Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool
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
Quality Rating
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)
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02
The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-18
Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02
Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-18
Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02
The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-18
Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-18
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The employee list was not validated by January 15th.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03
The employee list was not validated by January 15th.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03
The employee list was not validated by January 15th.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03
The employee list was not validated by January 15th.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03
The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30
The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30
The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30
The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05
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
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
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
Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05
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
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
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
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
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
Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05
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
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
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
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.