Hickory Child Development Center

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What Maryland licensed

Licence type

Continuing - Full

Status on record

In Good Standing

First licensed

January 21, 2001

Licence runs through

December 30, 2026

Licensed infant places

6

Licensed school-age places

12

Schedule

Full Year

Family Network region

Central Maryland North

Maryland publishes an infant band and a school-age band and no others, so these are not a total capacity and say nothing about toddler or preschool places.

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.1 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star8
• 4 star1
• 3 star1
• 2 star0
• 1 star2

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  My daughter loves coming here! She attended pre-k last year and came back for summer camp. The teachers are all so warm and friendly! My daughter is always so excited to come and see the activities they have planned. It’s nice to have peace of mind while working that my daughter is safe and enjoying herself!

  Katie BarlowJul 6, 2026
• ★★★★★

  We had children here for about 4 years. They all learned so much and were more than ready for kindergarten when the time came. The teachers are wonderful, engaged, and friendly. It is consistently evident they truly care about the children in their charge. We love the teachers and the aides. My profound thanks and bless these teachers! Price is probably the best in the area. Management however is difficult to deal with. Management (director and 2 assistant directors) leaves work in the early afternoon, leaving younger or inexperienced staff in charge for the remainder of the day. The afternoon management can do little more than refer you to the true manager. We struggle to understand the choices made in communication. If a child is not conforming, it leads to a write up/warning and call home, whereas when a child is hurt it is often only a message in the app. This was the norm, but was inconsistent. This leaves me questioning motivations, as in "what is more important, the child's well-being or their obedience"? For the most part, I would recommend HCDC.

  Jesse FiedlerJun 16, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Worst school known to man. Do not send your children there they are very unorganized that it has to take 3 office assistants to do the job of one. The teachers are hardly there which means your children are left in the hands of an aid who aren’t qualified to teach your children. BEWARE

  S GeeOct 30, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We've had a wonderful experience with this daycare! The environment is warm, welcoming, and always full of energy. The staff are constantly engaging with the kids, whether through play, learning activities, or simple one-on-one time. It's clear they genuinely care about each child's well-being and development. Our child loves going every day, and we’ve seen so much growth socially and emotionally. Highly recommend!

  Sarah SmithJul 28, 2025
• ★★★★★

  I cannot say enough wonderful things about HCDC! From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew this was the right place for our child. The staff is warm, welcoming, and truly passionate about early childhood development. They treat each child with love, patience, and respect, creating a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported. The classrooms are bright, clean, and thoughtfully organized with age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play. The daily routine is structured but flexible, allowing the children to explore and grow at their own pace. Communication with families is exceptional—we receive regular updates, photos, and newsletters, which keep us involved and reassured. Our child has blossomed socially, emotionally, and academically thanks to the care and dedication of the amazing teachers and staff. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our little one is in a place that feels like a second home. We are incredibly grateful to be part of the HCDC family and would highly recommend them to any parent looking for a high-quality, loving childcare experience.

  Mandy KnowlesJul 1, 2025
• ★★★★★

  This place is so wonderful. It truly feels like family/ whether your child’s teacher or not, every single staff member will know your kids and family. A lot of upcoming younger staff members who are consistent and motivated to work with kids. The lead teachers most of have been there for years! We were at other places with a ton of turn over and I love seeing the same teachers day in and day out. The director Tabitha and assistant directors are actually involved and in the classrooms with kids, not just behind a desk like other places. I can’t say enough good things!

  Lauren CondonMar 23, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.