ACTIVE POOR Compliance

The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III

3722 S SUGAR RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539

License #1557927 | Expires: Jul 28, 2015

Day Care Center
Type
144
Capacity
14
Inspections
31
Violations

Compliance Summary

4
Critical
16
Serious
11
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Oct 22, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Sep 23, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 1, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Mar 14, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 9
Oct 29, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 5
Nov 10, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Dec 13, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 29, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Nov 16, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Dec 10, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 6, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Apr 29, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Apr 28, 2021 OTHER Violations Found 1
Mar 25, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4

Violation Details

Serious Corrected

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: Apr 1, 2025

Serious Corrected

A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.

Corrected: Mar 19, 2025

Critical Corrected

The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.

Corrected: Mar 17, 2025

Moderate Corrected

The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.

Corrected: Mar 17, 2025

Serious Corrected

Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.

Corrected: Mar 17, 2025

Moderate Corrected

The director did not have a time sheets.

Corrected: Mar 17, 2025

Moderate Corrected

There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.

Corrected: Mar 14, 2025

Moderate Corrected

The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.

Corrected: Mar 14, 2025

Serious Corrected

There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.

Corrected: Mar 17, 2025

Serious Corrected

Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Corrected: Mar 19, 2025

Moderate Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.

Moderate Corrected

1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.

Serious Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.

Serious Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

A play yard was observed without a fitted sheet in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a fitted sheet was placed on the play yard's mattress.

Serious Corrected

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the Director's presence at the center is not routine and adequate enough to meet the position?s responsibilities. Timesheets could not be provided to account for director's presence.

Serious Corrected

Additional matresses were observed in two play yards in the infant room. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the additional mattresses were removed.

Serious Corrected

An infant was not strapped in while on a swing. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the infant was strapped in.

Serious Corrected

A child was served their A.M. snack on a bare table. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the snack was placed in a child's plate.

Serious Corrected

A television was observed on a children's table in a toddler room. The television was not anchored to prevent from tipping over. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the television was removed from the room and stored in the office.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.