
Compare 84 daycare centers in Winston Salem. Average rating: 4.15/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Winston Salem has 84 licensed daycares with 581 parent reviews averaging 4.15/5.19 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 41% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 27107 (avg 4.42 stars), while 27105 has the largest selection (21 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
4940 Gospel Light Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Gospel Light Christian School is a church-based institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, biblical teaching, and genuine community. Parents highlight the pastor's authentic leadership and spiritual guidance as key strengths.
5016 Old Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Sandbox Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the coding, robotics, and AI curriculum that engages children creatively. Parents highlight patient and supportive teachers, flexible scheduling, outdoor activities, and a welcoming environment that makes children eager to attend daily.
4612 Old Rural Hall Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Step by Step Day Care receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the Davis family and staff for their genuine care, professionalism, and educational approach that helps children develop advanced skills in academics, potty training, and social behaviors.
294 Mt Vernon Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Vernon Forest Baptist Church Training Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and guardians. Reviews highlight the caring staff, religious education centered on Christian teachings, and safe environment with good technology systems for student management. Parents appreciate the welcoming church community and quality after-school care programs.
230 Oak Summit Road, Winston-Salem, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Oak Summit Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent care, professional staff, and strong academic preparation. Parents appreciate the welcoming family environment, daily communication through photos/videos, and individualized attention to each child's development. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and report children being well-prepared for school transitions.
3395 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise Pinedale Christian Day Care's Bible-based Christian education and strong teaching staff. The facility is noted for excellent children's programs, welcoming community, and involvement in both local and missionary work. Families consistently report positive experiences with the church family atmosphere and professional quality programming.
1175 Bethania Rural Hall Road, Winston-Salem, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Woodland Baptist Christian School & Day Care receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents highlight the kind and caring staff, clean facilities, strong academic results, and Christian-focused education. The facility is well-regarded for both childcare quality and religious instruction.
3683b Old Lexington Road, Winston-Salem, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center. All ten reviews are about St. Peter's World Outreach Center, a church in Winston-Salem, praising its spiritual services, leadership, and community events. No reviews assess the daycare's childcare services, staff, facilities, or educational programs.
4950 Indiana Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children
Parents universally praise North Point Academy for its attentive, caring staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight specific teachers by name and note their children's academic progress and happiness. Families emphasize the center's commitment to family engagement and community-oriented approach.
300 North Poplar Street, Winston-Salem, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Foundations Early Learning Center for its caring, experienced staff and warm, nurturing environment. Children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with parents appreciating the smooth transitions to daycare and daily app updates. The center fosters a family-like atmosphere where children are excited to attend and parents feel confident their kids are well cared for.
Based on 46 daycares with Google ratings in Winston Salem
Top qualities mentioned across 581 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Winston Salem, based on parent reviews
Winston Salem zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27107 | 13 | 4.42 | 3 | |
| 27106 | 15 | 4.36 | 2 | |
| 27127 | 9 | 4.35 | 2 | |
| 27101 | 14 | 4.24 | 3 | |
| 27105 | 21 | 4.18 | 8 | |
| 27103 | 8 | 3.7 | 1 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Winston Salem (– children)
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Highest rated daycares in Winston Salem based on parent reviews
4940 Gospel Light Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Gospel Light Christian School is a church-based institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, biblical teaching, and genuine community. Parents highlight the pastor's authentic leadership and spiritual guidance as key strengths.
5016 Old Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Sandbox Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the coding, robotics, and AI curriculum that engages children creatively. Parents highlight patient and supportive teachers, flexible scheduling, outdoor activities, and a welcoming environment that makes children eager to attend daily.
4612 Old Rural Hall Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
Step by Step Day Care receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the Davis family and staff for their genuine care, professionalism, and educational approach that helps children develop advanced skills in academics, potty training, and social behaviors.
294 Mt Vernon Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Vernon Forest Baptist Church Training Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and guardians. Reviews highlight the caring staff, religious education centered on Christian teachings, and safe environment with good technology systems for student management. Parents appreciate the welcoming church community and quality after-school care programs.
230 Oak Summit Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Oak Summit Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent care, professional staff, and strong academic preparation. Parents appreciate the welcoming family environment, daily communication through photos/videos, and individualized attention to each child's development. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and report children being well-prepared for school transitions.
3395 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC
Parents praise Pinedale Christian Day Care's Bible-based Christian education and strong teaching staff. The facility is noted for excellent children's programs, welcoming community, and involvement in both local and missionary work. Families consistently report positive experiences with the church family atmosphere and professional quality programming.
Winston Salem offers 84 daycare centers, providing a diverse mix of options for families in the area. Parents frequently highlight clean environments and warm, caring staff as key reasons their children are eager to attend. For those seeking higher-rated options, the 27107 zip code stands out with an average rating of 4.42 stars across 13 facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Winston Salem have an average rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 46 rated facilities, with 41% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 581 parent reviews. Parents in Winston Salem most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, warm and caring staff, and children eager to attend.
When choosing a daycare in Winston Salem, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Sandbox Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the coding, robotics, and AI curriculum that engages children creatively. Parents highlight patient and supportive teachers, flexible scheduling, outdoor activities, and a welcoming environment that makes children eager to attend daily.
Step by Step Day Care receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the Davis family and staff for their genuine care, professionalism, and educational approach that helps children develop advanced skills in academics, potty training, and social behaviors.
Parents highlight Mrs. Shirley and Mrs. Frazier as caring, God-sent leaders who create a loving environment and prepare children well for school. One family notes that their five children attended for years, maintaining a lasting connection with the staff after aging out of the program.
Gospel Light Christian School is a church-based institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, biblical teaching, and genuine community. Parents highlight the pastor's authentic leadership and spiritual guidance as key strengths.
Vernon Forest Baptist Church Training Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and guardians. Reviews highlight the caring staff, religious education centered on Christian teachings, and safe environment with good technology systems for student management. Parents appreciate the welcoming church community and quality after-school care programs.
Oak Summit Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent care, professional staff, and strong academic preparation. Parents appreciate the welcoming family environment, daily communication through photos/videos, and individualized attention to each child's development. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and report children being well-prepared for school transitions.
Parents praise Pinedale Christian Day Care's Bible-based Christian education and strong teaching staff. The facility is noted for excellent children's programs, welcoming community, and involvement in both local and missionary work. Families consistently report positive experiences with the church family atmosphere and professional quality programming.
Woodland Baptist Christian School & Day Care receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents highlight the kind and caring staff, clean facilities, strong academic results, and Christian-focused education. The facility is well-regarded for both childcare quality and religious instruction.
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center. All ten reviews are about St. Peter's World Outreach Center, a church in Winston-Salem, praising its spiritual services, leadership, and community events. No reviews assess the daycare's childcare services, staff, facilities, or educational programs.
Parents universally praise North Point Academy for its attentive, caring staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight specific teachers by name and note their children's academic progress and happiness. Families emphasize the center's commitment to family engagement and community-oriented approach.
Playland Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for extended periods. Parents highlight the caring staff, safe environment, engaging activities, and dedicated ownership as key strengths of the center.
St. Andrews Day Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers' dedication and care for children. However, one detailed negative review raises concerns about management practices, staffing inconsistencies, and food quality.
Discovering Our World Child Development Center in Winston-Salem has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff and long-term family satisfaction. However, one parent reported being denied enrollment for their autistic 2-year-old due to staff capacity concerns, with the center later responding that they provided referrals to specialized facilities.
Parents consistently praise Foundations Early Learning Center for its caring, experienced staff and warm, nurturing environment. Children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with parents appreciating the smooth transitions to daycare and daily app updates. The center fosters a family-like atmosphere where children are excited to attend and parents feel confident their kids are well cared for.
Beck's Baptist Church Day Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the welcoming environment, caring staff, and long-term director. However, one parent reported a serious safety incident involving a child injury with concerns about the director's response and subsequent billing practices.
Parents consistently praise TLC The Learning Academy for its caring, loving staff and nurturing environment where children are happy and engaged. Multiple reviewers highlight the individualized attention, emotional development, and educational focus, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. Long-term families recommend the facility highly for its cleanliness, professionalism, and consistency in care.
This is a church facility rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviewers praise the spiritual environment, leadership, and community atmosphere, with particular emphasis on the pastor's teachings and music ministry.
Happy Days Child Care receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the experienced staff, particularly Director Mrs. Carolyn Cooper, for their caring approach and developmental support. Parents report significant progress in their children's language, academic skills, and social development, with children showing enthusiasm about attending.
Bethlehem Community Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff earning particular recognition for their care, professionalism, and genuine connection to children. The facility is described as clean, safe, secure, and features an arts-focused curriculum with strong emphasis on socio-emotional development and academic support.
Son Shine Day Care receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff and family-oriented environment. Most reviews highlight happy children and loving teachers. However, one review raised concerns about employee conduct.
Parents consistently praise Foundations Early Learning Center for its warm, loving staff who make children feel cared for and at home. Multiple reviewers highlight strong leadership, individualized attention to children, developmental progress, and excellent communication through daily photos/videos. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high satisfaction with both care quality and facilities.
Wallburg Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrive in a warm, caring environment with attentive teachers. Parents appreciate the facility's security features, camera access, open communication, flexible scheduling, and frequent family events. The center is noted for strong staff consistency and organization across all age groups.
One parent reports that the center successfully helped their daughter enroll in school, while another notes their granddaughter has had a wonderful experience with caring teachers over two years. Conversely, a third review criticizes the administrative process, stating that family advocates fail to return calls and require parents to be overly persistent.
Kidz Zone Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the staff's care, cleanliness, and nutritious meals, while a smaller group reports serious concerns about the owner's unprofessional behavior, verbal aggression toward children, and poor management practices.
Future Leaders Learning Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, communication via the Brightwheel app, smooth transitions for new students, and the director's passion for the business. However, two negative reviews cite poor hygiene practices and an inflexible coordinator who dismissed a parent over a minor car incident.
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