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Apple Tree Early Child Center

Sioux Center, IA
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$160

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About Apple Tree Early Child Center

Apple Tree Early Child Center is a licensed child care center in Sioux Center, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Six-week-old infant through the school-age child
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSix-week-old infant through the school-age child
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentSwimming lessons and gymnastics
StaffQualified staff
MoreFounded 1984
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Apple Tree Early Child Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sioux County has a median price of $160 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Sioux County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$160
Home daycare$108

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$106

Preschool

Center$138
Home daycare$106

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$103

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Apple Tree Early Child Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#51852
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 17, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  3. Feb 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)b

      “All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.8(2)e

      “Ratio maintained during mealtimes and outdoor activities at the center.”
  4. Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  5. Jan 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(5)

      “Food preparation and storage procedures are consistent with NHSPS.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  6. Jan 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”

Copied from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Apple Tree Early Child Center

Is Apple Tree Early Child Center licensed?

Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Apple Tree Early Child Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Apple Tree Early Child Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 5 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 Tree Early Child Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Apple Tree Early Child Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 722-4335 to ask.

What is Apple Tree Early Child Center's phone number?

(712) 722-4335.

Where is Apple Tree Early Child Center?

Sioux Center, IA.

Sources: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).