Apple Daycare
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About Apple Daycare
Apple Daycare is a licensed child care center in Sheffield, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Apple Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Franklin County has a median price of $153 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Inspection reports for Apple Daycare
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- Licensed and operating
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- #37651
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
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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Jan 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.4(1)
“Written policies on: • Enrollment and discharge. • Field trips and non-center activities. • Discipline/Behavior/Biting. • Nutrition. • Health and safety policies. • Transportation if applicable. • Assurance people do not have unauthorized access to children at the center. • Protecting children’s confidentiality.”
109.10(13)d
“Daily checks to ensure all exits are unobstructed.”
Jan 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
109.9(4)
“Daily written records are maintained for each child under two years of age and include time periods slept, amount of/time food consumed, time/irregularities of elimination patterns, general disposition, and general summary of activities.”
109.12(4)
“• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
109.12(5)b
“• Infants diapered in a sanitary manner as needed in central diapering area. • One changing table for every 15 infants/toddlers needing diaper changes. • Diapering, sanitation, and handwashing procedures posted and implemented in central diapering area.”
109.10(1)a
Jan 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
109.6(6)c
“Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
109.9(4)
“Daily written records are maintained for each child under two years of age and include time periods slept, amount of/time food consumed, time/irregularities of elimination patterns, general disposition, and general summary of activities.”
Jan 5, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
109.15(5)b
“• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
109.11(7)b
“Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”
109.10(1)a
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
109.9(1)d
“All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
109.9(1)e
“All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
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Is Apple Daycare licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Apple Daycare last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Apple Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are Apple Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (641) 892-4647 to confirm.
How much does Apple Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 892-4647 to ask.
What is Apple Daycare's phone number?
(641) 892-4647.
Where is Apple Daycare?
Sheffield, IA.