Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.89
- Local median
- 0.48
Apples and Bananas
197 WHITE ROCK LOOP, Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6611
- Operation number:
- 1668756
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Starr
- Capacity:
- 53
- License effective:
- January 8, 2019
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9566555040
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Apples and Bananas from November 19, 2021 through July 8, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 8, 2026 and involved staff training.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 78582
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 78%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 11, 2023August 14, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver counted in ratio with a hire date of November 2025 did not have first aid and CPR.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
- Official code
- 746.1403(a)(3)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 3 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: Child maltreatment, SIDS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing.
- Correction deadline
- September 18, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 12, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 746.2207(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One record was not avialable for review.
- Correction deadline
- October 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 18, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22
- Correction deadline
- November 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Updated annual training hours were not available for review.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
- Official code
- 746.1313
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 746.2207(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
- Official code
- 746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020.
- Correction deadline
- November 26, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Documentation of drill not available for review, caregiver stated drills last practiced in August when school started.
- Correction deadline
- November 26, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
- Official code
- 746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures.
- Correction deadline
- November 26, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
- Official code
- 746.607
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings.
- Correction deadline
- November 26, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
- Official code
- 746.1329(b)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Child in room sleeping with television on a TV program was playing, and a video game remote observed next to sleeping child. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off and controller picked up.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
- Official code
- 746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
- Official code
- 746.2415(a)(1)