Awards Earned

Top 10 in Winston-Salem

Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Winston-Salem.

Best Arts & Enrichment

Earned the highest arts score in Winston-Salem. This dimension captures music, visual arts, creative play, and enrichment programming that goes beyond core academics.

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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La Petite Academy of Winston-Salem holds a 5-star NC DCDEE license and serves 121 children from 6 weeks through age 12 in the Reynolda/Buena Vista corridor of western Winston-Salem. The center is distinguished by its deep enrichment programming — Spanish, yoga, soccer, music, and phonics — along with a classroom live-streaming app that keeps parents connected throughout the day. Staff experience runs deep, with a majority holding 5+ years in early childhood education.

Safety7.0

Curriculum8.0

Art / Music8.0

Infant care8.0

Kindergarten readiness8.0

Teacher quality8.0

Compassion8.0

Management7.0

Culture7.0

Class sizes7.0

Extracurriculars8.0

What parents say

“The teachers are very experienced, and very kind, nurturing individuals. The staff are always extremely friendly, responsive to my needs and requests and my children have been cared for in a loving and respectful manner.”

“We have had such an incredible experience with both of our children. The staff is incredibly friendly and I feel like I know all of the teachers, not just the ones in my child's class.”

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Education-based care with hands-on learning experiences, though no specific curriculum model is named.

Programs & activities: Enrichment programs include music, Spanish, soccer, yoga, phonics, handwriting, and advanced math. Before/after school care, summer camp, and partnership with Winston-Salem Forsyth County Mobile Library.

What sets it apart: Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years, open M-F 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Over half of teachers have 5+ years experience; SproutAbout family app with free live streaming video of classrooms.

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Top 10 in Winston-Salem

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Best Arts & Enrichment

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Best Extras

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