The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc.

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Edinburg / Hidalgo / 78541
Street address: 201 E Lovett St
Phone: (956) 383-6203
Capacity: 165
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 20, 2011
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.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 29, 2026.

The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated October 23, 2024 to October 17, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 5 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 8 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 10 cited deficiencies for The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. 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: 2026-09-29.

HHSC risk weights of citations
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-10-17 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

There was no current infant feeding instructions for an infant. The last one obtained was on 8/01/25.

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-20

2025-10-17 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

There was no medical information for the children who are transported from school to the childcare operation. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the binders.

Corrected at inspection

2025-04-01 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Recite: There was an electrical outlet without a cover plate in a classroom used by a group of children. The ceiling tile with a water stain in a classroom was replaced during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2025-04-03

Full citation history from HHSC (14)

2025-10-17 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no medical information for the children who are transported from school to the childcare operation. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the binders.
2025-10-17 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-20. Correction verified: 2025-10-29.
There was no current infant feeding instructions for an infant. The last one obtained was on 8/01/25.
2025-04-01 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-03. Correction verified: 2025-04-02.
Recite: There was an electrical outlet without a cover plate in a classroom used by a group of children. The ceiling tile with a water stain in a classroom was replaced during the inspection.
2025-03-17 · 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: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
2025-03-17 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-19. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
There was an electrical outlet without a cover plate in a classroom used by a group of children. There was a ceiling tile with a water stain in a classroom.
2024-10-23 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-10-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
2024-10-23 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-30. Correction verified: 2024-10-29.
A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
2024-10-23 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-06. Correction verified: 2024-10-31.
4 out of 10 children's records are missing the following: Child 1) Hearing and Vision Screening Child 2) Health care Provider Statement, Immunization Records Child 3) Healthcare Provider Statement Child 4) Immunization Records
2024-10-23 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-30. Correction verified: 2024-10-29.
2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
2024-10-23 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-30. Correction verified: 2024-10-31.
5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
2022-12-07 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-07. Correction verified: 2023-01-04.
Television was in use in the toddler classroom. There were two children under the age of 2 years old watching the screen. NOTE: Television was turned off and caregiver transitioned to a planned activity.
2022-01-10 · 746.3701(9) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-24.
A Television observed in the Pre-k classroom was observed within reach of children and was not anchored. NOTE: Television was removed from the area and placed out of reach of children.
2022-01-10 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-19. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.
Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
2022-01-10 · 746.4803 · Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-17. Correction verified: 2022-01-24.
Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=950368

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.