The Bunny Stop Preschool
4009 Old Vineyard Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
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The Nest School
- licensed capacity
- 173
- a week, county median
- $203
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About
About The Nest School
The Nest School is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 173 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 52 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 173 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (743) 255-4001 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 173 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 Forsyth County has a median price of $203 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 The Nest School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 173 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #34001399
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 52 rules in all · 52 corrected
- Records and paperwork 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 6
- Safe sleep 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Other rules 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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- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 30, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 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 Feb 13, 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 Feb 13, 2026
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 Feb 13, 2026
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
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
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
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
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had not been created; hence, staff CBCs were also not yet linked to this profile.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
Corrected during the visit
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
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 Jun 13, 2025
Show 7 earlier visits
Jan 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jan 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
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
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
- Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025
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 Jul 25, 2024
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Jul 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 Jul 26, 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 24, 2025
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 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, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
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 Jul 24, 2025
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
Corrected during the visit
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
Corrected during the visit
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
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 Jul 25, 2024
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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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 May 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Nest School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 6 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 52 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?
173, 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?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Nest School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (743) 255-4001 to confirm.
How much does The Nest School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (743) 255-4001 to ask.
What is The Nest School's phone number?
(743) 255-4001.
Where is The Nest School?
3904 Old Vineyard Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. The nearest other daycare we list is The Bunny Stop Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.