The Apple Tree Academy
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1790036
The Apple Tree Academy holds a Full Permit issued July 19, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 8 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 19, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
90 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5310 Palmetto St, Houston, TX 77081-4614
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
8
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 4 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Inspection | 6 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 7, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
January 30, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
Corrected: February 28, 2025
January 30, 2025 Standard § 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
Corrected: February 4, 2025
January 30, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
Corrected: January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025 Standard § 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
Corrected: February 20, 2025
January 30, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
Corrected: February 6, 2025
April 16, 2024 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
Corrected: April 23, 2024
December 18, 2023 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: December 18, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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