The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
28 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 5, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
- License number
- 1557927
- Location
- 3722 S SUGAR RD, Edinburg, TX 78539
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 28 inspections, last inspected March 5, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
115
Total Violations
Mar 5, 2026
Last Inspection
144
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (115)
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-09
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-09
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-09
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
The director did not have a time sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
The director did not have a time sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
The director did not have a time sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-14
The director did not have a time sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-12
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-29
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-29
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-29
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-29
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Additional matresses were observed in two play yards in the infant room. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the additional mattresses were removed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An infant was not strapped in while on a swing. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the infant was strapped in.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III's safety grade?
The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III have?
The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III has 115 total violations on record, including 68 critical, 47 serious, and 0 minor.
When was The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III last inspected?
The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III was last inspected on March 5, 2026.