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Winston-Salem, NC 27101 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Academy on Trade
- licensed capacity
- 40
- a week, county median
- $203
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About Children's Academy on Trade
Children's Academy on Trade is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 722-2907 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Academy on Trade has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Forsyth County has a median price of $203 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 Children's Academy on Trade
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #34000420
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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Sep 15, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
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
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
Apr 17, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
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 May 1, 2026
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 1, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
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 Oct 15, 2025
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 Oct 15, 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
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
Oct 8, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 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.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 Apr 15, 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 Apr 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 Apr 15, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
- Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Oct 26, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
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
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
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 Nov 9, 2023
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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 Nov 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Academy on Trade
Is Children's Academy on Trade licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children's Academy on Trade last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Academy on Trade had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Children's Academy on Trade care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Academy on Trade accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Academy on Trade's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 722-2907 to confirm.
How much does Children's Academy on Trade cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 722-2907 to ask.
What is Children's Academy on Trade's phone number?
(336) 722-2907.
Where is Children's Academy on Trade?
1352 North Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. The nearest other daycare we list is Rising Stars Child Care, 0.1 miles away.