Apples For Catepillars

NAMPA, IDChild Care CenterLicensed

5.0based on state inspection data
Est. price$850/mo

Contact information

Address1023 N Horton St, Nampa, ID, 83651

CityNAMPA, ID 83651

Phone208-9214166

Operating details

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1023 N Horton St, Nampa, ID, 83651, NAMPA, ID 83651

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026

  • High12
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 5. Immunization Records

    At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual, Follow-Up) on June 16th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 6/16/2026
  2. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

    At time of follow up inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan are current. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual, Follow-Up) on June 16th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 6/16/2026
  3. Medium risk6/16/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal

    At time of follow up inspection, the faucet handle in the bathroom adjacent to the infant room was repaired and functional. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual, Follow-Up) on June 16th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 6/16/2026
  4. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety

    At time of follow up inspection, the blind strings were installed further on the wall so that they are inaccessible to children. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual, Follow-Up) on June 16th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 6/16/2026
  5. High risk6/16/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision

    At time of follow up inspection, a lock from the daycare side was installed. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual, Follow-Up) on June 16th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 6/16/2026
  6. High risk5/18/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision

    At time of inspection, the occupants of the second suite of the building have direct access to children and do not have a background check. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on May 18th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk5/18/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 5. Immunization Records

    At time of inspection, provider is not current on ten immunization records. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on May 18th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk5/18/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

    At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan are not up to date. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on May 18th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium risk5/18/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing

    At time of inspection, dishwashing procedures did not meet standards. Provider was educated on proper dishwashing procedures. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on May 18th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 5/18/2026
  10. High risk5/18/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances

    At time of inspection, hazardous substances were accessible to children. Provider corrected on-site and and installed child locks. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on May 18th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 5/18/2026
  11. Medium risk5/18/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal

    At time of inspection, the faucet handle in the bathroom adjacent to the infant room is broken. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on May 18th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected
  12. Medium risk5/18/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 20. Handwashing Facilities

    At time of inspection, there was no soap at the handwashing facilities in the infant room. Provider corrected on-site and stocked with soap. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on May 18th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 5/18/2026
  13. Medium-High risk5/18/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety

    At time of inspection, blind strings are loose and accessible to children in the infant room. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on May 18th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected
  14. High risk4/30/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib

    At time of investigation, Child to staff ratio was observed to be in compliance at the time of the investigation. Safe sleep handouts were provided to Yvette at the time of the investigation to post in the infant room. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on April 30th, 2026. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
  15. High risk4/30/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision

    At time of follow up investigation, provider is current on background checks. One staff member without a background check is not working until the background check has cleared. All other staff observed to have proper clearances at follow up investigation. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on April 30th, 2026. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
  16. High risk4/30/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 3. Child-Staff Ratio

    At time of follow up investigation, Child to staff ratio was observed to be in compliance at the time of the investigation. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on April 30th, 2026. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
  17. High risk4/2/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision

    At time of investigation, provider is not current on background checks. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on April 2nd, 2026. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected
  18. High risk4/2/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 3. Child-Staff Ratio

    At time of investigation, a provider was providing care to children alone without a valid CPR certification. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on April 2nd, 2026. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected
  19. High risk4/2/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib

    At time of inspection, a child was sleeping in a bouncer. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on April 2nd, 2026. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected
  20. High risk4/1/2026

    Substantiated incident: Supervision and Safe Sleep Concerns (Health and Safety, Supervision Concern)

    Idaho department of health and welfare staff observed concerns with safe sleep and supervision concerns due to staff not having proper clearances. The health department performed an investigation and observed infants not following safe sleep procedures and there was a staff member on-site without the required clearances. Resolution: The health department informed provider of safe sleep practices and a handout was given to post in the infant room. No sleeping infants were observed at follow up investigation. One staff member without a background check is not working until the background check has cleared. All other staff observed to have proper clearances at follow up investigation. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW) substantiated incident report.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety

    At time of follow up inspection, shelves have been anchored. The issue of one door not having a child lock has not been resolved. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Initial, Follow-Up) on June 10th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

    At time of follow up inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan are current. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Initial, Follow-Up) on June 10th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid

    At time of follow up inspection, copies of current CPR/First Aid records were on-site. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Initial, Follow-Up) on June 10th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 6/10/2025
  4. High risk6/10/2025

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision

    At time of follow up inspection, copies of current background checks were on-site. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Initial, Follow-Up) on June 10th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 6/10/2025
  5. High risk6/9/2025

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision

    At time of inspection, no physical copies of background checks were on-site. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Initial) on June 9th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
20Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$850/month

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Typical prices in Idaho run about $724/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Idaho by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: NAMPA
  • Type: Child Care Center

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