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State records list 7 cited deficiencies dated August 28, 2025 to January 13, 2026 (1 High, 2 Medium High, 4 Medium risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 7 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for The Apple Tree School in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 2 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-26.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 2 |
| Medium | 4 |
| 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.
2026-01-13 · 745.651(1) · 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.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-13
2026-01-12 · 746.1701 · 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…
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-10
2026-01-12 · 746.1605(1) · 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…
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-10
2026-01-13 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-13. Correction verified: 2026-01-13.
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not inactivated.
2026-01-12 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-13. Correction verified: 2026-01-22.
The director is not documenting the days and hours worked.
2026-01-12 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-10. Correction verified: 2026-02-25.
There were 18 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.
2026-01-12 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-10. Correction verified: 2026-02-25.
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.
2026-01-12 · 746.1701 · Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-10. Correction verified: 2026-02-25.
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.
2025-12-18 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-19. Correction verified: 2026-01-13.
The caregiver in charge did not have access to the children's records.
2025-08-28 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-28. Correction verified: 2025-09-08.
A 6 month old infant was sleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a blanket.
2023-09-07 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-21. Correction verified: 2023-09-21.
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not have documentation that orientaion was completed.
2023-09-07 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-21. Correction verified: 2023-09-21.
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not documentation showing that preservice was completed.
2023-02-07 · 746.2909(1) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child was observed laying in the doorway during naptime. The child was removed from blocking the doorway.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=155432
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.