Recognition of Excellence · Winston-Salem, NC · 2026

Waughtown Kids R Us Child Care Center

1330 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
https://www.facebook.com/waughtownkidsrus
🏆 Ranked #7 in Winston-Salem · 6.9 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Winston-Salem
Top 10 in Winston-Salem
Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Winston-Salem.
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Waughtown Kids R Us has anchored childcare in south Winston-Salem's Waughtown district since 1996, earning a 5-star NC DCDEE license and operating one of the highest-capacity licensed centers in the city at 200 children. The center accepts ages infant through 12 and participates in subsidized childcare programs, making it an accessible option for working families across the 27107 zip code. Its multi-decade community presence and state-top licensure make it a reliable stalwart of south Winston-Salem childcare.

Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars7.0

What parents say

“I love this daycare! My daughter has been going there since she was 6 months, she's 3 now. She loves it. Everybody is so friendly! Kids learn really fast.”
“Sanitized and amazing staff — teachers are attentive and maintain proper care standards for every child.”
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