Children's Academy on Trade
1352 North Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC
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Kimberley Park Elementary School Pre-K Program is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | 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
Kimberley Park Elementary School Pre-K Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Forsyth County has a median price of $150 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
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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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 Mar 6, 2026
Jump ropes and rubber bands were accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision.
Corrected during the visit
A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
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
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 Feb 25, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
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
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Application was not signed by the parent.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
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
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
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
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 Nov 25, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
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 Apr 15, 2024
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 Apr 11, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
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 Apr 11, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
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 planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
Corrected during the visit
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 Apr 9, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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.
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 703-6731 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 703-6731 to ask.
(336) 703-6731.
1701 N. Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. The nearest other daycare we list is Kimberley Park Extended Day Program, under 0.1 miles away.