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Some of the Best Daycares in Winston-Salem, NC

Of Winston-Salem's 123 daycares, 95 (77%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching North Carolina's statewide rate of 75%. Locally, providers average 4.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with North Carolina averages of 4.2 on Process and 3.4 on Structural.

The local market includes 86 centers and 37 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than North Carolina's average of 20%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Winston-Salem. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the North Carolina methodology page for the full breakdown.

123
Daycares
95
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Winston-Salem

35(28%)
60(49%)
22(18%)
6(5%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Winston-Salem: 4.0 (Sample of 123).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Winston-Salem: 4.3 (Sample of 106).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Winston-Salem: 3.5 (Sample of 123).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Winston-Salem

A Child's World Learning Center South
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bethlehem Community Child Development Center
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Big Mama's Educational Center
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons at Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Childcare Network #299
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Children Need Attention Learning Center
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Childtime Children's Center
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cole's Christian Home Day Care
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ctrs for Exceptional Children: the Children's Ctr
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cuddling Cuties
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Epiphany Early Childhood Center
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Family Services Inc. at the Heights
Winston-Salem, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Winston-Salem?
There are 123 licensed child care providers in Winston-Salem.
What percentage of Winston-Salem daycares have high quality ratings?
77% of Winston-Salem daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 75% statewide in North Carolina.
What types of childcare are available in Winston-Salem?
86 center-based, 37 home-based providers operate in Winston-Salem.
How do Winston-Salem daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
Winston-Salem daycares average 4.3 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a North Carolina statewide average of 4.2.
Is there financial help for childcare in North Carolina?
North Carolina offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in North Carolina