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The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc.

Child care center · 201 E LOVETT ST, Edinburg, TX 78541-3443 · License 1383426

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 165. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (112)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - 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.
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - 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
Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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
4 746.3407 - 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.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - 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
Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - 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.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
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.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - 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
Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
4 746.3407 - 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.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - 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.
Yes
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
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.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - 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
Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - 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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
4 746.3407 - 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.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - 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
Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
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.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
Yes
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - 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.
Yes
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - 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
Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
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.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
3 746.2421(b) - 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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(2) - 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.
Yes
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
4 746.3407 - 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.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - 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
Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.

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

Inspections (48)

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

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