Rensselaer Head Start
967 E Leopold, Rensselaer, IN
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 6 weeks to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 91 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Appletree Right Steps has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
91, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 206-1542 to ask.
(219) 206-1542.
1102 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN 47978. The nearest other daycare we list is Rensselaer Head Start, 0.1 miles away.