The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
Does The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 26 child-care citations for The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III in EDINBURG, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 4 are recorded at the High level and 10 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 4 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
- High
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
- High
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three out of nine infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices (swings). Children were not removed as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers removing children from restrictive devices.
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- High
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
An infant's bottle was being supported by a blanket while infant was feeding on a restrictive device. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as infant began to be fed by a caregiver.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
- Medium High
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
- Medium High
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
- Medium High
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An employee was responsible for supervising a group of children; however, this individual does not fulfill the educational requirements necessary to qualify as a caregiver. Corrected at Inspection: A qualified caregiver was placed in the classroom.
- Medium High
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
- Medium High
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Carbon Monoxide Detector had not been tested for the year 2024. *This was corrected at inspection when the Carbon Monoxide Detector was tested and in compliance.
- Medium High
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
In the infant classroom there was a garbage can that was accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the trash can from the classroom.
- Medium High
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
- Medium
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
- Medium
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
- Medium
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
- Medium
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
- Medium
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
9 out of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing the following: 1) Admission Date 2) Emergency Contact Address, Special Care Statement, Healthcare Provider Statement, Immunization Information 3) Emergency Contact other than a parent 4) Emergency Contact Address, Emergency Care Authorization, Special Care Statement 5) Date of Admission, Special Care Statement 6) Date of Admission, 7) Date of Admission, Name of School/Address/Phone Number 8) Date of Admission, Address of Emergecny Contact, Special Care Statement, School information, Healthcare Statement, Immunization records, Permission to ride bus/walk 9) Iimmunization Records
- Medium
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
In the toddler classroom there was an ointment in one of the children's cubbies that was not labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper ointment.
- Medium
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
A Pre-K child was observed using caregiver's phone to watch videos not related to planned activities. NOTE: Phone was removed and activities were resumed.
- Medium
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Documentation of education outside of U.S. for one caregiver does not provide proof of high school or GED completion. Documentation of education outside of U.S. for another caregiver was not translated to English.
- Medium
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Two groups of children were observed watching cartoons on television not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers switching TV shows to material related to planned activities.
- Medium
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children under the age for 2 were observed watching television during a transition in the toddler classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as television was turned off and another activity was initiated.
- Medium Low
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.