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Winston-Salem, NC 27106 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Canterbury Kids is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Canterbury Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Forsyth County has a median price of $169 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 45 rules in all · 45 corrected
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
One staff member had not completed training in playground safety.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
Corrected during the visit
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
Corrected during the visit
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had not been created; hence, the director and staff CBCs were not yet linked to this profile.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Volunteers who are 13, 14, or 15 years old were not directly supervised by or worked with a staff person who was at least 21 years old and met staff qualification requirements.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
Corrected during the visit
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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Winston-Salem, NC 27106 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Winston-Salem, NC 27106 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Winston-Salem, NC 27106 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Winston-Salem, NC 27106 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 45 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 293-6543 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 293-6543 to ask.
(336) 293-6543.
3455 Polo Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. The nearest other daycare we list is Polo Kids Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.