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The Apple Tree Academy

Child care center · 5310 PALMETTO ST, Houston, TX 77081-4614 · License 1790036

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 90. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (64)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
Yes
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
Yes
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
4 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.

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

Inspections (24)

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

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