The Apple Tree School, Houston TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 6 serious findings across 12 visits. Most recent critical finding: Aug 28, 2025. Latest visit Aug 26, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings1 · Houston median 1

65% of Houston licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings6 · Houston median 4

83% of Houston licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Aug 28, 2025InspectionCriticalLoose bedding in an infant's cribTexas: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · HighVerified corrected Sep 8, 2025

“A 6 month old infant was sleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a blanket.”Texas HHSC inspector, Aug 28, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jan 13, 2026InspectionSeriousBackground Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leavingTexas: MediumVerified corrected Jan 13, 2026

Jan 12, 2026Complaint investigationSeriousRequired Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceTexas: Medium+ 3 more findings from this visit: too many children per caregiver, child/caregiver ratio - 18 months…, child/caregiver ratio - 12 or fewer childrenVerified corrected Jan 22, 2026

7findings in 36 months7verified corrected by Texas0corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours6:30 am–6:30 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Harris
License number: 536264
Date issued: Jun 10, 1998
Licensed capacity: 102 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

12 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

1Critical findings

6Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

5 visits

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20264 visits · 5 recorded findings

Aug 26, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Feb 25, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 finding
Background-check eligibility
Serious
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not inactivated.
State verification recorded Jan 13, 2026.
Standard 745.651(1) · Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 13, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026409322
Visit source ID
905760833
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Jan 12, 2026Complaint investigation4 findings
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Serious
There were 18 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.
State verification recorded Feb 25, 2026.
Standard 746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 10, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026586886
Visit source ID
905907056
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Serious
A child was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group on the following days: 12/8/25, 12/9/25, 12/10/25, 12/12/25, 12/15/25, 12/16/25 and 12/23/25. On these days the youngest child in the group was combined with children between the ages of 3-11 years old.
State verification recorded Feb 25, 2026.
Standard 746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 10, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026586888
Visit source ID
905907056
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Serious
The director is not documenting the days and hours worked.
State verification recorded Jan 22, 2026.
Standard 746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 13, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026586887
Visit source ID
905907056
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Serious
The center was out of compliance with ratios for when 12 or fewer children are in care on the following days: 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25, 12/11/25, 12/19/25, 12/23/25, 1/7/26, 1/8/26, 1/9/26 and 1/12/26. On these days there was one caregiver present with 8-12 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old.
State verification recorded Feb 25, 2026.
Standard 746.1701 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 10, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026586889
Visit source ID
905907056
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20251 visit · 1 recorded finding

Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 finding
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Serious
The caregiver in charge did not have access to the children's records.
State verification recorded Jan 13, 2026.
Standard 746.1013(a)(3) · Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026354910
Visit source ID
905760832
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Sep 7, 2023Inspection
2 findings
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Serious
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not have documentation that orientaion was completed.
State verification recorded Sep 21, 2023.
Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 21, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026483647
Visit source ID
905760826
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Serious
Four of the five employee files reviewed did not documentation showing that preservice was completed.
State verification recorded Sep 21, 2023.
Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 21, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026403846
Visit source ID
905760826
Feb 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Serious
A child was observed laying in the doorway during naptime. The child was removed from blocking the doorway.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.2909(1) · Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Feb 7, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026508092
Visit source ID
905760825
Feb 3, 2023Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Sep 22, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Jun 16, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded

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Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection

12 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

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Background-check eligibility

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

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Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection

12 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

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Background-check eligibility

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

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