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Texas HHSC records list 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated May 8, 2026.
The same records list 18 cited deficiencies dated November 10, 2023 to March 5, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 9 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 4 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 14 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 18 cited deficiencies for The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 9 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-08.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 9 |
| Medium | 7 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-03-05 · 746.1309(g) · 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.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-09
2025-04-01 · 746.1107(2) · 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 at inspection
2025-03-14 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
Correction date recorded: 2025-03-17
2026-03-05 · 746.1309(g) · Medium Low
Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-09. Correction verified: 2026-03-09.
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
2025-04-01 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-03-14 · 746.801(10) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
2025-03-14 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-19. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
2025-03-14 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-14. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
2025-03-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
2025-03-14 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-14. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
2025-03-14 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
2025-03-14 · 746.1013(c) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
2025-03-14 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-19. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
2025-03-14 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
The director did not have a time sheets.
2024-10-29 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-12. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
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
2024-10-29 · 746.1111 · Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-29. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
2024-10-29 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-31. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
2024-10-29 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-10-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-10-29 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-05. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
2023-11-10 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-11-10 · 746.3501(5) · Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-11-29 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-29. Correction verified: 2022-12-13.
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
2022-11-29 · 746.2207(c)(1) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-29. Correction verified: 2022-12-13.
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.
2022-11-16 · 746.1111 · Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-28. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
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.
2022-11-16 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-16. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
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.
2022-11-16 · 746.2207(c)(1) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-16. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
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.
2022-11-16 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-16. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
2021-12-06 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-10.
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.
2021-12-06 · 746.2419(3) · High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-10.
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.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1169041
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.