Licensed Daycare in Winston Salem, North Carolina
40 licensed daycares in Winston Salem, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official North Carolina licensing records.
Winston Salem listings updated May 2026 from official North Carolina records.
Daycare in Winston Salem: what parents should know
Families in Winston Salem can choose from 40 licensed childcare providers. Every provider here holds a current North Carolina license at indexing time, sourced from NC Division of Child Development and Early Education.
For age coverage, 5 centers in Winston Salem report infant care (roughly 13% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 5 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 5 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Winston Salem spans 8+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 13% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, Winston Salem providers are approved for approximately 2,838 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Winston Salem childcare by the numbers
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 overviewQuick 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
Largest licensed centers in Winston Salem
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Winston Salem licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Winston Salem
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programNC Child Care Subsidy Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(919) 814-6300 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with NC Division of Child Development and Early Education.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Winston Salem, North Carolina are compiled from official NC Division of Child Development and Early Education licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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