2025-12-12 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation has not updated their insurance by the required date.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-12
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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 February 10, 2026.
The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated February 26, 2025 to December 12, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 5 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 7 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 7 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 10 cited deficiencies for Apple Tree Early Childhood Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 5 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-02-10.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 3 |
| 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.
2025-12-12 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation has not updated their insurance by the required date.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-12
2025-05-12 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
During inspection a child was observed eating cookies that are not on the menu while standing on a table.
Corrected at inspection
2025-05-12 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During inspection a child was observed watching a cell phone video during rest time. The phone was put away.
Corrected at inspection
2025-12-12 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-12. Correction verified: 2025-12-23.
The operation has not updated their insurance by the required date.
2025-05-12 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During inspection a child was observed watching a cell phone video during rest time. The phone was put away.
2025-05-12 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During inspection a child was observed eating cookies that are not on the menu while standing on a table.
2025-05-08 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the investigation it was determined an infant was provided carewithout any admission information including medical treatment consent. The child is no longer attending.
2025-05-08 · 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: 2025-05-12. Correction verified: 2025-05-19.
During inspection it was determined that an infant under 12 months was provided a blanket while in a crib.
2025-02-26 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.
During inspection one caregiver was observed caring for 12 children ages 12m - 3 years old.
2025-02-26 · 746.1309(b) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-12. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.
During inspection one personnel file was missing training certificates for Hazmat, Food Allergy, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, and Transportation Trainings.
2025-02-26 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.
Several outlets do not have covers.
2025-02-26 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-12. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.
Several ceiling tiles need to be replaced. Ventilation system on wall in classroom does not have the cover over the filter. Outside door in classroom need to have a cover placed on bottom to prevent dirt, bugs, and debris from entering.
2025-02-26 · 746.3401(b) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-03. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.
During an inspection a current health inspection was not available.
2022-01-04 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-07. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.
As part of the investigation it was found that a caregiver did test positive for Covid-19 over the Christmas Holiday. The caregiver was present at the operation 3 days prior to the positive test, and CCR was not notified.
2022-01-04 · 746.307(d) · Medium High
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-07. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.
As part of this investigation it was found that a caregiver did test positive for Covid-19 over the Christmas Holiday and was present 3 days prior to the positive test. The operation did not notify parents of the positive test.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=554309
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.