Apple Tree Early Childhood Center
License Information
- Status
- Licensed
- License #
- 1060866
- Expires
- October 22, 2026
- Licensed Capacity
- 75 children
- Licensing Agency
- Texas HHSC
Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.
State recordsInspection History
29 records- routine#862229038
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- assessment#862395650
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
MediumThe operation has not updated their insurance by the required date.
746.203(2)Corrected 2025-12-12 - routine#862229037
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862358810
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229036
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229035
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HighDuring inspection a child was observed eating cookies that are not on the menu while standing on a table.
746.3317(6)Corrected 2025-05-12Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
MediumDuring inspection a child was observed watching a cell phone video during rest time. The phone was put away.
746.2207(c)(4)Corrected 2025-05-12 - complaint#862358809
2 violations found (2 high severity).
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HighDuring inspection it was determined that an infant under 12 months was provided a blanket while in a crib.
746.2415(b)Corrected 2025-05-12Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HighDuring the investigation it was determined an infant was provided carewithout any admission information including medical treatment consent. The child is no longer attending.
746.605(11)Corrected 2025-05-12 - routine#862229034
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229033
5 violations found (4 high, 1 medium severity).
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
HighDuring an inspection a current health inspection was not available.
746.3401(b)Corrected 2025-04-03Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
MediumDuring inspection one personnel file was missing training certificates for Hazmat, Food Allergy, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, and Transportation Trainings.
746.1309(b)Corrected 2025-03-12Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HighSeveral ceiling tiles need to be replaced. Ventilation system on wall in classroom does not have the cover over the filter. Outside door in classroom need to have a cover placed on bottom to prevent dirt, bugs, and debris from entering.
746.3407(9)Corrected 2025-03-12Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HighSeveral outlets do not have covers.
746.3701(1)Corrected 2025-02-26Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HighDuring inspection one caregiver was observed caring for 12 children ages 12m - 3 years old.
746.1601Corrected 2025-02-26 - routine#862229032
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229031
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229030
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229029
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229028
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862358808
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HighAs part of this investigation it was found that a caregiver did test positive for Covid-19 over the Christmas Holiday and was present 3 days prior to the positive test. The operation did not notify parents of the positive test.
746.307(d)Corrected 2022-01-07Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HighAs part of the investigation it was found that a caregiver did test positive for Covid-19 over the Christmas Holiday. The caregiver was present at the operation 3 days prior to the positive test, and CCR was not notified.
746.305(a)(4)Corrected 2022-01-07 - routine#862229027
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229026
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862358807
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229025
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229024
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229023
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- assessment#862395649
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
HighDFPS staff was informed of an individual who was to be in charge during the directors absence. However, this individual was not made aware that they were in charge and had only been working at the center for 3 weeks.
746.1013(a)(1)Corrected 2021-04-23 - complaint#862358806
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HighBased on a DFPS investigation it has been determined that a child in care at the operation was neglected.
746.1201(4)Corrected 2021-06-03Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HighBased on a DFPS investigation this standard was found to be deficient.
746.1203(4)Corrected 2021-06-03 - routine#862229022
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862358805
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862229021
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- self-report#862358804
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862358803
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HighDuring a DFPS investigation it was found through interviews that a child made consistent outcries of being thumped in the back of the head by a caregiver.
746.2805(1)Corrected 2021-04-12 - complaint#862358802
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
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Estimated Tuition
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