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Licensed Daycare in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Winston Salem?

Statewide averages in North Carolina run roughly $980/month for infants and $750/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Winston Salem?

North Carolina families can apply for NC Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (919) 814-6300). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$980/mo

North Carolina avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Winston Salem

ChildCare Aware reports the North Carolina average full-time cost at $980/month for infant care and $750/month for preschool. City-level prices in Winston Salem vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. North Carolina families may also qualify for NC Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (919) 814-6300).

Full North Carolina licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:15
Avg capacity: 70 kids

ZIP codes covered

27103 10 27101 8 27104 7 27105 6 27127 5 27109 5 27107 5 27106 5

Program types in Winston Salem

Licensed Group Child Care Home

5 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

5 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

5 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

5 centers

All Winston Salem licensed centers

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A Preschool

ABC Academy Fayetteville #202

Winston Salem

Preschool (2-5) Cap 56

A Licensed Center

Active Kids Asheville #235

Winston Salem

Infants & Toddlers Cap 16

A Infant Care

Active Kids Charlotte #477

Winston Salem

Preschool (2-5) Cap 42

A Preschool

Asheville Childcare Academy #238

Winston Salem

Preschool (2-5) Cap 81

A Infant Care

Asheville Generations Daycare #233

Winston Salem

Preschool (2-5) Cap 77

A Montessori

Asheville KinderSmile #234

Winston Salem

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 64

A Group Care

Asheville Learning Center #237

Winston Salem

School Age (5+) Cap 99

A Head Start

Asheville Little Stars Daycare #239

Winston Salem

2 years - 12 years Cap 70

A Family Daycare

Asheville Playhouse Academy #236

Winston Salem

School Age (5+) Cap 117

A Before/After School

Asheville Rainbow Learning Center #240

Winston Salem

School Age (5+) Cap 46

C Family Daycare

Charlotte Childcare Academy #480

Winston Salem

School Age (5+) Cap 109

C Head Start

Charlotte Generations Daycare #475

Winston Salem

2 years - 12 years Cap 44

C Before/After School

Charlotte KinderSmile #476

Winston Salem

School Age (5+) Cap 106

C Licensed Center

Charlotte Learning Center #479

Winston Salem

Infants & Toddlers Cap 27

C Group Care

Charlotte Little Angels #473

Winston Salem

School Age (5+) Cap 72

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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Winston Salem, North Carolina?

Our directory lists 40 licensed childcare centers in Winston Salem, North Carolina, sourced from NC Division of Child Development and Early Education. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Winston Salem?

Statewide averages in North Carolina run roughly $980/month for infants and $750/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Winston Salem daycares?

All licensed North Carolina centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:15 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Winston Salem typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Winston Salem?

North Carolina families can apply for NC Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (919) 814-6300). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Winston Salem daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official NC Division of Child Development and Early Education search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.