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Licensed Center · Texas

The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III

3722 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
144
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jul 28, 2015
Phone
9563181138

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

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.

4High risk
10Medium-high risk
11Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
12Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

May 8, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 5, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
    Inspector's note: Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-03-09.
Oct 22, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 23, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 1, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
    Inspector's note: An employee was responsible for supervising a group of children; however, this individual does not fulfill the educational requirements necessary to qualify as a caregiver. Corrected at Inspection: A qualified caregiver was placed in the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Mar 14, 2025 · Inspection
9 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
    Inspector's note: There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-14.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
    Inspector's note: The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-19.
  • Critical Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
    Inspector's note: Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
    Inspector's note: The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-14.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
    Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
    Inspector's note: The director did not have a time sheets. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
    Inspector's note: Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-19.
Oct 29, 2024 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-31.
  • Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
    Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-29.
  • Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
    Inspector's note: 9 out of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing the following: 1) Admission Date 2) Emergency Contact Address, Special Care Statement, Healthcare Provider Statement, Immunization Information 3) Emergency Contact other than a parent 4) Emergency Contact Address, Emergency Care Authorization, Special Care Statement 5) Date of Admission, Special Care Statement 6) Date of Admission, 7) Date of Admission, Name of School/Address/Phone Number 8) Date of Admission, Address of Emergecny Contact, Special Care Statement, School information, Healthcare Statement, Immunization records, Permission to ride bus/walk 9) Iimmunization Records Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-12.
  • Critical Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
    Inspector's note: Carbon Monoxide Detector had not been tested for the year 2024. *This was corrected at inspection when the Carbon Monoxide Detector was tested and in compliance. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-05.
Nov 10, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
    Inspector's note: In the infant classroom there was a garbage can that was accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the trash can from the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
    Inspector's note: In the toddler classroom there was an ointment in one of the children's cubbies that was not labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper ointment. Risk level: Medium. 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.