Appletree is registered by the Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales for 40 children who are divided into three groups.
- Twelve babies from 0 to 2 years
- Twelve toddlers aged 2-3 years
- Sixteen pre-school children aged 3-5 years
Children numbers are strictly regulated so that the maximum legally permitted is not exceeded.
The minimum staffing ratios are:
- one adult to three children aged 0-2 years
- one adult to four children aged 2-3 years
- one adult to eight children aged 3-5 years