CAROL L. DANFORTH EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB
WINSTON-SALEM, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2100 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103 (336) 734-7883
CountyForsyth
Phone(336) 734-7883
Operating details
Capacity15
License dateOctober 25, 2023
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2100 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103 (336) 734-7883, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/9/2026
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- Medium-High3
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2026
- High riskStandard 152/9/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. During the visit, I observed one bottle of Benadryl stored in an unlocked cabinet over five (5) vertical feet high. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
.0803(2)(a) — Violation #844
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. During the visit, I observed one EpiPen that was stored in a bag and not in the original packaging. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1035
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. During the visit, I observed one file that did not have an updated emergency information form. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
.0701(d) — Violation #1890
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. During the visit, I observed one file that did not have an updated health questionnaire form. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$864/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WINSTON-SALEM, Forsyth County
- Capacity: 15
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 3
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