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The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc.

8 critical, 32 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 17, 2025.

201 E Lovett St, Edinburg, TX 78541 · (956) 383-6203

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsEdinburg licensed centers, n=74

Critical findings8 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 17, 2025.

Critical8 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 12

77% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2011Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 165

Texas HHSC operation #1383426 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2025
Oct 29, 2025 to Oct 29, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
Oct 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was no current infant feeding instructions for an infant. The last one obtained was on 8/01/25.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Oct 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was no current infant feeding instructions for an infant. The last one obtained was on 8/01/25.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Oct 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was no current infant feeding instructions for an infant. The last one obtained was on 8/01/25.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Oct 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was no current infant feeding instructions for an infant. The last one obtained was on 8/01/25.
  Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified Oct 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Apr 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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
  Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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
  Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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
  Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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
  Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Mar 14, 2025 to Mar 14, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 14, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Oct 23, 2024Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  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
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
  A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
  A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  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
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Oct 23, 2024Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
  A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  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
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Oct 23, 2024Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  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
  Corrected Nov 6, 2024, verified Oct 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
  A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2024, verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
2023
Nov 27, 2023 to Nov 27, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 27, 2023 inspection
- Nov 27, 2023 inspection
- Nov 27, 2023 inspection
- Nov 27, 2023 inspection

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Jan 4, 2023 to Jan 4, 20234 inspections
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- Jan 4, 2023 inspection
- Jan 4, 2023 inspection
- Jan 4, 2023 inspection
- Jan 4, 2023 inspection
2022
Dec 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  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.
  Corrected Dec 7, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Dec 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  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.
  Corrected Dec 7, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Dec 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  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.
  Corrected Dec 7, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Dec 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  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.
  Corrected Dec 7, 2022, verified Jan 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Jan 24, 2022 to Jan 24, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 24, 2022 inspection
- Jan 24, 2022 inspection
- Jan 24, 2022 inspection
- Jan 24, 2022 inspection
Jan 10, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  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.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2022, verified Jan 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2022, verified Jan 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
Jan 10, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2022, verified Jan 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  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.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2022, verified Jan 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
Jan 10, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2022, verified Jan 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  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.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2022, verified Jan 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
Jan 10, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2022, verified Jan 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  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.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2022, verified Jan 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).

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