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Appletree Right Steps

1102 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN 479783.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
91
open each week
5 days

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About Appletree Right Steps

Appletree Right Steps is a licensed child care center in Rensselaer, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 91 children.

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

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 6 years
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
91 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:00a-6:00p”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 6 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity91 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Appletree Right Steps has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Appletree Right Steps

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
91 children
License number
#1101250
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

      “2 staff do not have drug screen test results available. One staff does not have a physical on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

  6. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Infant left inside unsupervised during a fire drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Infant left inside during fire drill putting the child at a 1:0 ratio instead of the 4:1 allowed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

  9. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning 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 Appletree Right Steps

Is Appletree Right Steps 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 Appletree Right Steps last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Appletree Right Steps had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Appletree Right Steps care for?

91, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Appletree Right Steps accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Appletree Right Steps' 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 Appletree Right Steps cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 206-1542 to ask.

What is Appletree Right Steps' phone number?

(219) 206-1542.

Where is Appletree Right Steps?

1102 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN 47978. The nearest other daycare we list is Rensselaer Head Start, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).