Illustrative photoCatawba Ridge Child Development Center
Grades and ages
Grades PreK-5
Student-teacher ratio
6:1
Tuition
$8,000 - $10,800/year (NC Pre-K, Child Care Subsidies, and NC ESA+ accepted)
About Catawba Ridge Child Development Center
Catawba Ridge Child Development Center has cared for Hickory children since 1985. We started small and moved to our current campus in 1988, which now holds 19 classrooms. The building could serve more than 250 children, but we keep enrollment under 200 so child-to-staff ratios stay low.
We serve children from 6 weeks through 12 years. Infants have their own nursery, toddlers (12 to 24 months) build vocabulary through storytelling and rhymes, and preschool and Pre-K classes for ages 2 to 4 introduce early literacy, math, visual arts, music and dramatic play. School-age children, ages 5 to 12, come before and after classes for a quiet homework space, group games and outdoor recreation, with pickup from St. Stephens, Snow Creek and Viewmont elementary schools. The same ages can join our summer camp.
Every lead teacher holds at least an associate degree in early childhood development, and teachers complete 20 or more hours of training each year. We hold a 4-star rating from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and more than 30 years of Superior Sanitation Classification. We serve USDA-approved meals daily and accept DSS vouchers.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Preschool (Ages 2-5)
- Elementary (K-5)
Specialties
- Play-based learning
- Low child-to-staff ratios
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Infant care
- Toddler program
- Preschool
- Pre-K
- Before and after care
- Summer camp
Programs
Programs at Catawba Ridge Child Development Center
Other programs and supports
- Infant care
- Toddler program
- Preschool
- Pre-K
- Before and after care
- Summer camp
School facts
Practical details for families
Tuition and funding
Tuition: $8,000 - $10,800/year (NC Pre-K, Child Care Subsidies, and NC ESA+ accepted)
- DSS child care vouchers
Visit us
Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Catawba Ridge Child Development Center
What programs are available at Catawba Ridge Child Development Center?
The center provides full-time infant care, toddler exploration, preschool, NC Pre-K, and kindergarten readiness programs.
Does Catawba Ridge accept NC Pre-K and state assistance?
Yes. The center is an approved NC Pre-K provider, accepts county childcare subsidies, and accepts NC ESA+ disability grants.
How does the center support children receiving early therapy?
The school coordinates with parents and speech, occupational, and physical therapists to provide quiet therapy space on campus.
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