The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
3722 S SUGAR RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539
License #1557927 | Expires: Jul 28, 2015
Compliance Summary
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
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
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Corrected: Mar 19, 2025
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Corrected: Mar 17, 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.
Corrected: Mar 17, 2025
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
Corrected: Mar 17, 2025
The director did not have a time sheets.
Corrected: Mar 17, 2025
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Corrected: Mar 17, 2025
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Corrected: Mar 19, 2025
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
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
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.
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
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.
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.
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.
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
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.
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.
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Additional matresses were observed in two play yards in the infant room. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the additional mattresses were removed.
An infant was not strapped in while on a swing. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the infant was strapped in.
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.
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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