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84 Daycare Centers in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Browse all 84 daycare centers in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Winston Salem

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews โ€” daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    4940 Gospel Light Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC ยท Before or After School Daycare ยท 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.

    Welcoming and friendly communitygenuine spiritual atmosphereauthentic pastor and staffbiblical preaching
  2. 2

    5016 Old Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, NC ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท 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.

    Patient and professional teacherscoding/robotics/AI curriculumcreative learning activitiesflexible scheduling
  3. 3
    Step By Step Day Care
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    4612 Old Rural Hall Rd, Winston-Salem, NC ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท 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.

    caring and professional staffsafe environmenteducational curriculumchildren learn academics (counting
  4. 4

    294 Mt Vernon Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC ยท Church Daycare ยท 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.

    Attentive and caring staffChristian education and valueswelcoming community atmospheregood technology for attendance tracking
  5. 5

    230 Oak Summit Road, Winston-Salem, NC ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท 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.

    Kind and professional staffpatient and u
  6. 6

    3395 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC ยท Before or After School Daycare ยท 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.

    Bible-based curriculumexcellent teaching staffstrong children's ministry programswelcoming community atmosphere
  7. 7

    1175 Bethania Rural Hall Road, Winston-Salem, NC ยท Church Daycare ยท 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.

    Kind and caring staffclean classroomsstrong academic performanceChristian education
  8. 8

    3683b Old Lexington Road, Winston-Salem, NC ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท 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.

    None relevant to daycare services
  9. 9
    North Point Academy
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    4950 Indiana Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC ยท Headstart Programs ยท 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.

    Attentive and caring teacherssafe and nurturing environmentstaff members know children and families by nameacademic progress in letters and speech development
  10. 10

    300 North Poplar Street, Winston-Salem, NC ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท 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.

    Caring and experienced teacherssmooth transitions for childrendevelopmental and learning opportunitieswarm and welcoming environment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Winston Salem based on parent reviews

Gospel Light Christian School

4.9(20)

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.

Welcoming and friendly communitygenuine spiritual atmosphereauthentic pastor and staff

Sandbox Academy Child Care Center

5(12)

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.

Patient and professional teacherscoding/robotics/AI curriculumcreative learning activities

Step By Step Day Care

5(8)

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.

caring and professional staffsafe environmenteducational curriculum

Vernon Forest Baptist Church Training Center

4.8(13)

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.

Attentive and caring staffChristian education and valueswelcoming community atmosphere

Oak Summit Learning Academy

4.8(12)

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.

Kind and professional staffpatient and u

Pinedale Christian Day Care

4.7(20)

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.

Bible-based curriculumexcellent teaching staffstrong children's ministry programs

Daycare Centers in Winston Salem, North Carolina

There are 84 daycare centers in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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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Frequently asked questions

There are 84 all daycares in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Winston Salem, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Winston Salem offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools โ€” 51 facilities
  • Headstart Programs โ€” 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare โ€” 10 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare โ€” 20 facilities
Each type serves different needs โ€” center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Winston Salem for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Winston Salem must be licensed by North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.