Best Daycare Centers in Winston Salem, NC
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, North Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 84
- Avg rating
- 4.15/5
- Parent reviews
- 581
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 19
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.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Winston Salem
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.
- 1Gospel Light Christian School4.72 score4.9(20)
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.
Welcoming and friendly communitygenuine spiritual atmosphereauthentic pastor and staffbiblical preaching - 2Sandbox Academy Child Care Center4.71 score5(12)
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.
Patient and professional teacherscoding/robotics/AI curriculumcreative learning activitiesflexible scheduling - 3Step By Step Day Care4.62 score5(8)
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.
caring and professional staffsafe environmenteducational curriculumchildren learn academics (counting - 4Vernon Forest Baptist Church Training Center4.58 score4.8(13)
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.
Attentive and caring staffChristian education and valueswelcoming community atmospheregood technology for attendance tracking - 5Oak Summit Learning Academy4.56 score4.8(12)
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.
Kind and professional staffpatient and u - 6Pinedale Christian Day Care4.56 score4.7(20)
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.
Bible-based curriculumexcellent teaching staffstrong children's ministry programswelcoming community atmosphere - 7Woodland Baptist Christian School & Day Care4.56 score4.7(20)
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.
Kind and caring staffclean classroomsstrong academic performanceChristian education - 8St. Peter'S Family Life Enrichment Center4.56 score4.7(20)
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.
None relevant to daycare services - 9North Point Academy4.56 score4.7(20)
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.
Attentive and caring teacherssafe and nurturing environmentstaff members know children and families by nameacademic progress in letters and speech development - 10Foundations Early Learning Center4.4 score4.5(20)
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.
Caring and experienced teacherssmooth transitions for childrendevelopmental and learning opportunitieswarm and welcoming environment
Rating Distribution
Based on 46 daycares with Google ratings in Winston Salem
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 581 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Winston Salem, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
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 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Winston Salem (– children)
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Winston Salem based on parent reviews
Gospel Light Christian School
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.
Sandbox Academy Child Care Center
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.
Step By Step Day Care
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.
Vernon Forest Baptist Church Training Center
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.
Oak Summit Learning Academy
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.
Pinedale Christian Day Care
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.
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Daycare Centers in Winston Salem, North Carolina
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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Family Services Child Development Center at WSSU receives mostly positive feedback for its counseling, therapy, and adoption services, with parents praising staff professionalism and compassionate support. However, some clients report inconsistent service quality, unprofessional behavior from certain staff members, and difficulty accessing services when capacity is limited.
- Address
- 601 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
A few parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere and effective support for shy children, with one long-term family expressing strong satisfaction. However, a critical review cites a lack of staff diversity, insensitive comments about a child's behavior, and unresponsive staff interactions.
- Address
- 1077 Gumtree Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 764-2336
Lollipop Stop Child Development Center in Winston-Salem receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the warm, caring staff, safe environment, and strong developmental progress their children make. Parents report their children are happy to attend and feel their kids are treated like family.
- Address
- 160 Noel Drive, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 377-9898
One parent describes Generations Preschool and Child Care Inc. as a safe, home-like environment with stable staff that successfully prepares children for Kindergarten, with students arriving at a first-grade reading level. The reviewer highlights the strong community support and lack of staff turnover, noting that their children were well-prepared despite initial separation anxiety.
- Address
- 4465 Bridalcreek West, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 922-0913
- Address
- 1305 Pleasant Fork Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 788-4567
Several parents highlight the center's caring staff and strong relationships with children, noting high satisfaction with the owner and team. However, one review cites unprofessional communication regarding a sick child and concerns about frequent illnesses as significant drawbacks.
- Address
- 5909 Germanton Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 602-1928
The reviews provided do not appear to be for the daycare center listed (Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab). Instead, all reviews are about Forsyth Technical Community College, a community college in the same location. No actual parent reviews for the daycare center were provided.
- Address
- 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents report mixed experiences, with some praising the nurturing staff and educational focus while another describes severe safety neglect during a brief infant stay. Positive feedback highlights caring teachers and professional office support, whereas a negative account cites choking hazards, inadequate feeding schedules, and improper restraint use.
- Address
- 1005 Bethesda Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 760-4440
Victoria's Academy receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the clean facility, friendly staff, and educational engagement. However, five parents gave 1-3 star ratings citing serious concerns including alleged physical abuse by staff, poor supervision, unsanitary conditions, unreliable operations, and unprofessional staff behavior.
- Address
- 4647 Old Rural Hall Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 744-1696
- Address
- 3111 Carver School Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 748-0807
Mt. Zion Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the teachers' nurturing approach, play-based learning, and long-term family connections. However, negative reviews cite administrative issues, staff turnover, and concerns about child care quality and health protocols.
- Address
- 950 File Street, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 727-0117
- Address
- 1120 East 29th Street, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 722-1276
Country Club Learning & Development Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the small, home-like environment, caring staff, and child development activities. Negative reviews cite concerns about chemical safety practices, unprofessional operations (late openings/early closings), perceived staff indifference, and child injuries.
- Address
- 3842 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 765-0335
- Address
- 3011 South Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 774-5470
The Bunny Stop Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise staff compassion, educational quality, and child development, while negative reviews cite director unprofessionalism, inadequate safety protocols, poor health outbreak communication, inappropriate discipline practices, and financial disputes.
- Address
- 4009 Old Vineyard Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 760-4241
One parent describes a highly positive experience where staff ensured their child gained weight and felt comfortable, while other reviewers report serious concerns regarding inadequate sleeping arrangements, poor nutrition, and unprofessional behavior by the director. These conflicting accounts highlight significant disagreements about the quality of care and staff conduct at the center.
- Address
- 3749 New Walkertown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 727-1252
- Address
- 5036 Old Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 703-6771
Parents highlight the center's clean, warm environment and professional staff, with one reviewer expressing strong satisfaction after a positive tour. However, other feedback cites serious safety concerns regarding unexplained injuries and criticism of corporate management for low staff wages despite high executive pay.
- Address
- 1290 Hartman Plaza Drive, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 764-0670
- Address
- 2000 West Polo Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 703-4135
Childcare Network #299 in Winston-Salem receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership under Director April, effective behavior management, and quality early childhood education. Children show significant academic and social development while enjoying attending daily.
- Address
- 3595 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 923-8698
Sunshine House receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing, family-like environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with many noting significant developmental improvements. The center is commended for welcoming new families, addressing concerns promptly, and maintaining open communication.
- Address
- 600 East Polo Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 759-0514
- Address
- 734 E Clemmonsville Cir, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 748-4063
- Address
- 5012 C Lansing Drive, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 744-7138
- Address
- 4364 Morningside Drive, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 923-8232
- Address
- 3775 Fraternity Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (338) 703-4235
The Sunshine House Inc. receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership, and clean, well-organized facility. Parents consistently mention smooth transitions, loving teacher-child relationships, educational activities, and practical conveniences like provided diapers and milk. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate daily photo updates and communication.
- Address
- 3806 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 768-0060
CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER in Winston-Salem receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight the cleanliness, secure camera system, detailed communication, and children's genuine enthusiasm for attending. The center is recommended for its professional development approach and responsive staff.
- Address
- 1021 West Clemmonsville Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 784-8697
- Address
- 5220 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 768-2140
La Petite Academy on Jonestown Road in Winston-Salem receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and professional environment. Parents highlight excellent communication, educational activities, live camera access, and noticeable child development across speech, academics, and social skills. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high satisfaction with the facility's safety, cleanliness, and nurturing approach.
- Address
- 110 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 765-0971
La Petite Academy in Winston-Salem receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, smooth transitions, and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and treated like family.
- Address
- 2011 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Phone
- (336) 922-4010
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