The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
3722 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
4 critical, 64 serious, 4 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 14, 2025.
28 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
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- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
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Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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06:30 AM-07:00 PM
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- 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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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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4 critical, 64 serious, 4 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 14, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
18 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1309(g) (4 visits); 746.1107(2) (4 visits); 746.4503(a) (4 visits); 746.801(10) (4 visits); 746.3819 (4 visits); 746.1013(c) (4 visits); 746.2207(c)(4) (4 visits); 746.5617(a)(5) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.801(5) (4 visits); 746.1315(b)(1) (4 visits); 746.5205(1) (4 visits); 746.1111 (4 visits); 746.603(a) (4 visits); 746.5537(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (4 visits); 746.3407(8) (4 visits); 746.3501(5) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Mar 9, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
52 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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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.
State verification published Mar 9, 2026.
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.
- 2026
- May 8, 2026 to May 8, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 8, 2026 inspection
- May 8, 2026 inspection
- May 8, 2026 inspection
- May 8, 2026 inspection
- Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
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.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(g).
- Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
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.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(g).
- Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
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.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(g).
- Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
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.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(g).
- 2025
- Sep 23, 2025 to Oct 22, 20254 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2025 inspection
- Sep 23, 2025 inspection
- Sep 23, 2025 inspection
- Sep 23, 2025 inspection
- Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- Mar 14, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- Mar 14, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 14, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- Mar 14, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- 2024
- Oct 29, 2024Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- Oct 29, 2024Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Oct 29, 2024Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
- Oct 29, 2024Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
- 2023
- Nov 10, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- Nov 10, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- Nov 10, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- Nov 10, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
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- 2022
- Dec 13, 2022 to Dec 13, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 13, 2022 inspection
- Dec 13, 2022 inspection
- Dec 13, 2022 inspection
- Dec 13, 2022 inspection
- Nov 29, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- Nov 29, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- Nov 29, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- Nov 29, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Standard 746.1111.
- Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- 2021
- Dec 10, 2021 to Dec 10, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Dec 10, 2021 inspection
- Dec 10, 2021 inspection
- Dec 10, 2021 inspection
- Dec 6, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Dec 6, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Dec 6, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Dec 6, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jul 28, 2015
- Capacity
- 144 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-07:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Hidalgo
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3722 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
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