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2315 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem, NC
Salem Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 315
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $169
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About
About Salem Montessori School
Salem Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 315 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 315 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 315 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Salem Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Forsyth County has a median price of $169 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 Salem Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Two Star Center License
- Capacity
- 315 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #34001402
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 11, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 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.
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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 Dec 4, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
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 Dec 4, 2025
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
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
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 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
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
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 Oct 8, 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
The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Jan 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Jan 22, 2024
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Oct 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19).
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Salem Montessori School
Is Salem Montessori School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Salem Montessori School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Salem Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Salem Montessori School care for?
315, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Salem Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Salem Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Salem Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 391-8206 to ask.
What is Salem Montessori School's phone number?
(336) 391-8206.
Where is Salem Montessori School?
2651 Pilgrim Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. The nearest other daycare we list is Cultural Sensations International Half Day Preschool, 0.3 miles away.