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The Apple Tree School

Child care center · 17127 RED OAK DR, Houston, TX 77090-2600 · License 536264

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 102. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (152)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two had not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not have documentation that orientaion was completed.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not inactivated.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
The caregiver in charge did not have access to the children's records.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
One class was watching a movie that did was not related to the planned activity. All screen time must be related to planned activities and is limited to 1 hour per day. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked a notarized affidavit.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 6 month old infant was sleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a blanket.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Of the six children's records evaluated, two lacked the results of a vision and hearing screening.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director who is also the van driver is not current with their transportation safety training,
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 18 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how the education requirement was met,
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
A copy of the current driver's license for the van driver is not on file. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked training in First Aid.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not documentation showing that preservice was completed.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked training in CPR.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
The center was out of compliance with ratios for when 12 or fewer children are in care on the following days: 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25, 12/11/25, 12/19/25, 12/23/25, 1/7/26, 1/8/26, 1/9/26 and 1/12/26. On these days there was one caregiver present with 8-12 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A child was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group on the following days: 12/8/25, 12/9/25, 12/10/25, 12/12/25, 12/15/25, 12/16/25 and 12/23/25. On these days the youngest child in the group was combined with children between the ages of 3-11 years old.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director is not documenting the days and hours worked.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A child was observed laying in the doorway during naptime. The child was removed from blocking the doorway.
Yes
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director who is also the van driver is not current with their transportation safety training,
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A child was observed laying in the doorway during naptime. The child was removed from blocking the doorway.
Yes
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how the education requirement was met,
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked training in First Aid.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 18 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
The caregiver in charge did not have access to the children's records.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 6 month old infant was sleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a blanket.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
The center was out of compliance with ratios for when 12 or fewer children are in care on the following days: 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25, 12/11/25, 12/19/25, 12/23/25, 1/7/26, 1/8/26, 1/9/26 and 1/12/26. On these days there was one caregiver present with 8-12 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director is not documenting the days and hours worked.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not inactivated.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two had not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not documentation showing that preservice was completed.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not have documentation that orientaion was completed.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A child was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group on the following days: 12/8/25, 12/9/25, 12/10/25, 12/12/25, 12/15/25, 12/16/25 and 12/23/25. On these days the youngest child in the group was combined with children between the ages of 3-11 years old.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
One class was watching a movie that did was not related to the planned activity. All screen time must be related to planned activities and is limited to 1 hour per day. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off.
Yes
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
A copy of the current driver's license for the van driver is not on file. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked a notarized affidavit.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked training in CPR.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Of the six children's records evaluated, two lacked the results of a vision and hearing screening.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Of the six children's records evaluated, two lacked the results of a vision and hearing screening.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not inactivated.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how the education requirement was met,
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A child was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group on the following days: 12/8/25, 12/9/25, 12/10/25, 12/12/25, 12/15/25, 12/16/25 and 12/23/25. On these days the youngest child in the group was combined with children between the ages of 3-11 years old.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
The caregiver in charge did not have access to the children's records.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked training in CPR.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director who is also the van driver is not current with their transportation safety training,
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 6 month old infant was sleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a blanket.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A child was observed laying in the doorway during naptime. The child was removed from blocking the doorway.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not have documentation that orientaion was completed.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked a notarized affidavit.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked training in First Aid.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not documentation showing that preservice was completed.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 18 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
The center was out of compliance with ratios for when 12 or fewer children are in care on the following days: 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25, 12/11/25, 12/19/25, 12/23/25, 1/7/26, 1/8/26, 1/9/26 and 1/12/26. On these days there was one caregiver present with 8-12 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two had not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
One class was watching a movie that did was not related to the planned activity. All screen time must be related to planned activities and is limited to 1 hour per day. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off.
Yes
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director is not documenting the days and hours worked.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
A copy of the current driver's license for the van driver is not on file. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A child was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group on the following days: 12/8/25, 12/9/25, 12/10/25, 12/12/25, 12/15/25, 12/16/25 and 12/23/25. On these days the youngest child in the group was combined with children between the ages of 3-11 years old.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A child was observed laying in the doorway during naptime. The child was removed from blocking the doorway.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
One class was watching a movie that did was not related to the planned activity. All screen time must be related to planned activities and is limited to 1 hour per day. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off.
Yes
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Of the six children's records evaluated, two lacked the results of a vision and hearing screening.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two had not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked training in CPR.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 6 month old infant was sleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a blanket.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 18 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked training in First Aid.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how the education requirement was met,
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not have documentation that orientaion was completed.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
A copy of the current driver's license for the van driver is not on file. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not inactivated.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director is not documenting the days and hours worked.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked a notarized affidavit.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not documentation showing that preservice was completed.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
The center was out of compliance with ratios for when 12 or fewer children are in care on the following days: 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25, 12/11/25, 12/19/25, 12/23/25, 1/7/26, 1/8/26, 1/9/26 and 1/12/26. On these days there was one caregiver present with 8-12 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director who is also the van driver is not current with their transportation safety training,
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
The caregiver in charge did not have access to the children's records.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 18 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not documentation showing that preservice was completed.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
The center was out of compliance with ratios for when 12 or fewer children are in care on the following days: 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25, 12/11/25, 12/19/25, 12/23/25, 1/7/26, 1/8/26, 1/9/26 and 1/12/26. On these days there was one caregiver present with 8-12 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked training in CPR.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director who is also the van driver is not current with their transportation safety training,
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not inactivated.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not have documentation that orientaion was completed.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
A copy of the current driver's license for the van driver is not on file. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked a notarized affidavit.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
One class was watching a movie that did was not related to the planned activity. All screen time must be related to planned activities and is limited to 1 hour per day. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 6 month old infant was sleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a blanket.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
The caregiver in charge did not have access to the children's records.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A child was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group on the following days: 12/8/25, 12/9/25, 12/10/25, 12/12/25, 12/15/25, 12/16/25 and 12/23/25. On these days the youngest child in the group was combined with children between the ages of 3-11 years old.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director is not documenting the days and hours worked.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A child was observed laying in the doorway during naptime. The child was removed from blocking the doorway.
Yes
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two had not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how the education requirement was met,
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked training in First Aid.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Of the six children's records evaluated, two lacked the results of a vision and hearing screening.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
The center was out of compliance with ratios for when 12 or fewer children are in care on the following days: 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25, 12/11/25, 12/19/25, 12/23/25, 1/7/26, 1/8/26, 1/9/26 and 1/12/26. On these days there was one caregiver present with 8-12 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director is not documenting the days and hours worked.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two had not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how the education requirement was met,
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director who is also the van driver is not current with their transportation safety training,

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

Inspections (56)

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

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