Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.73
Apple Tree Early Childhood Center
200 VETERANS AVE, Marshall, TX 75672-3670
- Operation number:
- 1060866
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harrison
- Capacity:
- 75
- License effective:
- October 22, 2010
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Phone:
- 9039238665
- Email:
- april_ridgeway@yahoo.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Apple Tree Early Childhood Center from December 2, 2021 through February 10, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 12, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.
Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 16 local median in Marshall
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.73
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 26, 2025May 12, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation has not updated their insurance by the required date.
- Correction deadline
- December 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 23, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
- Official code
- 746.203(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During inspection a child was observed eating cookies that are not on the menu while standing on a table.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
- Official code
- 746.3317(6)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During inspection a child was observed watching a cell phone video during rest time. The phone was put away.
- 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the investigation it was determined an infant was provided carewithout any admission information including medical treatment consent. The child is no longer attending.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 746.605(11)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During inspection it was determined that an infant under 12 months was provided a blanket while in a crib.
- Correction deadline
- May 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- During inspection one caregiver was observed caring for 12 children ages 12m - 3 years old.
- Correction deadline
- February 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Several outlets do not have covers.
- Correction deadline
- February 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Several ceiling tiles need to be replaced. Ventilation system on wall in classroom does not have the cover over the filter. Outside door in classroom need to have a cover placed on bottom to prevent dirt, bugs, and debris from entering.
- Correction deadline
- March 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During an inspection a current health inspection was not available.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
- Official code
- 746.3401(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During inspection one personnel file was missing training certificates for Hazmat, Food Allergy, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, and Transportation Trainings.
- Correction deadline
- March 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
- Official code
- 746.1309(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- As part of the investigation it was found that a caregiver did test positive for Covid-19 over the Christmas Holiday. The caregiver was present at the operation 3 days prior to the positive test, and CCR was not notified.
- Correction deadline
- January 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- As part of this investigation it was found that a caregiver did test positive for Covid-19 over the Christmas Holiday and was present 3 days prior to the positive test. The operation did not notify parents of the positive test.
- Correction deadline
- January 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
- Official code
- 746.307(d)
No recorded violations in this report