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Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool

16816 THEISS MAIL ROUTE RD, Spring, TX 77379-6217

Operation number:
1728736
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
94
License effective:
June 8, 2022
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2813766686
Email:
applegrovepreschool@gmail.com

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 23 available inspections for Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool from October 29, 2021 through July 7, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 10, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
23

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77379

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.13
Local median
0.82

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
48%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.17

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One out of two transportation vehicles observed did not have a working alarm system.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The safety seats observed in two transportation vehicles were expired. Safety seats observed were manufactured ranged from between 2011-2015. One safety seat observed expired, 03/03/2018.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Official code
746.5607(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The pre-k/schoolers playground area loose fill was not maintained properly, in which dirt was exposed.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two cribs in the infant classroom did not have snug fitting sheets during the walkthrough. One infant was observed napping in one out of the two cribs observed with loose fitting sheets. Sheets on the infant mattress were replaced during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Several bags of mulch were observed on the pre-K playground area near the slide and underneath the play structure, posing a risk for a tripping hazard to children. While Licensing staff was present, the mulch bags were removed from children access.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Information regarding field trips 3. Parents Rights 4. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns with the director 5. Procedures for parents to participate with the center's activities 6. Information on how parents may access Minimum Standards and the correct HHSC website. 7. Staff vaccination policy 8. Procedures to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.5015(c)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One staff was observed with 5 children, 2-4 years of age amongst two pools. The staff did not have additonal staff present to assist in case of an emergency.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Official code
746.2101(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the walkthrough, Licensing staff observed two inflatable pools on site. Licensing staff was not notified, and/or informed of pool services offered at the childcare facility.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Official code
746.301(7)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The employee list was not validated by January 15th.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.
Correction deadline
December 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the infants in which they were responsible for. A total of 2 infants were present in the classroom.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
On 11/09/2022 children were observed having ramen noodles, corn, and cantaloupe for lunch. The food menu for Wednesday was documented to serve turkey grilled cheese, corns, and fresh fruit. There were not substitutions documented on the food menu.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Official code
746.3313(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant sheets observed in two cribs were loose and contained food stains. Extra padding was observed underneath infant sheets, which was the incorrect size. Infant sheets that were dirty were removed and replaced while present.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of five children records observed did not include a start/admission date. The Director retrieved the start date from the computer system.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two children were observed in the infant classroom. One child was 3 years of age, and the other child was an infant, 8 months of age.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver observed within the Pre-K age group did not have a current CPR/First-aid certification. The caregiver was observed with 8 children, 3-4 years of age.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection had not been completed for the new operation. The previous operation obtained a fire inspection on 3/17/2021. The operation has made changes to the infant classroom, which calls for a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation has not obtained the required annual sanitation inspection. The previous operation contained a health report dated 11/12/2020. The operation will serve meals, and is required to have an updated sanitation inspection.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 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
The operational policies did not contain information pertaining to applying cream to children in care. The operational policies did not discuss requirements pertaining to diaper cream, insect repellant, and/or sunscreen.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
Official code
746.501(a)(19)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies observed did not contain the type of physical activities that the operation will provide to children enrolled/present. The operation did not address alternate physical activities in case of bad weather conditions.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(C)