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Apple Tree Child Care
Baltimore, MD
· Baltimore City County
Edmondson Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21228
Quick Facts
Capacity
58 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 788-5902
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
252895
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 2 - Baltimore City
Reviews
Parent
2014-04-18 13:39:44
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
This center needs some major sprucing it. It is not colorful and stimulating as preschool should be. More money and time needs to be put into this center smh my child will definitely not be going. For 180 bucks I expected way more.
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About the Provider
Appletree Childcare and Learning Center
provides Early Childhood experiences that offer loving care, social development and a quality learning environment for
...Infants, Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers
provides Early Childhood experiences that offer loving care, social development and a quality learning environment for
...Infants, Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Program was not able to give LS a copy the of the enrollment record during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns that were posted were not being followed. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a substitute log for staff members who were covering for teachers that were out. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 10 children in the toddler room 3. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed tire marks on the floor from the cribs in infant room 1 and infant room 2. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Director does not have a set schedule and the director was not present during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.13B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a substitute in place for toddler room 3 and twos room 5. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Infant room 2 was out of ratio. Toddler room 3 was out of ratio and was left without qualified teacher. Twos' room 5 was left without qualified teacher. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Infant room 2 was out of ratio. Toddler room 3 was out of ratio and was left without qualified teacher. Twos' room 5 was left without qualified teacher. LS observed a teacher in the preschool room laying down at nap time. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Toddler room 3 did not have a qualified teacher. Twos' room 5 did not have a qualified teacher. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Toddler room 3 was out of ratio and was left without qualified teacher. Twos' room 5 was left without qualified teacher. Infant room 2 was out of ratio. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a infant teacher alone with 4 infants in infant room 2. LS observed an aide left alone with 10 toddlers toddler room 3. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.08A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Toddler room 3 was out of ratio at nap time and did not have a qualified teacher. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Open |
| Findings: LS observed classroom 4 (two's) and classroom 6 (pre-k) over capacity. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.04.01B | Open |
| Findings: LS observed room 4 (twos and room 6 (pre-k) over capacity. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06A | Open |
| Findings: LS observed classroom 4 (twos) and classroom 6 (pre-k) over capacity. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Open |
| Findings: LS did not observe an emergency escape plan in every room. Program will post a copy in every room and send a picture. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a new staff member working the toddler room without notification to LS. LS has not received any required paperwork or information for the new staff member. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a wire hanging from the fence on the playground as well as a cup and a wipe on the playground. Parts of the fence on the playground are broken and the paint is chipped. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed broken toys on the playground. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.06.13B | Corrected |
| Findings: Director initially was not able to call in a substitute or aide to come in for sub for a staff member who was out. Director has 5 aides listed but no substitutes. Director was able to call a aide in and she came to fill in a hour and a half later. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed two aides in the two year old room without a certified teacher. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a teacher working alone with 5 infants in the infant room. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 1 crib in the infant room with broken wheels. Several of the cribs in both of the infant rooms has chipped paint around the top of the crib. It appears infants maybe chewing paint off of the cribs. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.04E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed cribs in infant room and toddler room without plexiglass. The cribs were placed directly next to each other without the plexiglass barrier. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.04E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed cribs place directly next to each other without plexiglass barrier. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B | Open |
| Findings: did not have training | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Open |
| Findings: dodi not have training | |||
| 2021-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon review of a percentage of children's records, program needs to review all children's records to ensure Part I/II are in all files, Lead screenings and documentation that the Guide to Regulated Child Care. Program should send statement of correction ASAP stating that all files have been reviewed and missing paperwork has been added. | |||
| 2021-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, program needs to add phone in the Infant #1 and Toddler Room. Program should send corrections to LS ASAP showing phones have been added in each room. | |||
| 2021-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, program had 3 aides in a Toddler room. Program reports that assigned teacher is out until Monday. Program should confirm with licensing specialist when qualified teacher returns to Toddler Classroom. | |||
| 2021-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, program reports having activity plans that address schedule and eating times but not developmental needs and the plan is not reviewed with parents. Program needs to create complete individualized activity plans for each infant and toddler enrolled in the program. Plans should include primary assignment, normal pattern of activities, sleeping, eating, child's needs capabilities and developmental needs. Program should send in verification that these plans have been created for the infants and toddlers at the center. Program should work on sending this in ASAP. | |||
| 2021-03-26 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon inspection, program does not have emergency escape routes posted in classrooms. Program should ensure emergency escape routes are posted in each classroom clearly identifying out to exit the building from that classroom. Program should send documentation of correction to the LS ASAP. | |||
| 2020-05-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint: Teacher A made a post about how she observed Teacher B spray an infant in care with Lysol. Teacher A confirmed the complaint and said Teacher B sprayed the one year old child on the leg while she was holding her, yet Teacher A did not report the incident. The program (including the staff members involved) were informed of how they are mandated reporters and they are to report any incidents/allegations of abuse to the protective services unit or law enforcement. Program was also informed that staff members should not only contact the required agencies but also intervene (in a safe manner) when/if they see a child in care being treated inappropriately by another staff member/person associated with the child care center. This specialist recommends the program to have staff members take a training on reporting abuse, neglect and injurious treatment. See allegations of the complaint in the remarks section. | |||
| 2020-05-22 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint: Teacher A made a post about how she observed Teacher B spray an infant in care with Lysol. Teacher A confirmed the complaint and said Teacher B sprayed the one year old child on the leg while she was holding her. Teacher B was not providing adequate supervision and care to the child in care by spraying the child with an item used for cleaning/sanitizing surfaces, nor did Teacher A help by not intervening when she observed the incident take place. Program shall ensure that each child in care receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of the child. Staff members were questioned about how they would feel if someone were to do that to someone they knew/or their family members and both stated they would not like it. See the allegations of the complaint within the remarks section. | |||
| 2020-05-22 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: The program is currently waiting on the request for the second toddler room to be approved by this specialist's supervisor, yet the room was already being used for care. The director states when she went online she noticed the program's capacity appeared to have been increased, so she assumed the request had been approved. Specialist informed the director no changes can be made (rooms can be used for care) until she receives written approval (updated license) from OCC. Upon my arrival to the program there were no children in the room. However, there was bedding on the cribs, children's cups in the refrigerator, coats being held in reserve, soiled/wet diapers in the diaper pail and teachers grabbing items from the room. The director also admitted to using the room for part time children in care, as well. Please note their were no children in the room at the time of the inspection. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: This specialist observed a broken toilet seat with tape wrapped around it, gates to the rooms with loose hinges and walls that need patching from the constant wear and tear from the gates in use. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: A portion of the fence that surrounds the outdoor activity area was leaning over as if someone might have hit with a car and other portions of the fence were missing (holes). The door leading to the outdoor activity area had some exposed nails sticking out from the bottom. Program has been informed about how the outdoor activity area needs to be suitable for play, for all children in care. The outdoor activity area has woodchips for its turf and some of the wood chips are large. Not to mention the program wants to expand the capacity for more children under age 2. Specialist recommends splitting the outdoor activity area up by having a portion of it covered with wood chips (appropriate sized/within a barrier) and the other half covered with padding, so the toddlers can crawl and/or walk freely. Program needs to work on fixing the outdoor activity area immediately. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: This specialist observed swings with rusted chains, several broken toys and a small slide with a broken step in the outdoor activity area approved for care. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Open |
| Findings: The director did not complete 12 hours of training per her full year of employment last year. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Open |
| Findings: There were several teachers that did not complete their 12 hours of training per their full year of employment, last year. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Open |
| Findings: There were aides that did not complete their 6 hours of training per full year of employment, last year. Correct Immediately. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: This specialist noticed the toddler room had 10 children marked present on the attendance sheet on the day of the inspection. When this specialist questioned the staff member (in the room) about who were assigned to the 10 children in care, the staff member said it was three teachers assigned to the 10 toddlers. When staff/child ratios are not being followed, supervision is lacking. Corrected while on site. When this specialist questioned the staff member about the situation, the room was in capacity at the time. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: When this specialist first walked into the program, there were 2 aides caring for the children in the toddler room. The director was on her way to the room, when this specialist was on her way to the office. All rooms shall have qualified child care teachers present at all times. The director report the qualified staff member had just walked out of the room. Corrected while on site. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon arrival to the program, there were two staff members in the room with 9 toddlers. The director walked into the room upon this specialist arrival to the program. Also, this specialist noticed the toddler room had 10 children marked present on the attendance sheet on the day of the inspection. When this specialist questioned who were assigned to the 10 children in care, the one staff member said it was three teachers assigned to the 10 toddlers that were in care. Corrected while on site. The director stood in the room until the assigned teacher came back. There were only 9 toddlers in the room when this specialist was present at the program. Correction made while on site. | |||
| 2020-01-28 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Program is currently storing items in the bathrooms use for care. The toddler bathroom contained chairs (including chairs with food trays), bags and other items. The preschool bathroom contained a big trash bag that was sitting right next to one of the toilets intended for care. Correct Immediately. | |||
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