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173 Patchen Road, South Burlington, VT
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Natural Learners
- licensed capacity
- 42
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Natural Learners
Natural Learners is a licensed child care center in South Burlington, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
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
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Licensed Pre-K Educator with Bachelor's in Early Education, minor in Exceptional Education |
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Natural Learners has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Natural Learners
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Program
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #89980
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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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- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 6.2.7.3: Staff shall use positive methods of guidance and behavior management that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation.
“On 10/14/2025, Staff X grabbed a child by the arm to move them to the back of line and left a red mark on their arm. 40 minutes later, Staff X grabbed another child by the arm to move them and left three (3) small bruises on the child's arm. Staff X no longer is employed at the program, and the program director and licensee immediately made a mandated report, submitted an incident report to licensing and then notified the children's parents. This is a serious violation. Corrective Action: As discussed, the program will continue to support, mentor and supervise staff to ensure that only appropriate guidance methods and behavior management will be used with children in care. Submit confirmation of how the program will supervise and support staff. By 1/5/2026, mail the parent notification letter as outlined above and submit the list of parent names, their contact information and when they received the parent notification letter to this licensor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 6.2.7.2: Staff's expectations of children's behavior and responses to children's behavior shall be appropriate to each child's level of development and understanding. Guidance shall be designed to meet the individual needs of each child.
“A community member and some staff interviewed at the program reported that Staff A and Staff B yell and shout at children and do not use an appropriate tone and language while working with children on walking field trips to a local park or in stressful situations. . Corrective Action: Immediately develop and implement a plan to ensure that only appropriate responses to children's behavior will be used. The plan must include how the identified staff will be supervised, mentored and what trainings they will be completing. Include how information from the trainings will be discussed with the staff and observations made to ensure that staff are implementing the new learned guidance practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Natural Learners
Is Natural Learners licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Natural Learners last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Natural Learners had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 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 Natural Learners care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Natural Learners' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Natural Learners cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (802) 503-8049 to ask.
What is Natural Learners' phone number?
(802) 503-8049.
Where is Natural Learners?
899 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT 05403. The nearest other daycare we list is April Ploof, 0.3 miles away.