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Winston-Salem, NC 27127 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Playland Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 139
- a week, county median
- $181
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About
About Playland Day Care Center
Playland Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 139 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 9 rules across 3 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
- 139 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 764-1462 to confirm.
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 | 139 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Playland Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Davidson County has a median price of $181 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$181
Home daycare$183
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for Playland Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 139 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #2955053
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- 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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Aug 4, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
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. B.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. B.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
- Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Oct 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Playland Day Care Center
Is Playland Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Playland Day Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Playland Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Playland Day Care Center care for?
139, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Playland Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Playland Day Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 764-1462 to confirm.
How much does Playland Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 764-1462 to ask.
What is Playland Day Care Center's phone number?
(336) 764-1462.
Where is Playland Day Care Center?
420 David Smith Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. The nearest other daycare we list is Oak Forest After School Program, 0.9 miles away.