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Lawson's Preschool

810 N Main St, Graham, NC 272533.3· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$145

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About Lawson's Preschool

Lawson's Preschool is a licensed child care center in Graham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity46 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lawson's 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Lawson's Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#01000136
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Transportation 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. Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026

  2. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

  5. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The training for M.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The training for M.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

  10. Oct 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023

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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Questions about Lawson's Preschool

Is Lawson's Preschool licensed?

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

When was Lawson's Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lawson's Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Lawson's Preschool care for?

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

Does Lawson's Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lawson's Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lawson's Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 570-3132 to ask.

What is Lawson's Preschool's phone number?

(336) 570-3132.

Where is Lawson's Preschool?

810 N Main St, Graham, NC 27253. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #78B, 0.5 miles away.

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