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Anderson, IN 46016 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Applecritters North
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Applecritters North
Applecritters North is a licensed child care center in Anderson, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Applecritters North
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 52 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100250
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
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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Nov 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“During file review, 3 of 3 staff files were missing documenation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(a) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Positive classroom management and discipline
“During file review, 3 of 3 staff files were missing documentation of 12 hours annual in-service training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“Infant bottle were not labeled, dated or covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances
“The wall behind the toilet is starting to buckle and there is gapping between the baseboard and flooring.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Lysol spray, clorox wipes, spray comet, and hand sanitizer were being stored in unlocked cabinets on low shelves accesible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(c) The center shall provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks
“Several of the sinks are not warming up at all. The sink on the left hand side of the back bathroom did not have running water at all.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-140(m) At all meals, adults shall be seated at each table to supervise
“At lunchtime, the teachers were not sitting and conversing/ supervising the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
“The back fence had some places that were coming loose and need reconnected.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-407 Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings
“Several ceiling tiles throughout the building had evidence of water damage/ water spots.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-407 Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings
“Several ceiling tiles throughout the building had evidence of water damage/ water spots.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms
“There is some water damage in the back bathroom making the wall bow out and separating the baseboard from the floor/wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member present with children did not have current consent form on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-21(c)(2)(b) The director shall meet one (1) of the following minimum education and experience qualifications: Any bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university must include one (1) of the following: A CDA
“Director does not have documentation of educational requirements for director qualifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“At arrival all children ages toddler to 5 were on the playground together with one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-131(i) The infant and toddler outdoor play space must be separate from that of older children
“At arrival all children ages toddler to 5 were on the playground together with one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-101(b) The center shall cover electrical outlets or otherwise make them shockproof in all areas accessible by children
“In the front lobby and in the back of the main classroom, outlet covers were missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food
“Staff were not wearing aprons/smocks/hair nets when preparing or serving lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-118(c) Proper cleaning shall be provided to minimize attraction of insects to food sources
“There was evidence of mouse droppings under the kitchen sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-139(e) Food shall be cut up in small pieces no larger than one-fourth () inch cube
“At lunch time, the food being served in the toddler room was not cut up into small pieces. The food being served was larger than 1/4 inch cubes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member present with children did not have current fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
“Diapers and food products were being thrown in the same trash can with uncovered without a lid in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(p) The center shall properly install a hand washing sink in the kitchen. The center shall supply soap and disposable towels from a dispenser or an electric hand dryer by the sink
“The handwashing sink in the kitchen was covered by trays and did not have any soap available at it or paper towel.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-49(a) Age grouping policies apply at all times except as in subsection (f)
“At arrival all children ages toddler to 5 were on the playground together with one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Applecritters North
Is Applecritters North licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Applecritters North last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Applecritters North had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Applecritters North care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Applecritters North accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Applecritters North's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Applecritters North cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 649-5717 to ask.
What is Applecritters North's phone number?
(765) 649-5717.
Where is Applecritters North?
2025 N Madison Avenue, Anderson, IN 46012. The nearest other daycare we list is Kingdom Blessings Daycare, 1.1 miles away.