Apple Tree Childcare Llc
806 E VILAS ST, MARSHFIELD, WI 54449-1638Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 3 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Medication Administration (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 5 did not have an updated health report on file.
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
Per review of attendance records on 9-3-25, the center did not maintain a current, accurate written record of the childr
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A did not have a current CPR certificate on file
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Per observation there were several packages of foods that were not being stored in zip-type closures or food grade conta
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the dep
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Sep 6, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record251.04(6)(b)
During review of attendance sheets in the Garden classroom, 7 children were present but only 6 children were signed in.
- Emergencies - Practice Written Plans251.06(3)(b)2.
Documentation of practiced tornado and fire drills was not on file for August 2024.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Medical log books had not been reviewed in the last six months.
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
In the Garden Classroom, an authorization for teething tablets did not have times listed for authorization for Child 1.
- Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling251.07(6)(f)1.b.
In the Garden Classroom, there was unlabeled teething medication.
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
Per observation, a child in the Garden classroom hands were not washed after diapering.
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