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KinderCare at Wake Forest University

1100 Reynolds Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 271054.4· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About KinderCare at Wake Forest University

KinderCare at Wake Forest University is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

KinderCare at Wake Forest University 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.
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 KinderCare at Wake Forest University

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#34001436
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  4. Sep 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Application was not signed by the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  5. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about KinderCare at Wake Forest University

Is KinderCare at Wake Forest University licensed?

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

When was KinderCare at Wake Forest University last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has KinderCare at Wake Forest University had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 12 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 KinderCare at Wake Forest University care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does KinderCare at Wake Forest University accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are KinderCare at Wake Forest University's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does KinderCare at Wake Forest University cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 666-5620 to ask.

What is KinderCare at Wake Forest University's phone number?

(336) 666-5620.

Where is KinderCare at Wake Forest University?

1100 Reynolds Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. The nearest other daycare we list is Family Services Inc., At IGC, 0.5 miles away.

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