Red Apple Private School & Childcare

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77074
Street address: 7605 Bissonnet St
Phone: (713) 771-7913
Capacity: 129
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 18, 2007
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 31 cited deficiencies dated March 7, 2024 to April 8, 2026 (8 High, 18 Medium High, 3 Medium, 2 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 9 corrected at inspection, 22 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information (746.5617(a)(2))
Cited April 8, 2026 (correction date recorded: April 15, 2026; correction verified April 10, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The van used to transport children lacked emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information for eleven children.
High risk · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child (746.5617(a)(4))
Cited April 8, 2026 (correction date recorded: April 15, 2026; correction verified April 10, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The van used to transport children lacked parent names, parent telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers for eleven children.
High risk · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity (746.1205(a)(4))
Cited March 28, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 28, 2025; correction verified April 10, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The inspector observed pre-K and school-age caregivers leaving their groups unsupervised. A caregiver said the pre-K teacher supervised both groups while the school-age caregiver escorted toddlers to another room.
High risk · Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers (746.2401(6))
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 13, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Two infants were observed sleeping in cribs with bibs on.
High risk · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible (746.2426(a)(2))
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 6, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A seven-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a baby swing and was then moved to a crib. A caregiver said the infant had been asleep for approximately three minutes before the inspector arrived.
High risk · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher (746.5617(a)(5))
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 6, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An unsecured fire extinguisher was observed under the front passenger seat of a vehicle. Another vehicle had an unsecured fire extinguisher next to the driver's seat.
High risk · Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children (746.5617(a)(1))
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 6, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An updated list of children being transported was not available on either vehicle.
High risk · Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children (746.3701(9))
Cited March 7, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Buckets of mop water were observed within children's reach.
Medium High risk · Annual Sanitation Inspection (746.3401(a))
Cited April 8, 2026 (correction date recorded: April 22, 2026; correction verified April 17, 2026).
What the record describes: The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 12, 2025.
Medium High risk · Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection (746.3405)
Cited April 8, 2026 (correction date recorded: April 8, 2026; correction verified April 22, 2026).
What the record describes: A staff member used the kitchen stove to cook food for children. The local health department had previously identified the stove as unapproved and required its removal, and the operation had told the department it was not being used.
Medium High risk · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current (746.613(b))
Cited April 8, 2026 (correction date recorded: April 22, 2026; correction verified April 13, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: One enrolled child needed an updated immunization record.
Medium High risk · Janitorial duties (746.1203(3)(C))
Cited March 28, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 28, 2025; correction verified April 10, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver cleaned a room while children played and ran around it, saying they were cleaning after a meal. No food was observed on the floor or tables, and cleaning spray was within reach on the handwashing sink.
Medium High risk · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident (746.5607(b))
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 6, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: One vehicle had 4 booster seats that expired between 2010 and 2021. Another vehicle had 7 expired booster seats dated between 2010 and 2019.
Medium High risk · First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation (746.4001)
Cited March 6, 2025 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The first aid kits on both vehicles were missing tweezers.
Medium High risk · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional (746.3819)
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 20, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a plan on file.
Medium High risk · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary (746.3317)
Cited March 6, 2025 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: Hotdog buns with an expiration date of 2/26/25 were observed in the kitchen.
Medium High risk · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained (746.4907(d))
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: April 14, 2025; correction verified April 10, 2025).
What the record describes: Loose-fill surfacing was not properly maintained, and the tarp underneath it was exposed.
Medium High risk · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment (746.3407)
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 20, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025).
What the record describes: A vent cover was missing in a room, and a vent cover in another room was falling down. A light switch was missing its cover plate.
Medium High risk · Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap (746.4805(d))
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 20, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025).
What the record describes: A playground climbing structure overlapped the use zone of other climbing structures.
Medium High risk · One Seat Belt Per Person (746.5613)
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 6, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025).
What the record describes: The inspector observed 14 children exiting a vehicle with only 13 seats and seat belts available.
Medium High risk · Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans (746.403(b))
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 6, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation did not have a posted list for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Medium High risk · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering (746.3417(3))
Cited March 7, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A child's hands were not washed after diapering.
Medium High risk · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired (746.4751(c))
Cited March 7, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 21, 2024; correction verified April 22, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An unstable refrigerator in the infant room posed a tipping hazard. An outdoor slide had cracks at its end, and a toilet seat in the girls' restroom had a loose screw at the back.
Medium High risk · Medication Records - Name of Medication (746.3805(c)(2))
Cited March 7, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The medication log did not include the name of a medication administered to a child.
Medium High risk · Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions (746.605(13)(A))
Cited March 7, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: One child's file did not contain completed information about limitations or restrictions.
Medium High risk · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink (746.2419(8))
Cited March 7, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Bottles were observed in the infant room's handwashing sink.
Medium risk · Education Outside of U.S. (746.1111)
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: April 11, 2025; correction verified May 16, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Six caregivers educated outside the United States did not have documentation verifying a high school education or equivalent.
Medium risk · Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer (746.4501(b))
Cited March 7, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: An infant was placed in a chair that was missing its safety straps.
Medium risk · Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age (746.4503(a))
Cited March 7, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: A torn nap mat was laid out in the classroom for a child.
Medium Low risk · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) (746.901(5))
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 13, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025).
What the record describes: Two caregivers hired after September 1, 2023, did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Medium Low risk · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) (746.901(4))
Cited March 6, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 13, 2025; correction verified March 28, 2025).
What the record describes: Of 10 staff files reviewed, 4 lacked a completed, notarized affidavit.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 31 cited deficiencies for Red Apple Private School & Childcare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 18 Medium High, 3 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-08.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	8
Medium High	18
Medium	3
Medium Low	2
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-04-08 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

The van used for transporting children did not have Parent names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for eleven children.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-15

2026-04-08 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

The van used for transporting children did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information for eleven children.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-15

2026-04-08 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

Annual Sanitation Inspection

The last sanitation inspection was completed 02/12/2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-22

Full citation history from HHSC (37)

2026-04-08 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-22. Correction verified: 2026-04-13.
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
2026-04-08 · 746.3405 · Medium High
Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-22.
A staff member used the kitchen stove, which was previously cited by the local health department as unapproved and required to be removed. The operation informed the health department that the stove was not in use; however, it was observed being used to cook food for children in care.
2026-04-08 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-22. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
The last sanitation inspection was completed 02/12/2025.
2026-04-08 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-15. Correction verified: 2026-04-10.
The van used for transporting children did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information for eleven children.
2026-04-08 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-15. Correction verified: 2026-04-10.
The van used for transporting children did not have Parent names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for eleven children.
2025-03-28 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-28. Correction verified: 2025-04-10.
The pre-k and school-age caregivers were observed left their groups unsupervised, According to one caregiver, The prek teacher supervised both groups while the school-age careigver escorted a group of toddlers to another room.
2025-03-28 · 746.1203(3)(C) · Medium High
Janitorial duties
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-28. Correction verified: 2025-04-10.
A caregiver was observed cleaning their room, while children were playing and running around the room, according the the caregiver they were cleaning after a meal. Note: There was no food observed on the floor or tables. There was cleaning spray on the handwashing sink in reach.
2025-03-06 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-20. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a plan on file.
2025-03-06 · 746.2401(6) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
Two infants were observed to be sleep in cribs with bibs on.
2025-03-06 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-14. Correction verified: 2025-04-10.
Loose-fill surfacing was not observed to be properly maintained. Tarp under surfacing was exposed.
2025-03-06 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-20. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
In one room, a vent covering was observed to be missing, another room, the vent covering was observed to be falling down. A light switch was observed to be missing a plate cover.
2025-03-06 · 746.5613 · Medium High
One Seat Belt Per Person
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
14 children were observed exiting a vehicle where there were only 13 seats/seatbelts available.
2025-03-06 · 746.1111 · Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-11. Correction verified: 2025-05-16.
6 caregiver who received education outside of the U.S. did not have documentation to verify high school education or equivalent.
2025-03-06 · 746.4805(d) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-20. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
A little tikes climing structure was observed to be overlaping the use zone of other climbing structures on the playground.
2025-03-06 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
Fire extinguisher was observed under the front passenger seat not secured. A fire extinguisher on another vehicle was observed unsecure next to the driver's seat
2025-03-06 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
2 caregivers hired after 9/1/2023 did not have a pre-empoyment affidavit on file
2025-03-06 · 746.4001 · Medium High
First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
First aid kits on both vehicles used were observed to be missing tweezers NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the tweezers were placed in each kit.
2025-03-06 · 746.5617(a)(1) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
An updated list of the children transported was on both vehicles was not available.
2025-03-06 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Hotdog buns with an expiration date of 2/26/25 were observed in the kitchen NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The food was disposed of during the inspection
2025-03-06 · 746.403(b) · Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
The operation did not have a posted list for a child with a diagnosed food allergy
2025-03-06 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
of the 10 staff files 4 staff did not a completed notarized affidavit on file.
2025-03-06 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
On one vehicle used 4 booster seats were observed to have expired between 2010-2021. Another vehicle used had 7 expired booster seates dated between 2010 and 2019.
2025-03-06 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
Upon arrival, a 7mo old infant was observed sleeping in a baby swing. The infant was then removed and placed in a crib. NOTE: According to the caregiver, the infant had been sleep for approx. 3minutes prior to CCR arrival
2024-03-07 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed an infant placed in a chair for use of safety straps and the straps were missing. Note: The caregiver removed the chair and placed the child in another chair that was equipped with straps and secured the child in the chair.
2024-03-07 · 746.3701(9) · High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Buckets of mop water was observed in reach of children during the inspection. Note: The provider moved the mop water into locked closets out of reach of children.
2024-03-07 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed a nap mat layed out in the classroom for a child that was torn. Note: The provider disposed the torn mat and provided the child with a new one during inspection.
2024-03-07 · 746.3805(c)(2) · Medium High
Medication Records - Name of Medication
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The name of medication administered to a child was not documented on the medication log. Note: The provider added the name of the medication during inspection.
2024-03-07 · 746.605(13)(A) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
1 child's file did not contain the completed information on limitations or restrictions. Note: The provider corrected this at inspection by confirming with parent there were no limitations or restrictions.
2024-03-07 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child's hands were not washed after diapering during the inspection. Note: The caregiver was corrected and had the child wash their hands after diapering and before they engaged in other activities.
2024-03-07 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed bottles in the hand washing sink in the infant room during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the bottles from the off the hand washing sink during the inspection.
2024-03-07 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-21. Correction verified: 2024-04-22.
Observed an unstable refrigerator in the infant room that poses a tipping hazard. A slide in the outdoor play area has cracks in it located at the end of the slide. A toilet seat in the girls restroom contains a loose screw in the back.
2023-03-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-17. Correction verified: 2023-03-20.
The toilet seat in the Pre-Kinderarten classroom was cracked in the middle.
2023-03-08 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-17. Correction verified: 2023-03-20.
During the inspection multiple diaper changing mats were torn and cannot be cleaned properly.
2023-03-08 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection children were resting on nap mats that contained another child's name ono it. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
2023-03-08 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The activity schedules in the Pre-Kindergarten classrooms did not show opportunities for outdoor time. This was corrected during the inspection.
2023-03-08 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-17. Correction verified: 2023-03-20.
The operational policies did not contain the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
2022-03-01 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-04. Correction verified: 2022-03-07.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=309760

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.