The Apple Tree Academy

5310 PALMETTO ST, Houston, TX 77081Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 31, 2025

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 Academy
License number
1790036
Location
5310 PALMETTO ST, Houston, TX 77081
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 40.0/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected July 31, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor40.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing40/100
Compliance0/100

32

Total Violations

Jul 31, 2025

Last Inspection

90

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (32)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(2)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(3)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(2)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(3)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(2)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(3)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-06

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(2)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(3)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jan 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(5)Apr 16, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(5)Apr 16, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(5)Apr 16, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(5)Apr 16, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Dec 18, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Dec 18, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Dec 18, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Dec 18, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Apple Tree Academy's safety grade?

The Apple Tree Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 40.0 out of 100.

How many violations does The Apple Tree Academy have?

The Apple Tree Academy has 32 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Apple Tree Academy last inspected?

The Apple Tree Academy was last inspected on July 31, 2025.

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