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The Red Apple Child Care Center

Bettendorf, IA4.7· 23 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$168

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About

About The Red Apple Child Care Center

The Red Apple Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Bettendorf, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
MoreFounded 1997
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Red Apple Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Scott County has a median price of $168 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Scott County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$168
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$145
Home daycare$111

Preschool

Center$145
Home daycare$111

School age

Center$116
Home daycare$107

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 The Red Apple Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#21020
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2

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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See all 8 visits
  1. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)

      “The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
  3. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)

      “The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
  5. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 20, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  7. Mar 15, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)

      “The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

      “Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

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

      109.12(5)b

      “• Infants diapered in a sanitary manner as needed in central diapering area. • One changing table for every 15 infants/toddlers needing diaper changes. • Diapering, sanitation, and handwashing procedures posted and implemented in central diapering area.”
    • Safe sleep

      109.12(5)e

      “The provider shall follow safe sleep practices recommended by AAP for infants under one year of age: • Infants shall always be placed on their back for sleep. • Infants shall be placed on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission federal standards. • Infants shall not be allowed to sleep on a bed, sofa, air mattress or other soft surface. No child will be allowed to sleep in any items not designed for sleeping but not limited to, an infant seat, car seat, swing, bouncy seat. • No toys, soft objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or loose bedding shall be allowed in the sleeping area with the infant. • No co-sleeping shall be allowed. • Sleeping infants shall be actively observed by sight and sound. • If an alternate sleeping position is needed, a signed physician or physician assistant authorization with statement of medical reason is required.”
  8. Feb 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 The Red Apple Child Care Center

Is The Red Apple Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was The Red Apple Child Care Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Red Apple Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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 The Red Apple Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Red Apple Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (563) 332-3505 to ask.

What is The Red Apple Child Care Center's phone number?

(563) 332-3505.

Where is The Red Apple Child Care Center?

Bettendorf, IA.

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