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The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III

Child care center · 3722 S SUGAR RD, Edinburg, TX 78539-9694 · License 1557927

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 144. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (208)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
3 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
In the toddler classroom there was an ointment in one of the children's cubbies that was not labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper ointment.
Yes
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Documentation of education outside of U.S. for one caregiver does not provide proof of high school or GED completion. Documentation of education outside of U.S. for another caregiver was not translated to English.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
9 out of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing the following: 1) Admission Date 2) Emergency Contact Address, Special Care Statement, Healthcare Provider Statement, Immunization Information 3) Emergency Contact other than a parent 4) Emergency Contact Address, Emergency Care Authorization, Special Care Statement 5) Date of Admission, Special Care Statement 6) Date of Admission, 7) Date of Admission, Name of School/Address/Phone Number 8) Date of Admission, Address of Emergecny Contact, Special Care Statement, School information, Healthcare Statement, Immunization records, Permission to ride bus/walk 9) Iimmunization Records
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
An infant's bottle was being supported by a blanket while infant was feeding on a restrictive device. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as infant began to be fed by a caregiver.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three out of nine infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices (swings). Children were not removed as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers removing children from restrictive devices.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
A Pre-K child was observed using caregiver's phone to watch videos not related to planned activities. NOTE: Phone was removed and activities were resumed.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon Monoxide Detector had not been tested for the year 2024. *This was corrected at inspection when the Carbon Monoxide Detector was tested and in compliance.
Yes
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An employee was responsible for supervising a group of children; however, this individual does not fulfill the educational requirements necessary to qualify as a caregiver. Corrected at Inspection: A qualified caregiver was placed in the classroom.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
In the infant classroom there was a garbage can that was accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the trash can from the classroom.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children under the age for 2 were observed watching television during a transition in the toddler classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as television was turned off and another activity was initiated.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
2 746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Two groups of children were observed watching cartoons on television not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers switching TV shows to material related to planned activities.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children under the age for 2 were observed watching television during a transition in the toddler classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as television was turned off and another activity was initiated.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three out of nine infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices (swings). Children were not removed as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers removing children from restrictive devices.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon Monoxide Detector had not been tested for the year 2024. *This was corrected at inspection when the Carbon Monoxide Detector was tested and in compliance.
Yes
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Documentation of education outside of U.S. for one caregiver does not provide proof of high school or GED completion. Documentation of education outside of U.S. for another caregiver was not translated to English.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
3 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
In the toddler classroom there was an ointment in one of the children's cubbies that was not labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper ointment.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
In the infant classroom there was a garbage can that was accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the trash can from the classroom.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Two groups of children were observed watching cartoons on television not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers switching TV shows to material related to planned activities.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
4 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An employee was responsible for supervising a group of children; however, this individual does not fulfill the educational requirements necessary to qualify as a caregiver. Corrected at Inspection: A qualified caregiver was placed in the classroom.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
A Pre-K child was observed using caregiver's phone to watch videos not related to planned activities. NOTE: Phone was removed and activities were resumed.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
An infant's bottle was being supported by a blanket while infant was feeding on a restrictive device. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as infant began to be fed by a caregiver.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
9 out of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing the following: 1) Admission Date 2) Emergency Contact Address, Special Care Statement, Healthcare Provider Statement, Immunization Information 3) Emergency Contact other than a parent 4) Emergency Contact Address, Emergency Care Authorization, Special Care Statement 5) Date of Admission, Special Care Statement 6) Date of Admission, 7) Date of Admission, Name of School/Address/Phone Number 8) Date of Admission, Address of Emergecny Contact, Special Care Statement, School information, Healthcare Statement, Immunization records, Permission to ride bus/walk 9) Iimmunization Records
2 746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three out of nine infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices (swings). Children were not removed as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers removing children from restrictive devices.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Documentation of education outside of U.S. for one caregiver does not provide proof of high school or GED completion. Documentation of education outside of U.S. for another caregiver was not translated to English.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon Monoxide Detector had not been tested for the year 2024. *This was corrected at inspection when the Carbon Monoxide Detector was tested and in compliance.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
9 out of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing the following: 1) Admission Date 2) Emergency Contact Address, Special Care Statement, Healthcare Provider Statement, Immunization Information 3) Emergency Contact other than a parent 4) Emergency Contact Address, Emergency Care Authorization, Special Care Statement 5) Date of Admission, Special Care Statement 6) Date of Admission, 7) Date of Admission, Name of School/Address/Phone Number 8) Date of Admission, Address of Emergecny Contact, Special Care Statement, School information, Healthcare Statement, Immunization records, Permission to ride bus/walk 9) Iimmunization Records
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
3 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
In the toddler classroom there was an ointment in one of the children's cubbies that was not labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper ointment.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An employee was responsible for supervising a group of children; however, this individual does not fulfill the educational requirements necessary to qualify as a caregiver. Corrected at Inspection: A qualified caregiver was placed in the classroom.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
4 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Two groups of children were observed watching cartoons on television not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers switching TV shows to material related to planned activities.
2 746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
In the infant classroom there was a garbage can that was accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the trash can from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
A Pre-K child was observed using caregiver's phone to watch videos not related to planned activities. NOTE: Phone was removed and activities were resumed.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children under the age for 2 were observed watching television during a transition in the toddler classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as television was turned off and another activity was initiated.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
An infant's bottle was being supported by a blanket while infant was feeding on a restrictive device. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as infant began to be fed by a caregiver.
3 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
In the toddler classroom there was an ointment in one of the children's cubbies that was not labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper ointment.
Yes
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
An infant's bottle was being supported by a blanket while infant was feeding on a restrictive device. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as infant began to be fed by a caregiver.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Two groups of children were observed watching cartoons on television not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers switching TV shows to material related to planned activities.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon Monoxide Detector had not been tested for the year 2024. *This was corrected at inspection when the Carbon Monoxide Detector was tested and in compliance.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
9 out of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing the following: 1) Admission Date 2) Emergency Contact Address, Special Care Statement, Healthcare Provider Statement, Immunization Information 3) Emergency Contact other than a parent 4) Emergency Contact Address, Emergency Care Authorization, Special Care Statement 5) Date of Admission, Special Care Statement 6) Date of Admission, 7) Date of Admission, Name of School/Address/Phone Number 8) Date of Admission, Address of Emergecny Contact, Special Care Statement, School information, Healthcare Statement, Immunization records, Permission to ride bus/walk 9) Iimmunization Records
3 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
A Pre-K child was observed using caregiver's phone to watch videos not related to planned activities. NOTE: Phone was removed and activities were resumed.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children under the age for 2 were observed watching television during a transition in the toddler classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as television was turned off and another activity was initiated.
4 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
In the infant classroom there was a garbage can that was accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the trash can from the classroom.
Yes
2 746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An employee was responsible for supervising a group of children; however, this individual does not fulfill the educational requirements necessary to qualify as a caregiver. Corrected at Inspection: A qualified caregiver was placed in the classroom.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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