Licensed center · Rio Grande City, TX
Apples And Bananas
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 53
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 1 other daycare within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 53 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
197 White Rock Loop, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County · 20 licensed daycares in 78582
Capacity rank 13 of 20 in this ZIP
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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
- 1668756
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- January 2019
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
9 inspections on record, most recent Jul 8, 2026. 7 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard.
Jul 8, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: Child maltreatment, SIDS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases.
Corrected Jul 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1403(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
A caregiver counted in ratio with a hire date of November 2025 did not have first aid and CPR.
Corrected Jul 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations.
Corrected Aug 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Sep 11, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing.
Corrected Sep 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity.
Corrected Sep 11, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 11, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One record was not avialable for review.
Corrected Oct 20, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 25, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1313Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Time Period of Training
Updated annual training hours were not available for review.
Corrected Nov 15, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time.
Corrected Oct 25, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22
Corrected Nov 10, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1313Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Dec 17, 2021Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs.
Corrected Dec 17, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Nov 19, 2021Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020.
Corrected Nov 26, 2021
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
Documentation of drill not available for review, caregiver stated drills last practiced in August when school started.
Corrected Nov 26, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2415(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room.
Corrected Nov 19, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection.
Corrected Nov 19, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1329(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings.
Corrected Nov 26, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(c)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Child in room sleeping with television on a TV program was playing, and a video game remote observed next to sleeping child. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off and controller picked up.
Corrected Nov 19, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.607Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Signed Admission Form
5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures.
Corrected Nov 26, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
17 standards cited across 9 inspections, most recently Jul 8, 2026. All 17 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High16%
- Medium High529%
- Medium741%
- Medium Low212%
- Low212%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 2 of 9 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 6 of 17 findings, 11 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 8, 2026
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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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