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Lawsons Preschool

612 E Elm Street, Graham, NC 272533.8· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
95
a week, county median
$145
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About Lawsons Preschool

Lawsons Preschool is a licensed child care center in Graham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lawsons Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alamance County has a median price of $145 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Alamance County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$145
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$143
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$113
Home daycare$140

School age

Center$66
Home daycare$89

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Lawsons Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#01000416
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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. Jul 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

  6. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

  8. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff members who were 16 or 17 years old were counted in meeting a required staff/child ratio were not supervised by a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years old.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

  2. Apr 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Lawsons Preschool

Is Lawsons Preschool licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Lawsons Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lawsons Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Lawsons Preschool care for?

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

Does Lawsons Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lawsons Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 227-2428 to confirm.

How much does Lawsons Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 227-2428 to ask.

What is Lawsons Preschool's phone number?

(336) 227-2428.

Where is Lawsons Preschool?

612 E Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys-N-Girls Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).