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Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab
- licensed capacity
- 15
- a week, county median
- $150
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About Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab
Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 734-7883 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Forsyth County has a median price of $150 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$203
Home daycare$188
Toddler
Center$169
Home daycare$164
Preschool
Center$150
Home daycare$148
School age
Center$81
Home daycare$87
State record
Inspection reports for Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #34001304
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
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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- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Mar 11, 2025
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab
Is Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
How many children can Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 734-7883 to confirm.
How much does Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 734-7883 to ask.
What is Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab's phone number?
(336) 734-7883.
Where is Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab?
2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The nearest other daycare we list is Our Lady of Mercy Preschool, 0.4 miles away.