The Apple Tree School

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 102 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• 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

536264

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

June 1998

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

13 inspections on record, most recent Feb 25, 2026. 7 of 18 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 745.651(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

    Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not inactivated.

    Corrected Jan 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 12, 2026Self-reported incident4 standards cited

  • 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    A child was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group on the following days: 12/8/25, 12/9/25, 12/10/25, 12/12/25, 12/15/25, 12/16/25 and 12/23/25. On these days the youngest child in the group was combined with children between the ages of 3-11 years old.

    Corrected Feb 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

    The center was out of compliance with ratios for when 12 or fewer children are in care on the following days: 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25, 12/11/25, 12/19/25, 12/23/25, 1/7/26, 1/8/26, 1/9/26 and 1/12/26. On these days there was one caregiver present with 8-12 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old.

    Corrected Feb 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    The director is not documenting the days and hours worked.

    Corrected Jan 13, 2026

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    There were 18 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.

    Corrected Feb 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1013(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

    The caregiver in charge did not have access to the children's records.

    Corrected Dec 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 22, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 28, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    A 6 month old infant was sleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a blanket.

    Corrected Aug 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 5, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Sep 7, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

    Four of the five employee files reviewed did not documentation showing that preservice was completed.

    Corrected Sep 21, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

    Four of the five employee files reviewed did not have documentation that orientaion was completed.

    Corrected Sep 21, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 7, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2909(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

    A child was observed laying in the doorway during naptime. The child was removed from blocking the doorway.

    Corrected Feb 7, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Feb 3, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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