Best Daycares in Winston Salem, NC — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 3 daycares and childcare centers in Winston Salem based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Winston Salem

  1. #1 — Sunshine House of Winston-Salem at Country Club Road Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Goddard School Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — mt tabor preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Winston Salem?
Sunshine House of Winston-Salem at Country Club Road is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Winston Salem based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Winston Salem?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Winston Salem?
Childcare costs in Winston Salem vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.