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Applewood Academy and Day Care Center

1512 JUDSON RD, Longview, TX 75601-3919

Operation number:
986228
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Gregg
Capacity:
118
License effective:
April 29, 2010
Hours:
06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9037533737
Email:
cbapplewood@networkcommunications.com
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 29 available inspections for Applewood Academy and Day Care Center from March 14, 2022 through June 23, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 22, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Five later inspections, from May 26, 2026 through June 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
29

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 16.5 local median in 75601

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.45
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.81

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
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib while they were swaddled.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a caregiver was using corporal punishment.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During review 5 of 10 children's records were missing the Health Statement.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The Operational Policies were reviewed during the insepction and found to be missing the required physical activities information, as well as the hours, days and months of operation, and the parents rights information.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection a child was observed not having their hands washed after being diapered.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
After review 2 children's records did not have their emergency contacts filled out properly, 2 records did not have the full information for a doctor or emergency facility completed, 2 records did not have immunizations completed/on record, 1 record had not been updated since 2018, and 1 record did not have the parent's full address or the emergency contacts full address.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection 7 out of 7 records checked were missing Emergency Prep. training. Multiple other trainings were also missing from various files.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection the young toddler room was observed to have Paw Patrol on while children under 2 years old were present. This was corrected at inspection when the assistant director pulled the TV out of the room.
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Your operation failed to complete the employees who left survey for 2022 in the required timeframe.
Correction deadline
January 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection I observed the television on in the school age room. The movie being watched did not meet any educational goals.
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
While checking personnel records it was found that 3 caregivers had out of date CPR/First-aid cards.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection I observed children sitting in a toddler bucket seat table without straps/straps buckled in.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2022
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)