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The Apple Tree Academy

5310 PALMETTO ST, Houston, TX 77081-4614

Operation number:
1790036
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:
90
License effective:
July 19, 2024
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3466384537
Email:
Not listed
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 10 available inspections for The Apple Tree Academy from December 18, 2023 through July 2, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 30, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Five later inspections, from March 7, 2025 through July 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 77081

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.8
Local median
0.16

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
5%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
5%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
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
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4601(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
Correction deadline
January 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
Correction deadline
February 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)