Inner Child Learning Center
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Discovering Our World Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $203
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About
About Discovering Our World Child Development Center
Discovering Our World Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 6 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovering Our World Child Development Center 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 Discovering Our World Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #34001156
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 2
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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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 Jul 10, 2025
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
Corrected during the visit
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
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 Jul 10, 2025
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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 Dec 17, 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 Dec 17, 2024
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 Dec 17, 2024
Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 26, 2024Inspection5 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.
Corrected during the visit
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
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 Jul 10, 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 Jul 10, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
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 Dec 29, 2023
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
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 Dec 29, 2023
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
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Discovering Our World Child Development Center
Is Discovering Our World Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Discovering Our World Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovering Our World Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Discovering Our World Child Development Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Discovering Our World Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Discovering Our World Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovering Our World Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 722-1581 to ask.
What is Discovering Our World Child Development Center's phone number?
(336) 722-1581.
Where is Discovering Our World Child Development Center?
3640 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Image Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.