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Licensed center · Houston, TX

The Apple Tree Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 90
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Drop-in care

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5310 Palmetto St
Houston, TX 77081 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
90 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
8 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 90 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care

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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
1790036
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
July 2024
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
Yes
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Jul 2, 2026. 3 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 13, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Mar 7, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jan 30, 2025Inspection6 standards cited
    • 746.1205(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months

      Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.

      Corrected Feb 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.

      Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2419(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels

      Corrected Feb 6, 2025

    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.

      Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4601(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

      During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.

      Corrected Feb 4, 2025

  • Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 7, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.

      Corrected Apr 23, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Policies Comply with Rules

      Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023, at the inspection

Cited standards by risk level

8 standards cited across 8 inspections, most recently Jul 2, 2026. All 8 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High113%
  • Medium High450%
  • Medium338%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
5 of 8 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 8 findings, 7 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jan 30, 2025, 3 clean visits since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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