Epiphany Early Childhood Center is a faith-based, 5-star NC licensed preschool affiliated with the Lutheran Church of the Epiphany in northwest Winston-Salem. With intentionally small class sizes and a highly educated teaching staff, EECC provides a Christ-centered, curriculum-driven experience for children 18 months through kindergarten-ready age. Its intimate scale and low ratios distinguish it in the Forsyth County childcare market.
Safety8.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness9.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion9.0
Management8.0
Culture9.0
Class sizes9.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Curriculum-based, developmentally appropriate approach with a Christian-centered focus, covering language development, art, math, science, social studies, music, health, safety, physical education, and spiritual development.
Programs & activities: Music and spiritual development are part of the core curriculum; no additional enrichment activities, field trips, or specialized programs detailed beyond core curriculum areas.
What sets it apart: 5-Star licensed center serving ages 18 months to 5 years with small class sizes and low teacher-to-child ratios. Hours Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; faith-based program affiliated with Epiphany Church.
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Top 100 in NC
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 100 in NC</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked in the top 100 statewide across all North Carolina licensed childcare centers scored in our 2026 rankings.</span>
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Top 3 in Winston-Salem
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 3 in Winston-Salem</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked in the top 3 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Winston-Salem.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Curriculum</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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Best Arts & Enrichment
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Arts & Enrichment</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts score in Winston-Salem. This dimension captures music, visual arts, creative play, and enrichment programming that goes beyond core academics.</span>
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Best Kindergarten Prep
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten readiness score in Winston-Salem. This dimension measures literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill-building that prepares children for elementary school.</span>
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Best Teacher Quality
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Winston-Salem. This dimension captures warmth, emotional attunement, and the degree to which parents feel their child is genuinely loved and seen.</span>
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Best Culture
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest culture score in Winston-Salem. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.</span>
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Best Space & Comfort
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest space and comfort score in Winston-Salem. This dimension reflects classroom size, outdoor play areas, and whether parents feel the center is appropriately staffed and uncrowded.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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