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Today's Child Learning Center

1005 Bethesda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 271033.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
500
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About

About Today's Child Learning Center

Today's Child Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 500 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
500 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity500 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Today's Child Learning Center 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.
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 Today's Child Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
500 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#3455202
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 17 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 13
  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Transportation 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. Jul 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 28, 2026Inspection10 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

      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 Apr 29, 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 May 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Toxic plants were accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      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 Apr 29, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

  6. Oct 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      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 Nov 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  9. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 5, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 May 14, 2025

    • Transportation

      First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 May 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024

  3. Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2024Inspection6 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 May 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • 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 May 17, 2024

  6. Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 30, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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 Dec 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Dec 12, 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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Questions about Today's Child Learning Center

Is Today's Child Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Today's Child Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Today's Child Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 10 of 17 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 Today's Child Learning Center care for?

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

Does Today's Child Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Today's Child Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Today's Child Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 760-4440 to ask.

What is Today's Child Learning Center's phone number?

(336) 760-4440.

Where is Today's Child Learning Center?

1005 Bethesda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The nearest other daycare we list is Bolton Elementary Pre-K Program, 0.2 miles away.

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