Apple Grove Daycare And Preschool

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  Inspector's note: One out of two transportation vehicles observed did not have a working alarm system. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-24.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  Inspector's note: The pre-k/schoolers playground area loose fill was not maintained properly, in which dirt was exposed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-24.
• Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Inspector's note: The safety seats observed in two transportation vehicles were expired. Safety seats observed were manufactured ranged from between 2011-2015. One safety seat observed expired, 03/03/2018. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-24.

• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: Two cribs in the infant classroom did not have snug fitting sheets during the walkthrough. One infant was observed napping in one out of the two cribs observed with loose fitting sheets. Sheets on the infant mattress were replaced during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Several bags of mulch were observed on the pre-K playground area near the slide and underneath the play structure, posing a risk for a tripping hazard to children. While Licensing staff was present, the mulch bags were removed from children access. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-02.
• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-18.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Inspector's note: Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-02.
• Non-critical Posting of Activity Plan
  Inspector's note: Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  Inspector's note: During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-14.
• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-17.
• Critical Notification of Additional Services Offered
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: The employee list was not validated by January 15th. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-02-03.