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Licensed Center · Texas

The Apple Tree School

17127 Red Oak Dr, Houston

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
102
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jun 10, 1998
Phone
2814446707

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.

1High risk
5Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
13Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
    Inspector's note: Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not inactivated. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-13.
Jan 12, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
    Inspector's note: The center was out of compliance with ratios for when 12 or fewer children are in care on the following days: 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25, 12/11/25, 12/19/25, 12/23/25, 1/7/26, 1/8/26, 1/9/26 and 1/12/26. On these days there was one caregiver present with 8-12 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-10.
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
    Inspector's note: A child was combined with children that were more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group on the following days: 12/8/25, 12/9/25, 12/10/25, 12/12/25, 12/15/25, 12/16/25 and 12/23/25. On these days the youngest child in the group was combined with children between the ages of 3-11 years old. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-10.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: There were 18 children, ages 11 months to 6 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-10.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
    Inspector's note: The director is not documenting the days and hours worked. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-13.
Dec 18, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
    Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge did not have access to the children's records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-19.
Oct 29, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 22, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 8, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 28, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: A 6 month old infant was sleep in a crib with a boppy pillow and a blanket. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-28.
Aug 29, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 18, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 5, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 7, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
    Inspector's note: Four of the five employee files reviewed did not have documentation that orientaion was completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-21.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
    Inspector's note: Four of the five employee files reviewed did not documentation showing that preservice was completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-21.
Feb 7, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
    Inspector's note: A child was observed laying in the doorway during naptime. The child was removed from blocking the doorway. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Feb 3, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this 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.