Applecritters North
2025 N MADISON AVENUE, ANDERSON, IN 46012Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 25% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025), 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 1 (Max 4) 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
- 52
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20253 Findings3 Important
- During the First Two (2) Weeks of Employment
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented During file review, 3 of 3 staff files were missing documenation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.
- In Addition to First Aid
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precaut During file review, 3 of 3 staff files were missing documentation of 12 hours annual in-service training.
- The Administrator or Director Is Responsible for Maintaining All Interior and Ex
A few of the ceiling tiles in the bathroom have cracks and signs of water damage. The back gate on the playground fence is damaged and needs repair. Some of the metal bars of the playground fence are bent or broken with jagged edges.
Dec 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Administrator or Director Is Responsible for Maintaining All Interior and Ex
The wall behind the toilet is starting to buckle and there is gapping between the baseboard and flooring.
- Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Infant bottle were not labeled, dated or covered.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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