Apple Tree Early Child Center
- 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.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six-week-old infant through the school-age child
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Six-week-old infant through the school-age child |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Swimming lessons and gymnastics |
| Staff | Qualified staff |
| More | Founded 1984 |
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).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Apple Tree Early Child Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #51852
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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- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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.”
109.9(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.”
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.”
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.”
109.8(2)e
“Ratio maintained during mealtimes and outdoor activities at the center.”
- Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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.”
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.”
109.15(5)
“Food preparation and storage procedures are consistent with NHSPS.”
109.10(1)a
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.”
Jan 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
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.”
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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.