Apple Tree Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), no complaints on record over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur Annual Evaluations for 2025 not kept in records
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or Universal Precautions training for all staff expired.
- The Center Must Store Hazardous Articles
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, light Teacher purse acessible to children in open locker in 4/5s classroom. Three bottles of cream and lotion labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored acessible on a reachable locker in preschool classroom. Jug of hand santizer labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible on entryway tables.
Mar 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
4/5s: broom and dust pans stored in childrens bathroom. Twos: broom, extra clothes, cloth bins, cloth bibs, towels, and toys stored in childrens bathroom. Threes: Teacher jackets and laundry stored in childrens bathroom. Toddlers: Toilet brush, plunger, and chairs stored in childrens bathroom. Toile
- The Center Must Store Hazardous Articles
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, light Teacher purse stored in a cabinet behind a child lock in the threes. Teacher purse stored on floor in infant changing room.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity