No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
The Apple Tree School
17127 Red Oak Dr, Houston
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · Map
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
- Website
- www.appletreehouston.com
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.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
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.