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Apple Bee Learning Center LLC

7519 ROCIO DR, Laredo, TX 78041-6580

Operation number:
1628124
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Webb
Capacity:
90
License effective:
June 21, 2016
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9567912753
Email:
applebee.1@sbcglobal.net
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 24 available inspections for Apple Bee Learning Center LLC from August 23, 2021 through July 23, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 2, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78041

Compared to 31 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.04
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
42%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
46%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.16

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 5 month old infant was observed to be in the same room as a two year old child.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleeping in a playpen with a blanket covering the waist and legs. Note: The blanket was removed immediately.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The written activity plans for five classes did not have the group name and date.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Official code
746.2205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The toilets were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child walked out of the operation and was left unsupervised.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The toilets in the purple, orange, and green rooms were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance. The garbage cans in the restrooms were observed to not have a lid making the garbage accessible to children.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of ten children records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file. Two out of ten children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
Correction deadline
July 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of ten employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver was observed to be supervising children alone without a pediatric first aid with rescue breathing training.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Ten employee files were reviewed. Six files were pending background check request letter. One file was pending the education requirement and picture ID.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Use zone areas for climbing and bouncing equipment and slides do not have the required 6 feet of surfacing.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(b) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
Official code
746.4901(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Ten children's files were reviewed. Seven children's files were pending updated immunization records.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Infants and toddlers were served mixed fruit, including whole grapes.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
746.3317(7)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Observed infants and caregivers not wash their hands after outdoor play.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(9) - Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3415(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were three buckets of water in the hallway outside of the classrooms. Buckets were unattended. Note: Buckets were removed from hallway during inspection.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(8)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Posted activity plans did not include the name of the class. It did not list specific daily activities. Outdoor activities were not listed.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Official code
746.2205(a)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operational polices did not include the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor activities; How the parent may access the minimum standards online; Instructions on how a parent may access the HHSC website; Center's emergency preparedness plan; and information on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Ten children's records were evaluated during inspection. Seven records were missing the health statement.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Ten children's files were reviewed. Four files were missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Ten employee files were reviewed. Seven files were missing the cpr/first aid certificates.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Annual training was provided by Director. Operation received an administrative penalty within the last two years.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
Official code
746.1317(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There is one sink in the infants' room. Sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Three trash cans in restrooms used by children were observed to be uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
Correction deadline
August 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 10 children under the care of one caregiver where the specified age group was 12-17 months old. The maximum amount of children one caregiver can have is five. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to this classroom. Child/Caregiver ratio was met.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601