The Apple Tree Daycare, INC. III

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 144 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1557927

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

July 2015

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

12 inspections on record, most recent May 8, 2026. 8 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• May 8, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1309(g)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%

    Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.

    Corrected Mar 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 22, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

    An employee was responsible for supervising a group of children; however, this individual does not fulfill the educational requirements necessary to qualify as a caregiver. Corrected at Inspection: A qualified caregiver was placed in the classroom.

    Corrected Apr 1, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Mar 14, 2025Inspection9 standards cited

  • 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

    Corrected Mar 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1013(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge

    Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    The director did not have a time sheets.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.

    Corrected Mar 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2207(c)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.

    Corrected Mar 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

    There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.

    Corrected Mar 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 29, 2024Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.1111Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Education Outside of U.S.

    1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.

    Corrected Nov 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

    Carbon Monoxide Detector had not been tested for the year 2024. *This was corrected at inspection when the Carbon Monoxide Detector was tested and in compliance.

    Corrected Oct 29, 2024, at the inspection

  • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records Maintained

    9 out of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing the following: 1) Admission Date 2) Emergency Contact Address, Special Care Statement, Healthcare Provider Statement, Immunization Information 3) Emergency Contact other than a parent 4) Emergency Contact Address, Emergency Care Authorization, Special Care Statement 5) Date of Admission, Special Care Statement 6) Date of Admission, 7) Date of Admission, Name of School/Address/Phone Number 8) Date of Admission, Address of Emergecny Contact, Special Care Statement, School information, Healthcare Statement, Immunization records, Permission to ride bus/walk 9) Iimmunization Records

    Corrected Nov 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.

    Corrected Nov 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.

    Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 10, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.3501(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name

    In the toddler classroom there was an ointment in one of the children's cubbies that was not labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper ointment.

    Corrected Nov 10, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    In the infant classroom there was a garbage can that was accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the trash can from the classroom.

    Corrected Nov 10, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 29, 2022Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.2207(c)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

    A Pre-K child was observed using caregiver's phone to watch videos not related to planned activities. NOTE: Phone was removed and activities were resumed.

    Corrected Nov 29, 2022

  • 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.

    Corrected Nov 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.2426Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    Three out of nine infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices (swings). Children were not removed as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers removing children from restrictive devices.

    Corrected Nov 16, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1111Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Education Outside of U.S.

    Documentation of education outside of U.S. for one caregiver does not provide proof of high school or GED completion. Documentation of education outside of U.S. for another caregiver was not translated to English.

    Corrected Nov 28, 2022

  • 746.2419(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.

    Corrected Nov 16, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2207(c)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

    Two groups of children were observed watching cartoons on television not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers switching TV shows to material related to planned activities.

    Corrected Nov 16, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 6, 2021Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.2419(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

    An infant's bottle was being supported by a blanket while infant was feeding on a restrictive device. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as infant began to be fed by a caregiver.

    Corrected Dec 6, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Three children under the age for 2 were observed watching television during a transition in the toddler classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as television was turned off and another activity was initiated.

    Corrected Dec 6, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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