Victoria's Academy
4647 Old Rural Hall Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
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Step By Step Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 15
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $169
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About
About Step By Step Daycare
Step By Step Daycare is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 57 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Step By Step Daycare 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 Step By Step Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #34000461
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 57 rules in all · 53 corrected
- Records and paperwork 17
- Safety and hazards 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
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.
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
May 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
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 May 28, 2026
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 May 28, 2026
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2025Inspection14 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 Nov 17, 2025
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 Nov 17, 2025
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 Nov 24, 2025
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
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 Jan 16, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
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
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
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
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 Nov 17, 2025
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 15, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2024
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 Dec 3, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 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 Nov 29, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2024
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2024
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 Nov 29, 2024
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
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
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2024
Jun 27, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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 Jul 16, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
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 Aug 5, 2024
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
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 Aug 13, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
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 Feb 11, 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 Dec 20, 2023
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023
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 Dec 20, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Step By Step Daycare
Is Step By Step Daycare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Step By Step Daycare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Step By Step Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 57 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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 Step By Step Daycare care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Step By Step Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Step By Step Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Step By Step Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 744-7473 to ask.
What is Step By Step Daycare's phone number?
(336) 744-7473.
Where is Step By Step Daycare?
4608 Old Rural Hall Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. The nearest other daycare we list is Victoria's Academy, 0.1 miles away.