Daycare Cost in Winston-Salem
Average childcare prices across 3 counties in the Winston-Salem metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Winston-Salem, center-based infant care averages $9,586/year while family childcare averages $8,908/year — a difference of $678.
Affordability
Daycare in Winston-Salem costs 16% of the area median household income ($59,080). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs North Carolina state average: Center-based infant care in Winston-Salem is $99 more than the statewide average of $9,487/year.
Cost Range Across Winston-Salem
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County | $10,531 | $8,776 | $7,814 | $9,791 | +$945 |
| Davidson County | $9,403 | $8,269 | $6,697 | $9,515 | ~avg |
| Stokes County | $8,823 | $6,794 | $6,511 | $7,417 | $763 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $9,586 | $799 | $184 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $7,946 | $662 | $153 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $7,007 | $584 | $135 |
| Family Infant | $8,908 | $742 | $171 |
| Family Toddler | $7,648 | $637 | $147 |
| Family Preschool | $6,999 | $583 | $135 |
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