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Apples Greatest Beginnings 1
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About Apples Greatest Beginnings 1
Apple's Greatest Beginnings Play-Based Center
Apples Greatest Beginnings 1 is a long-standing Austin childcare center that has served local families since 2009. The program implements 'Apple's Curriculum,' which emphasizes school readiness through fundamental skills such as name recognition, counting to 100, and early literacy. With a licensed capacity of 35 children, the center maintains a community-focused environment near the Milwood Branch Library and Balcones District Park. Operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the facility offers care for a wide age range, including infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarteners, and school-age students. The center is currently a 3-star Texas Rising Star provider. Families seeking enrollment are encouraged to contact the director, Sharon Baker, to discuss availability and current program specifics.
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Safety Record
As of early 2024, Apples Greatest Beginnings 1 maintains a valid state license (Operation ID: 903988) with an initial license date of January 27, 2009. State records indicate the facility has undergone at least 9 inspections with 2 resulting reports, though specific violation details are not publicly detailed in recent news or major incident reports. No major safety-related news incidents, closures, or legal cases were identified for this location.
Parent Reputation
The facility generally has a reputation as a long-standing community center, currently holding a 3-star Texas Rising Star (TRS) certification, which is down from a previous 4-star rating. Parent feedback is limited; while some aggregator sites describe it as 'beloved,' a significant 1-star review from 2018 criticized the infant room caregiver as 'cold' and 'harsh.' Most parents are encouraged to contact the center directly for current references given the lack of recent public reviews.
Staff Insights
Sharon Baker is the listed Program Director for the facility. No specific employee reviews from platforms like Glassdoor or Indeed were found for this location, and there is no verifiable information regarding staff turnover or specific management practices.
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