Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool
Does Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 26 child-care citations for Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool in SPRING, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 5 are recorded at the High level and 15 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 5 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
One out of two transportation vehicles observed did not have a working alarm system.
- High
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Information regarding field trips 3. Parents Rights 4. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns with the director 5. Procedures for parents to participate with the center's activities 6. Information on how parents may access Minimum Standards and the correct HHSC website. 7. Staff vaccination policy 8. Procedures to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
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- High
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
During the walkthrough, Licensing staff observed two inflatable pools on site. Licensing staff was not notified, and/or informed of pool services offered at the childcare facility.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection had not been completed for the new operation. The previous operation obtained a fire inspection on 3/17/2021. The operation has made changes to the infant classroom, which calls for a current fire inspection.
- Medium High
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
The safety seats observed in two transportation vehicles were expired. Safety seats observed were manufactured ranged from between 2011-2015. One safety seat observed expired, 03/03/2018.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The pre-k/schoolers playground area loose fill was not maintained properly, in which dirt was exposed.
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Two cribs in the infant classroom did not have snug fitting sheets during the walkthrough. One infant was observed napping in one out of the two cribs observed with loose fitting sheets. Sheets on the infant mattress were replaced during the inspection.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Several bags of mulch were observed on the pre-K playground area near the slide and underneath the play structure, posing a risk for a tripping hazard to children. While Licensing staff was present, the mulch bags were removed from children access.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training
- Medium High
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.
- Medium High
746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
One staff was observed with 5 children, 2-4 years of age amongst two pools. The staff did not have additonal staff present to assist in case of an emergency.
- Medium High
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services.
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Infant sheets observed in two cribs were loose and contained food stains. Extra padding was observed underneath infant sheets, which was the incorrect size. Infant sheets that were dirty were removed and replaced while present.
- Medium High
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.
- Medium High
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the infants in which they were responsible for. A total of 2 infants were present in the classroom.
- Medium High
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Two children were observed in the infant classroom. One child was 3 years of age, and the other child was an infant, 8 months of age.
- Medium High
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver observed within the Pre-K age group did not have a current CPR/First-aid certification. The caregiver was observed with 8 children, 3-4 years of age.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not obtained the required annual sanitation inspection. The previous operation contained a health report dated 11/12/2020. The operation will serve meals, and is required to have an updated sanitation inspection.
- Medium
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
On 11/09/2022 children were observed having ramen noodles, corn, and cantaloupe for lunch. The food menu for Wednesday was documented to serve turkey grilled cheese, corns, and fresh fruit. There were not substitutions documented on the food menu.
- Medium
746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
The operational policies observed did not contain the type of physical activities that the operation will provide to children enrolled/present. The operation did not address alternate physical activities in case of bad weather conditions.
- Medium
746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
The operational policies did not contain information pertaining to applying cream to children in care. The operational policies did not discuss requirements pertaining to diaper cream, insect repellant, and/or sunscreen.
- Medium Low
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The employee list was not validated by January 15th.
- Medium Low
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
One out of five children records observed did not include a start/admission date. The Director retrieved the start date from the computer system.
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