The Apple Tree Academy

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 19, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5310 PALMETTO ST, HOUSTON, TX 77081 4614
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 19, 2024
Operation number: 1790036
Licensed capacity: 90 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	8
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,512
Citations recorded	8
Record covers	December 18, 2023 – July 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	4
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 696 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 515 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 30, 20256 citations recorded6 of 765 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium

7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's InstructionsRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.

Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2025.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High

Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025.

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 528 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 509 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 240 standards cited at this visit

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium

Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 18, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

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 at the time of inspection.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.