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Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten

4250 Johnny Knoll Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$150

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About Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten

Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 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 29 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten 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).

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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 Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#34001252
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • 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 27, 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

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026

  2. Mar 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 Apr 8, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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

  3. Sep 16, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      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 Sep 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Application was not signed by the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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

  4. Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Sep 26, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Oct 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

    • 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 Oct 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a vision screening.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Oct 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

  6. May 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a vision screening.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jun 10, 2024

  7. Oct 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Oct 10, 2023

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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FAQ

Questions about Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten

Is Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten licensed?

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

When was Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 703-4188 to confirm.

How much does Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 703-4188 to ask.

What is Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten's phone number?

(336) 703-4188.

Where is Smith Farm Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten?

4250 Johnny Knoll Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27107.

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