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Wallingford, VT 05773 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lawrence School for Young Children
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lawrence School for Young Children
Lawrence School for Young Children is a licensed child care center in Dorset, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks thru 5 years old; school-aged children accepted when space allows |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp |
| Assistance it accepts | State subsidy and UPK funding |
| Discounts | Dorset residents receive $10 off each swim lesson (courtesy of the town) |
| Transportation | Transportation (children attending the Dorset School can be dropped off by the bus) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Vermont's STARS program, 5 out of 5 stars) |
| More | Founded 1982 |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lawrence School for Young Children has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lawrence School for Young Children
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Program
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #680
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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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Mar 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 5.6.5: All prescription medication administered by staff shall be in its original container, properly labeled for the child, and administered prior to the expiration date on the container.
“One emergency medication inhaler on site was expired and had been administered after it was expired. Other prescription medications on site were also expired but had not been administered after the expiration date. Corrective Action: Immediately send home or dispose of all outdated medication and notify parents of the need to provide current medication. Develop a plan to ensure that the program is aware of expiration dates for medication and how the program will ensure that no outdated medication is on site or administered. Send this plan to sarah.crosier@vermont.gov by 04/08/2026. Status: Appeal Period.”
Mar 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 5.10.1.10.4: Materials required for routine cleaning shall be stored and used in a safe manner out of the reach of children.
“Cleaning products were observed in a low bathroom cabinet with no lock. Staff reported that the lock had recently fallen off. Corrective Action: Immediately ensure that all cleaning products are moved out of reach of children, and ensure that this is maintained through locks or storage location. Items were moved out of reach prior to this licensor leaving the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lawrence School for Young Children
Is Lawrence School for Young Children licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lawrence School for Young Children last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lawrence School for Young Children had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Lawrence School for Young Children care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Lawrence School for Young Children's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lawrence School for Young Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 379-4324 to ask.
What is Lawrence School for Young Children's phone number?
(802) 379-4324.
Where is Lawrence School for Young Children?
29 Bowen Hill Road, Dorset, VT 05253. The nearest other daycare we list is Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Inc. @ Green Ridge Elementary, 4.1 miles away.