Lincoln Cooperative Preschool
876 East River Road, Lincoln, VT
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Red Clover Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Middlebury, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 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 and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition of $435.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 3 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS) |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Red Clover Childrens Center lists weekly tuition of $435.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Cricket Classroom, 6 months through 1 year, Full Time weekly rate | $435 |
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
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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Regulation 3.4.7.5: The licensee shall maintain a current list of the licensee or designee, staff, auxiliary staff, and volunteers as in the rules in section 7.7.5 of these regulations, as applicable in BFIS. Any changes shall be reported through BFIS within five (5) working days of the change.
“Director statements confirmed that seven (7) staff members identified on the program's Associated Parties list were no longer employed by the program and had not been for more than five (5) days. Corrective Action: Following the visit all seven (7) staff were removed from the program's Associated Parties list as required. Develop a system to ensure that the progarm's staff list in BFIS is monitoried regularly and that any changes to staffing are reflected in BFIS within five (5) days of the change. In the corrective action email provide details of the system developed to ensure compliance moving forward, to include who is responsible for monitoring the program's staff list in BFIS regularly. Status: Appeal Period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
Regulation 5.10.1.3.4: The licensee shall ensure that any outlets used for drinking, cooking purposes, and brushing teeth is potable by meeting Vermont's legally enforceable drinking water standards at all times. Bottled water for drinking, cooking purposes, and brushing teeth shall be provided until such time as at least one (1) outlet meets Vermont's legally enforceable drinking water standards and is in compliance with CBCCPP rule 5.10.2.1.2.
“Upon review of water testing records it was identified that the last lead water testing was conducted more than three (3) years ago. Such testing is required every three (3) years. No documentation supporting more recent testing was produced. Corrective Action: Immediately discontinue use of tap water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth. Connect with the Vermont Department of Health to conduct water testing as required. In the corrective action email provide evidence that contact has been made with VDH, initiating the testing process. Status: Appeal Period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
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FAQ
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 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.
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition of $435, as it lists it.
(802) 458-8153.
30 North Pleasant, Middlebury, VT 05753. The nearest other daycare we list is Middlebury School Age Program, 0.3 miles away.