Ranked in the top 100 statewide across all North Carolina licensed childcare centers scored in our 2026 rankings.
Top 3 in Winston-Salem
Ranked in the top 3 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Winston-Salem.
Best Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Winston-Salem. This dimension evaluates facility maintenance, staff-to-child ratios, emergency preparedness, and parent-reported safety perceptions.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Winston-Salem. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Winston-Salem. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Teacher Quality
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Winston-Salem. This dimension reflects educator credentials, tenure, consistency, and the depth of praise parents direct at specific staff members.
Best Extras
Earned the highest extras score in Winston-Salem. This dimension captures standout features — specialty programs, extended hours, unique amenities, or community partnerships that set a center apart.
Full Ranking Detail
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Bright Horizons at Wake Forest Baptist Health is a NC 5-star licensed center on Lockland Avenue in Winston-Salem's 27103 zip code, operated by Bright Horizons — one of the most credentialed early education networks in the country. Its research-backed curriculum, hospital-caliber safety standards, and comprehensive nutrition program set it apart in the Triad. The center recently opened enrollment to community families alongside its primary hospital employee constituency, making it accessible to a broader population.
Safety9.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care9.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars8.0
What parents say
“The teachers are attentive and the curriculum is well thought out. My child has thrived since starting here.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses Bright Horizons' proprietary curriculum "The World at Their Fingertips," featuring Language Works, Math Counts, Science Rocks, ArtSmart, Our World, and Well Aware components across all age groups.
Programs & activities: Programs for ages 1 month through 5 years including infant care, toddler/twos, preschool, and kindergarten prep; summer program offered; two snacks and a hot lunch provided daily with dietary accommodations available.
What sets it apart: Holds North Carolina's highest 5-star rated license. Open 7:00 AM-6:00 PM Mon-Fri; open-door visitation policy; all staff CPR and First Aid trained; originally for Wake Forest Baptist Health employees, now accepts community families on first-come first-served basis.
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Top 100 in NC
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Top 3 in Winston-Salem
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Best Safety
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Best Curriculum
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Best Infant Care
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Best Extras
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