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The Apple Tree School

17127 RED OAK DR, Houston, TX 77090-2600

Operation number:
536264
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:
102
License effective:
June 10, 1998
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814446707
Email:
theappletreeschool@aol.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 18 available inspections for The Apple Tree School from September 21, 2021 through February 25, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 13, 2026 and involved background screening.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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
18

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77090

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.06
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.2

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not inactivated.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A child was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group on the following days: 12/8/25, 12/9/25, 12/10/25, 12/12/25, 12/15/25, 12/16/25 and 12/23/25. On these days the youngest child in the group was combined with children between the ages of 3-11 years old.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 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)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The center was out of compliance with ratios for when 12 or fewer children are in care on the following days: 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25, 12/11/25, 12/19/25, 12/23/25, 1/7/26, 1/8/26, 1/9/26 and 1/12/26. On these days there was one caregiver present with 8-12 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1701
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 18 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The director is not documenting the days and hours worked.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2026
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The caregiver in charge did not have access to the children's records.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Official code
746.1013(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 6 month old infant was sleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a blanket.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not documentation showing that preservice was completed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2023
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: Staff training
Report finding
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not have documentation that orientaion was completed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was observed laying in the doorway during naptime. The child was removed from blocking the doorway.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the six children's records evaluated, two lacked the results of a vision and hearing screening.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Official code
746.603(a)(6)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
A copy of the current driver's license for the van driver is not on file. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Official code
746.901(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked a notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how the education requirement was met,
Correction deadline
October 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked training in CPR.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two had not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked training in First Aid.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Official code
746.1301(3)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director who is also the van driver is not current with their transportation safety training,
Correction deadline
September 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
One class was watching a movie that did was not related to the planned activity. All screen time must be related to planned activities and is limited to 1 hour per day. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)