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The Apple Tree Academy

4 critical, 28 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 18, 2023.

5310 Palmetto St, Houston, TX 77081 · (346) 638-4537

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Critical findings4 critical, 28 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 18, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 90

Texas HHSC operation #1790036 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
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.

2026
Apr 13, 2026 to Jul 2, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 13, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Mar 7, 2025 to Jul 31, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
- Mar 21, 2025 inspection
- Mar 21, 2025 inspection
- Mar 21, 2025 inspection
- Mar 21, 2025 inspection
- Mar 7, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 7, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 7, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 7, 2025 complaint investigation
Jan 30, 2025Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
  Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified Feb 5, 2025. Standard 746.4601(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Jan 30, 2025Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
  Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified Feb 5, 2025. Standard 746.4601(2).
Jan 30, 2025Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
  Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified Feb 5, 2025. Standard 746.4601(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Standard 746.2419(6).
Jan 30, 2025Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
  Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months
  Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified Mar 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified Feb 5, 2025. Standard 746.4601(2).
2024
May 7, 2024 to Jun 18, 20248 inspections
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- Jun 18, 2024 inspection
- Jun 18, 2024 inspection
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- Jun 18, 2024 inspection
- May 7, 2024 inspection
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- May 7, 2024 inspection
Apr 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2024, verified Apr 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
Apr 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2024, verified Apr 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
Apr 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2024, verified Apr 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
Apr 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2024, verified Apr 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
2023
Dec 18, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.201(1).
Dec 18, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.201(1).
Dec 18, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.201(1).
Dec 18, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.201(1).

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