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Texas HHSC records list 9 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 7, 2026.
The same records list 13 cited deficiencies dated June 14, 2024 to June 10, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 8 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 4 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 9 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 8 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-07.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| 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.
2026-06-10 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
The safety seats observed in two transportation vehicles were expired. Safety seats observed were manufactured ranged from between 2011-2015. One safety seat observed expired, 03/03/2018.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-24
2026-06-10 · 746.4907(a)(2) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The pre-k/schoolers playground area loose fill was not maintained properly, in which dirt was exposed.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-24
2026-06-10 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
One out of two transportation vehicles observed did not have a working alarm system.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-24
2026-06-10 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-23.
One out of two transportation vehicles observed did not have a working alarm system.
2026-06-10 · 746.4907(a)(2) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
The pre-k/schoolers playground area loose fill was not maintained properly, in which dirt was exposed.
2026-06-10 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
The safety seats observed in two transportation vehicles were expired. Safety seats observed were manufactured ranged from between 2011-2015. One safety seat observed expired, 03/03/2018.
2026-04-16 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two cribs in the infant classroom did not have snug fitting sheets during the walkthrough. One infant was observed napping in one out of the two cribs observed with loose fitting sheets. Sheets on the infant mattress were replaced during the inspection.
2026-04-14 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Several bags of mulch were observed on the pre-K playground area near the slide and underneath the play structure, posing a risk for a tripping hazard to children. While Licensing staff was present, the mulch bags were removed from children access.
2025-06-11 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
2025-06-11 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-02. Correction verified: 2025-07-23.
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training
2025-06-11 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: 2025-06-26.
The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.
2025-06-11 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
2025-06-11 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-02. Correction verified: 2025-07-23.
The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Information regarding field trips 3. Parents Rights 4. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns with the director 5. Procedures for parents to participate with the center's activities 6. Information on how parents may access Minimum Standards and the correct HHSC website. 7. Staff vaccination policy 8. Procedures to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.
2024-06-14 · 746.5015(c) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services.
2024-06-14 · 746.2101(a) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-17. Correction verified: 2024-07-03.
One staff was observed with 5 children, 2-4 years of age amongst two pools. The staff did not have additonal staff present to assist in case of an emergency.
2024-06-14 · 746.301(7) · High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-17. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
During the walkthrough, Licensing staff observed two inflatable pools on site. Licensing staff was not notified, and/or informed of pool services offered at the childcare facility.
2023-02-03 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-03. Correction verified: 2023-02-03.
The employee list was not validated by January 15th.
2022-12-09 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-30. Correction verified: 2022-12-20.
The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.
2022-11-09 · 746.1203(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-12-09.
One caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the infants in which they were responsible for. A total of 2 infants were present in the classroom.
2022-10-26 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-23. Correction verified: 2022-12-23.
Infant sheets observed in two cribs were loose and contained food stains. Extra padding was observed underneath infant sheets, which was the incorrect size. Infant sheets that were dirty were removed and replaced while present.
2022-10-26 · 746.3313(2) · Medium
Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-12-09.
On 11/09/2022 children were observed having ramen noodles, corn, and cantaloupe for lunch. The food menu for Wednesday was documented to serve turkey grilled cheese, corns, and fresh fruit. There were not substitutions documented on the food menu.
2022-05-10 · 746.605(3) · Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One out of five children records observed did not include a start/admission date. The Director retrieved the start date from the computer system.
2022-05-10 · 746.1605 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two children were observed in the infant classroom. One child was 3 years of age, and the other child was an infant, 8 months of age.
2021-10-29 · 746.501(a)(18)(C) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-05. Correction verified: 2021-11-05.
The operational policies observed did not contain the type of physical activities that the operation will provide to children enrolled/present. The operation did not address alternate physical activities in case of bad weather conditions.
2021-10-29 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-16. Correction verified: 2021-11-05.
The operation has not obtained the required annual sanitation inspection. The previous operation contained a health report dated 11/12/2020. The operation will serve meals, and is required to have an updated sanitation inspection.
2021-10-29 · 746.501(a)(19) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-05. Correction verified: 2021-11-05.
The operational policies did not contain information pertaining to applying cream to children in care. The operational policies did not discuss requirements pertaining to diaper cream, insect repellant, and/or sunscreen.
2021-10-29 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-05. Correction verified: 2021-11-05.
Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.
2021-10-29 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-08. Correction verified: 2021-12-02.
The fire inspection had not been completed for the new operation. The previous operation obtained a fire inspection on 3/17/2021. The operation has made changes to the infant classroom, which calls for a current fire inspection.
2021-10-29 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-10. Correction verified: 2021-11-05.
One caregiver observed within the Pre-K age group did not have a current CPR/First-aid certification. The caregiver was observed with 8 children, 3-4 years of age.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1388897
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.