No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
The Apple Tree Academy
5310 Palmetto St, Houston
Last inspected Jul 2, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jul 19, 2024
- Phone
- 3466384537
Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
1High risk
4Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
8Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
Apr 13, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jul 31, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Mar 21, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Mar 7, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
- Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Inspector's note: 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 Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-30. - Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-30. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: 2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-28. - Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Inspector's note: During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-04. - Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Inspector's note: Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-06. - Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Inspector's note: 7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-20.
Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
May 7, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 16, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Inspector's note: Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-23.
Dec 18, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Policies Comply with Rules
Inspector's note: 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 Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.