.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space # 3, a can of Lysol aerosol spray cleaner, a can of Spartan Carpet cleaner, and a bottle of Myers cleaner were on a shelf and not in locked storage. All items contained hazardous warnings. In addition, an areosol can of Lysol cleaner was on a shelf in space #5 and not in locked storage. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One bottle of prescription Doxepin 10 MG expired on November 15, 2025. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed August 29, 2025 had not completed a First Aid certification. One staff member employed September 16, 2024 did not have verification of First Aid certification on file. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed August 29, 2025 had not completed a CPR certification. One staff member employed September 16, 2024 did not have verification of CPR certification on file. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. In space #2, one child four years of age that enrolled in NC PreK on August 28, 2025, did not have verification of a hearing screening on file. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three current employees are not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed on August 29, 2025, did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed September 16, 2024, did not have verification of completed health and safety trainings on file. | |||
| 2025-09-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #3, one (1) aerosol can of Spray Pak All Purpose Cleaner, with multiple warnings, was on a shelf in the restroom used by children, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Records for three children enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not include parental acknowledgement of the North Carolina Summary of the Law. | |||
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