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First Step Preschool

1305 Pleasant Fork Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC 271273.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
94
a week, county median
$203
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About First Step Preschool

First Step Preschool is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 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
94 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Step Preschool 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).

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Forsyth County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Step Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#34000920
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025

  5. Oct 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

  6. Jun 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024

  7. May 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Step Preschool

Is First Step Preschool licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was First Step Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Step Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 First Step Preschool care for?

94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does First Step Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Step Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 788-4567 to confirm.

How much does First Step Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 788-4567 to ask.

What is First Step Preschool's phone number?

(336) 788-4567.

Where is First Step Preschool?

1305 Pleasant Fork Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).