Apples and Bananas
Licensed Center · Rio Grande City, Starr County, TX · Operation No. 1668756
Apples and Bananas holds a Full Permit issued January 8, 2019. In the state's 60-month public window it has 9 inspections on record with 17 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 8, 2019
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
53 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
197 White Rock Loop, Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6611
The 60-month record
9
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
17
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 5 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 2 · Low 2. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Inspection | 7 |
Deficiency records
July 8, 2026 Standard § 746.1403(a)(3)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver counted in ratio with a hire date of November 2025 did not have first aid and CPR.
Corrected: July 17, 2026
July 8, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
3 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: Child maltreatment, SIDS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases.
Corrected: July 17, 2026
August 14, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations.
Corrected: August 29, 2025
September 11, 2024 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity.
Corrected: September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing.
Corrected: September 18, 2024
October 11, 2023 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
One record was not avialable for review.
Corrected: October 20, 2023
October 25, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time.
Corrected: October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
Low Verbatim from the agency record
Updated annual training hours were not available for review.
Corrected: November 15, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22
Corrected: November 10, 2022
December 17, 2021 Standard § 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs.
Corrected: December 17, 2021
November 19, 2021 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Child in room sleeping with television on a TV program was playing, and a video game remote observed next to sleeping child. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off and controller picked up.
Corrected: November 19, 2021
November 19, 2021 Standard § 746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings.
Corrected: November 26, 2021
November 19, 2021 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of drill not available for review, caregiver stated drills last practiced in August when school started.
Corrected: November 26, 2021
November 19, 2021 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection.
Corrected: November 19, 2021
November 19, 2021 Standard § 746.607 - Signed Admission Form
Low Verbatim from the agency record
5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures.
Corrected: November 26, 2021
November 19, 2021 Standard § 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room.
Corrected: November 19, 2021
November 19, 2021 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020.
Corrected: November 26, 2021
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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