Inner Child Learning Center
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Foundations Early Learning Center #212
- licensed capacity
- 194
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $203
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About
About Foundations Early Learning Center #212
Foundations Early Learning Center #212 is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 194 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 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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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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 194 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 | 194 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Foundations Early Learning Center #212 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 Foundations Early Learning Center #212
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 194 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #34001306
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 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 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
May 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Crib sheets were not changed as needed or at least daily.
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
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 1, 2024Inspection1 rule 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 Feb 1, 2024
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2024Inspection4 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 Feb 1, 2024
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
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
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Foundations Early Learning Center #212
Is Foundations Early Learning Center #212 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Foundations Early Learning Center #212 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Foundations Early Learning Center #212 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Foundations Early Learning Center #212 care for?
194, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Foundations Early Learning Center #212 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Foundations Early Learning Center #212's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Foundations Early Learning Center #212 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 223-3407 to ask.
What is Foundations Early Learning Center #212's phone number?
(336) 223-3407.
Where is Foundations Early Learning Center #212?
251 East 7th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. The nearest other daycare we list is The Downtown School Preschool Program, 0.3 miles away.