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
- licensed capacity
- 190
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $203
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About
About Foundations Early Learning Center
Foundations Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 190 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 190 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 190 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Foundations Early Learning 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 Foundations Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 190 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #34001283
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for one staff.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of three children enrolled in the center.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
May 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
Jun 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Foundations Early Learning Center
Is Foundations Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Foundations Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Foundations Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 11 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 care for?
190, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Foundations Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Foundations Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Foundations Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 283-6961 to ask.
What is Foundations Early Learning Center's phone number?
(336) 283-6961.
Where is Foundations Early Learning Center?
300 North Poplar Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. The nearest other daycare we list is The Downtown School Preschool Program, 0.3 miles away.