Apple Tree Prep
810 OLYMPIC DRIVE, ATHENS, GA 30601Childery 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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 3 (out of 3). Structural quality reflects Georgia's licensing baseline. Georgia caps infant ratios at 1:6, toddler ratios at 1:8, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Quality Rated Level 3 (Max 3) 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 177
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Georgia's Pre-K Program, a free state-funded pre-K program. Other care hours may have tuition.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:6 12 Toddlers 1:8 16 Preschool 1:18 36
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Discussed Hazardous Items Being Stored in a Locked Cabinet And/or Container Inaccessible to the Children.591-1-1-.25
- Per the Director, Playground C-Field Has Not Been Used by the Center Since the Summer of 2025591-1-1-.26
Per the Director, Playground C-Field has not been used by the Center since the summer of 2025. The Consultant discussed submitting an amendment to have Playground C-Field removed from the Center's licensed space via DECAL KOALA (amendment type capacity decrease) to ensure that the playground area is no longer counted as licensed space.
Dec 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.07(2) Requires That Parents Be Immediately Notified and Specific Instructions…591-1-1-.07
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.07(2) requires that Parents be immediately notified and specific instructions obtained until the child can be picked up or returned to the group, immediately when professional medical attention is required, or when the child experiences symptoms of moderate discomfort, or when the child is involved in an incident that puts their health and/or safety at risk a
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.17(2) Requires That Personnel591-1-1-.17
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.17(2) requires that Personnel, to the extent possible, keep children clean, dry and comfortable. It was determined based on an investigation that on October 31, 2025, at approximately 2:35 p.m., center staff allowed a 3-year-old child to remain at the center uncomfortable after they sustained a lip and tooth injury while in the 5L classroom. The child cried a
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