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Carlene Lyons

Hartford, VT 05001 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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About Carlene Lyons

Carlene Lyons is a home daycare in Hartford, Vermont. It is registered with the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
10 children

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Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Carlene Lyons

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Child Care Home
Capacity
10 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#M96-155
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 63% of Vermont daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Regulation 5.10.2.2.4: When a dishwasher is not available, and single-service items are not used for food service, the FCCP shall ensure there shall be three (3) compartments with a drain board set-up for cleaning dishes. A four (4) step process shall include dishwashing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying all dishes and utensils. * Dishes shall be washed with soap in hot clean water. * Dishes shall be rinsed in hot clean water. * Dishes shall then be immersed for at least ten (10) seconds in a sanitizing rinse. The sanitizing rinse shall be EPA registered or a diluted bleach and water mixture. If using bleach, the FCCP shall follow the manufacturer's instructions when mixing for this purpose. * Dishes shall be air dried.

      “The provider handwashed dishware that was used for breakfast and then used for snack. When a dishwasher is not availble dishware and utensils that were used during a meal or snack must be cleaned and santized in accordance with this regulation before being used by children. Corrective Action: This violation was discussed with the provider during the visit and she stated she planned to use single service dishware and utensils moving forward. By the corrective action due date please email this licensor to confirm that you have purchased these items and will maintain ongoing compliance with this regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2026

  2. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Regulation 2.3.9.5.4: The FCCP shall ensure that a drinking water system serving less than twenty-five (25) persons daily, served by their own well or spring, is chemically tested for arsenic, uranium, nitrite, manganese, and fluoride once every six (6) years. This testing shall be analyzed by a Drinking Water Laboratory certified by the State of Vermont according to 18 V.S.A. S501b. * Results shall meet Vermont standards. Water shall be remedied and retested to ensure potability if any test(s) are elevated. * Bottled water for drinking shall be provided until such time as the drinking water system meets Vermont standards. * The sample shall be a representative sample from the tap most frequently used for drinking after any treatment (for example a UV light system, a softener or charcoal filter). * Information from these water tests shall be included in the license renewal.

      “Provider was to complete required water testing by 12/31/2023 as part of license renewal process. As of this date online filing system for water testing results shows that testing was last completed in 2019, indicating provider has not yet completed the required new round of testing. Corrective Action: By the corrective action due date indicate, submit documentation to the Division showing that testing samples have been taken and submitted for testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2024

  4. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 14, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 15, 2018InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Feb 2008. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Carlene Lyons

Is Carlene Lyons licensed?

Yes. Carlene Lyons is registered with the state and operating. This is how Vermont authorizes this type of child care.

When was Carlene Lyons last inspected?

Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on January 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carlene Lyons had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 63% of Vermont daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Carlene Lyons care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Carlene Lyons' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 295-8940 to confirm.

How much does Carlene Lyons cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 295-8940 to ask.

What is Carlene Lyons' phone number?

(802) 295-8940.

Where is Carlene Lyons?

Hartford, VT 05001. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division (license and visits).