Texas records · HIDALGO County · EDINBURG
The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
Licensed Center in EDINBURG, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 28, 2015
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 3722 S SUGAR RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539 9694
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- July 28, 2015
- Operation number
- 1557927
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-07:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 12 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 1 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,762 |
| Citations recorded | 26 |
| Record covers | December 6, 2021 – May 8, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 11 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
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 by the state on March 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director did not have a time sheets.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025.
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 by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 at the time of inspection.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on December 13, 2022.
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 by the state on November 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on November 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on November 29, 2022.
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 by the state on December 10, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on December 10, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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