Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool

16816 THEISS MAIL ROUTE RD, Spring, TX 77379Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

38 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 26, 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
Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool
License number
1728736
Location
16816 THEISS MAIL ROUTE RD, Spring, TX 77379
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
38 inspections, last inspected August 26, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

84

Total Violations

Aug 26, 2025

Last Inspection

94

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (84)

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 11, 2025

Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Jun 11, 2025

The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Information regarding field trips 3. Parents Rights 4. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns with the director 5. Procedures for parents to participate with the center's activities 6. Information on how parents may access Minimum Standards and the correct HHSC website. 7. Staff vaccination policy 8. Procedures to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Jun 11, 2025

Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Jun 11, 2025

The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jun 11, 2025

Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Jun 11, 2025

Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 11, 2025

Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Jun 11, 2025

Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jun 11, 2025

Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 11, 2025

Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Jun 11, 2025

The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Information regarding field trips 3. Parents Rights 4. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns with the director 5. Procedures for parents to participate with the center's activities 6. Information on how parents may access Minimum Standards and the correct HHSC website. 7. Staff vaccination policy 8. Procedures to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Jun 11, 2025

The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jun 11, 2025

Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Jun 11, 2025

The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Information regarding field trips 3. Parents Rights 4. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns with the director 5. Procedures for parents to participate with the center's activities 6. Information on how parents may access Minimum Standards and the correct HHSC website. 7. Staff vaccination policy 8. Procedures to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 11, 2025

Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Jun 11, 2025

Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Jun 11, 2025

The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jun 11, 2025

Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Jun 11, 2025

The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Jun 11, 2025

The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Information regarding field trips 3. Parents Rights 4. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns with the director 5. Procedures for parents to participate with the center's activities 6. Information on how parents may access Minimum Standards and the correct HHSC website. 7. Staff vaccination policy 8. Procedures to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2101(a)Jun 14, 2024

One staff was observed with 5 children, 2-4 years of age amongst two pools. The staff did not have additonal staff present to assist in case of an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5015(c)Jun 14, 2024

During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(7)Jun 14, 2024

During the walkthrough, Licensing staff observed two inflatable pools on site. Licensing staff was not notified, and/or informed of pool services offered at the childcare facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5015(c)Jun 14, 2024

During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2101(a)Jun 14, 2024

One staff was observed with 5 children, 2-4 years of age amongst two pools. The staff did not have additonal staff present to assist in case of an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(7)Jun 14, 2024

During the walkthrough, Licensing staff observed two inflatable pools on site. Licensing staff was not notified, and/or informed of pool services offered at the childcare facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5015(c)Jun 14, 2024

During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(7)Jun 14, 2024

During the walkthrough, Licensing staff observed two inflatable pools on site. Licensing staff was not notified, and/or informed of pool services offered at the childcare facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5015(c)Jun 14, 2024

During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2101(a)Jun 14, 2024

One staff was observed with 5 children, 2-4 years of age amongst two pools. The staff did not have additonal staff present to assist in case of an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2101(a)Jun 14, 2024

One staff was observed with 5 children, 2-4 years of age amongst two pools. The staff did not have additonal staff present to assist in case of an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(7)Jun 14, 2024

During the walkthrough, Licensing staff observed two inflatable pools on site. Licensing staff was not notified, and/or informed of pool services offered at the childcare facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 3, 2023

The employee list was not validated by January 15th.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 3, 2023

The employee list was not validated by January 15th.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 3, 2023

The employee list was not validated by January 15th.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 3, 2023

The employee list was not validated by January 15th.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Dec 9, 2022

The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Dec 9, 2022

The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Dec 9, 2022

The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Dec 9, 2022

The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Nov 9, 2022

One caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the infants in which they were responsible for. A total of 2 infants were present in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Nov 9, 2022

One caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the infants in which they were responsible for. A total of 2 infants were present in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Nov 9, 2022

One caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the infants in which they were responsible for. A total of 2 infants were present in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Nov 9, 2022

One caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the infants in which they were responsible for. A total of 2 infants were present in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(2)Oct 26, 2022

On 11/09/2022 children were observed having ramen noodles, corn, and cantaloupe for lunch. The food menu for Wednesday was documented to serve turkey grilled cheese, corns, and fresh fruit. There were not substitutions documented on the food menu.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Oct 26, 2022

Infant sheets observed in two cribs were loose and contained food stains. Extra padding was observed underneath infant sheets, which was the incorrect size. Infant sheets that were dirty were removed and replaced while present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(2)Oct 26, 2022

On 11/09/2022 children were observed having ramen noodles, corn, and cantaloupe for lunch. The food menu for Wednesday was documented to serve turkey grilled cheese, corns, and fresh fruit. There were not substitutions documented on the food menu.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Oct 26, 2022

Infant sheets observed in two cribs were loose and contained food stains. Extra padding was observed underneath infant sheets, which was the incorrect size. Infant sheets that were dirty were removed and replaced while present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(2)Oct 26, 2022

On 11/09/2022 children were observed having ramen noodles, corn, and cantaloupe for lunch. The food menu for Wednesday was documented to serve turkey grilled cheese, corns, and fresh fruit. There were not substitutions documented on the food menu.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Oct 26, 2022

Infant sheets observed in two cribs were loose and contained food stains. Extra padding was observed underneath infant sheets, which was the incorrect size. Infant sheets that were dirty were removed and replaced while present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(2)Oct 26, 2022

On 11/09/2022 children were observed having ramen noodles, corn, and cantaloupe for lunch. The food menu for Wednesday was documented to serve turkey grilled cheese, corns, and fresh fruit. There were not substitutions documented on the food menu.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Oct 26, 2022

Infant sheets observed in two cribs were loose and contained food stains. Extra padding was observed underneath infant sheets, which was the incorrect size. Infant sheets that were dirty were removed and replaced while present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 10, 2022

Two children were observed in the infant classroom. One child was 3 years of age, and the other child was an infant, 8 months of age.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)May 10, 2022

One out of five children records observed did not include a start/admission date. The Director retrieved the start date from the computer system.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 10, 2022

Two children were observed in the infant classroom. One child was 3 years of age, and the other child was an infant, 8 months of age.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)May 10, 2022

One out of five children records observed did not include a start/admission date. The Director retrieved the start date from the computer system.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 10, 2022

Two children were observed in the infant classroom. One child was 3 years of age, and the other child was an infant, 8 months of age.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)May 10, 2022

One out of five children records observed did not include a start/admission date. The Director retrieved the start date from the computer system.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 10, 2022

Two children were observed in the infant classroom. One child was 3 years of age, and the other child was an infant, 8 months of age.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)May 10, 2022

One out of five children records observed did not include a start/admission date. The Director retrieved the start date from the computer system.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(C)Oct 29, 2021

The operational policies observed did not contain the type of physical activities that the operation will provide to children enrolled/present. The operation did not address alternate physical activities in case of bad weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 29, 2021

Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Oct 29, 2021

The fire inspection had not been completed for the new operation. The previous operation obtained a fire inspection on 3/17/2021. The operation has made changes to the infant classroom, which calls for a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Oct 29, 2021

One caregiver observed within the Pre-K age group did not have a current CPR/First-aid certification. The caregiver was observed with 8 children, 3-4 years of age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(19)Oct 29, 2021

The operational policies did not contain information pertaining to applying cream to children in care. The operational policies did not discuss requirements pertaining to diaper cream, insect repellant, and/or sunscreen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Oct 29, 2021

The operation has not obtained the required annual sanitation inspection. The previous operation contained a health report dated 11/12/2020. The operation will serve meals, and is required to have an updated sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(C)Oct 29, 2021

The operational policies observed did not contain the type of physical activities that the operation will provide to children enrolled/present. The operation did not address alternate physical activities in case of bad weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Oct 29, 2021

The operation has not obtained the required annual sanitation inspection. The previous operation contained a health report dated 11/12/2020. The operation will serve meals, and is required to have an updated sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(19)Oct 29, 2021

The operational policies did not contain information pertaining to applying cream to children in care. The operational policies did not discuss requirements pertaining to diaper cream, insect repellant, and/or sunscreen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 29, 2021

Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Oct 29, 2021

The operation has not obtained the required annual sanitation inspection. The previous operation contained a health report dated 11/12/2020. The operation will serve meals, and is required to have an updated sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(C)Oct 29, 2021

The operational policies observed did not contain the type of physical activities that the operation will provide to children enrolled/present. The operation did not address alternate physical activities in case of bad weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(19)Oct 29, 2021

The operational policies did not contain information pertaining to applying cream to children in care. The operational policies did not discuss requirements pertaining to diaper cream, insect repellant, and/or sunscreen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 29, 2021

Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Oct 29, 2021

The fire inspection had not been completed for the new operation. The previous operation obtained a fire inspection on 3/17/2021. The operation has made changes to the infant classroom, which calls for a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Oct 29, 2021

One caregiver observed within the Pre-K age group did not have a current CPR/First-aid certification. The caregiver was observed with 8 children, 3-4 years of age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Oct 29, 2021

The operation has not obtained the required annual sanitation inspection. The previous operation contained a health report dated 11/12/2020. The operation will serve meals, and is required to have an updated sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(C)Oct 29, 2021

The operational policies observed did not contain the type of physical activities that the operation will provide to children enrolled/present. The operation did not address alternate physical activities in case of bad weather conditions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(19)Oct 29, 2021

The operational policies did not contain information pertaining to applying cream to children in care. The operational policies did not discuss requirements pertaining to diaper cream, insect repellant, and/or sunscreen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Oct 29, 2021

Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Oct 29, 2021

The fire inspection had not been completed for the new operation. The previous operation obtained a fire inspection on 3/17/2021. The operation has made changes to the infant classroom, which calls for a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Oct 29, 2021

One caregiver observed within the Pre-K age group did not have a current CPR/First-aid certification. The caregiver was observed with 8 children, 3-4 years of age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Oct 29, 2021

The fire inspection had not been completed for the new operation. The previous operation obtained a fire inspection on 3/17/2021. The operation has made changes to the infant classroom, which calls for a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Oct 29, 2021

One caregiver observed within the Pre-K age group did not have a current CPR/First-aid certification. The caregiver was observed with 8 children, 3-4 years of age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool's safety grade?

Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool 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 Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool have?

Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool has 84 total violations on record, including 60 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool last inspected?

Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool was last inspected on August 26, 2025.

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