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The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc.

201 E LOVETT ST, Edinburg, TX 78541-3443

Operation number:
1383426
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
165
License effective:
October 20, 2011
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9563836203
Email:
Di101664@aol.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 11 available inspections for The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. from January 10, 2022 through October 29, 2025.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 17, 2025 and involved transportation.

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
11

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78541

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.27
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
40%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
55%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no medical information for the children who are transported from school to the childcare operation. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the binders.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was no current infant feeding instructions for an infant. The last one obtained was on 8/01/25.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Recite: There was an electrical outlet without a cover plate in a classroom used by a group of children. The ceiling tile with a water stain in a classroom was replaced during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was an electrical outlet without a cover plate in a classroom used by a group of children. There was a ceiling tile with a water stain in a classroom.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2024
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
4 out of 10 children's records are missing the following: Child 1) Hearing and Vision Screening Child 2) Health care Provider Statement, Immunization Records Child 3) Healthcare Provider Statement Child 4) Immunization Records
Correction deadline
November 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Television was in use in the toddler classroom. There were two children under the age of 2 years old watching the screen. NOTE: Television was turned off and caregiver transitioned to a planned activity.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 4, 2023
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)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A Television observed in the Pre-k classroom was observed within reach of children and was not anchored. NOTE: Television was removed from the area and placed out of reach of children.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(9)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803