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Winston-Salem, NC 27127 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Nest School
- licensed capacity
- 230
- a week, county median
- $181
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About
About The Nest School
The Nest School is a licensed child care center in Clemmons, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 230 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 10 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
- 230 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 764-0005 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 | 230 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Nest School 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 The Nest School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 230 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29000749
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 24 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Transportation 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
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 19, 2026
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The center did not notify the parent of any child who became ill or who was suspected of being ill with a communicable condition that the child was ill and must leave the center.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
The center did not separate from others those children who became ill or who were suspected of being ill with a communicable disease or condition that would exclude them from care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
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 Jun 24, 2025
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 Jun 24, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
Feb 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. J.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. K.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
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. A.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
Jul 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
On or before the first day of work, the operator did not verify the age of the volunteer and/or substitute provider and/or documentation of date of birth was not maintained in the individual's personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
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 Jul 24, 2024
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 Jul 24, 2024
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 Jul 24, 2024
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Jun 28, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Nest School
Is The Nest School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Nest School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Nest School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 10 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 The Nest School care for?
230, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Nest School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Nest School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 764-0005 to confirm.
How much does The Nest School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 764-0005 to ask.
What is The Nest School's phone number?
(336) 764-0005.
Where is The Nest School?
23 Twin Brook Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012. The nearest other daycare we list is Friedberg Moravian Preschool, 2 miles away.