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Apples and Bananas

Child care center · 197 WHITE ROCK LOOP, Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6611 · License 1668756

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 53. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (134)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room.
Yes
2 746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Child in room sleeping with television on a TV program was playing, and a video game remote observed next to sleeping child. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off and controller picked up.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One record was not avialable for review.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation of drill not available for review, caregiver stated drills last practiced in August when school started.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs.
Yes
1 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
Updated annual training hours were not available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22
1 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation of drill not available for review, caregiver stated drills last practiced in August when school started.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: Child maltreatment, SIDS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity.
Yes
1 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
Updated annual training hours were not available for review.
2 746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs.
Yes
1 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Child in room sleeping with television on a TV program was playing, and a video game remote observed next to sleeping child. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off and controller picked up.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22
4 746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
A caregiver counted in ratio with a hire date of November 2025 did not have first aid and CPR.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One record was not avialable for review.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection.
Yes
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room.
Yes
4 746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
A caregiver counted in ratio with a hire date of November 2025 did not have first aid and CPR.
1 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room.
Yes
2 746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Child in room sleeping with television on a TV program was playing, and a video game remote observed next to sleeping child. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off and controller picked up.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020.
1 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
Updated annual training hours were not available for review.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation of drill not available for review, caregiver stated drills last practiced in August when school started.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One record was not avialable for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: Child maltreatment, SIDS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection.
Yes
1 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
Updated annual training hours were not available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room.
Yes
1 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation of drill not available for review, caregiver stated drills last practiced in August when school started.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: Child maltreatment, SIDS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Child in room sleeping with television on a TV program was playing, and a video game remote observed next to sleeping child. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off and controller picked up.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing.
4 746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
A caregiver counted in ratio with a hire date of November 2025 did not have first aid and CPR.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One record was not avialable for review.
2 746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs.
Yes
2 746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Child in room sleeping with television on a TV program was playing, and a video game remote observed next to sleeping child. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off and controller picked up.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: Child maltreatment, SIDS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases.
4 746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
A caregiver counted in ratio with a hire date of November 2025 did not have first aid and CPR.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One record was not avialable for review.
1 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation of drill not available for review, caregiver stated drills last practiced in August when school started.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection.
Yes
1 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
Updated annual training hours were not available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room.
Yes
1 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
Updated annual training hours were not available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020.
2 746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing.
1 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: Child maltreatment, SIDS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation of drill not available for review, caregiver stated drills last practiced in August when school started.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection.
Yes
4 746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
A caregiver counted in ratio with a hire date of November 2025 did not have first aid and CPR.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity.
Yes
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Child in room sleeping with television on a TV program was playing, and a video game remote observed next to sleeping child. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off and controller picked up.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One record was not avialable for review.

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

Inspections (55)

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

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