The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
Licensed Center in Edinburg, Texas. License #1557927, issued July 28, 2015.
- Address
- 3722 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
- Phone
- (956) 318-1138
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-07:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star 4-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since March 25, 2026. From the state's provider report of October 28, 2026.
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 3,762 standards at The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III between December 6, 2021 and March 5, 2026 and recorded 26 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 3 | 363 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 329 | 1 |
| Personnel | 3 | 442 | 4 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 3 | 162 | 0 |
| Activities | 3 | 104 | 1 |
| Infants | 3 | 267 | 2 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 134 | 0 |
| Health practices | 3 | 338 | 3 |
| Safety practices | 3 | 220 | 1 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 1 |
| Outdoor safety | 3 | 288 | 0 |
| Pools | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 203 | 0 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 1 |
The table adds up to 3,726 of those standards. The remaining 36, including 12 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 13 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on May 8, 2026, and 26 citations.
- 4High
- 10Medium High
- 11Medium
- 1Medium Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 26. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium Low March 5, 2026 Correction verified March 9, 2026
746.1309(g): Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
- Medium High April 1, 2025 Corrected at inspection
746.1107(2): Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
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.
- Medium March 14, 2025 Correction verified April 1, 2025
746.801(5): Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
- Medium High March 14, 2025 Correction verified April 1, 2025
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
- Medium March 14, 2025 Correction verified April 1, 2025
746.801(10): Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
- Medium March 14, 2025 Correction verified April 1, 2025
746.2207(c)(4): Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
- Medium High March 14, 2025 Correction verified April 1, 2025
746.1013(c): Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
- Medium High March 14, 2025 Correction verified April 1, 2025
746.1315(b)(1): CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
- Medium March 14, 2025 Correction verified April 1, 2025
746.4503(a): Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
- High March 14, 2025 Correction verified April 1, 2025
746.5617(a)(5): Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
- Medium High March 14, 2025 Correction verified April 1, 2025
746.3819: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
- Medium October 29, 2024 Correction verified November 26, 2024
746.1111: Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
- Medium High October 29, 2024 Corrected at inspection
746.5537(a)(2): Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
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.
- Medium October 29, 2024 Correction verified November 26, 2024
746.603(a): Children's Records Maintained
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
- Medium High October 29, 2024 Correction verified November 26, 2024
746.1301(a)(3)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.
- Medium High October 29, 2024 Correction verified November 26, 2024
746.5205(1): Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
- Medium November 10, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.3501(5): Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
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.
- Medium High November 10, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.3407(8): Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
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.
- High November 29, 2022 Correction verified December 13, 2022
746.2805(6): Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
- Medium November 29, 2022 Correction verified December 13, 2022
746.2207(c)(1): Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
A Pre-K child was observed using caregiver's phone to watch videos not related to planned activities. NOTE: Phone was removed and activities were resumed.
- High November 16, 2022 Correction verified November 29, 2022
746.2426: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three out of nine infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices (swings). Children were not removed as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers removing children from restrictive devices.
- Medium November 16, 2022 Correction verified November 29, 2022
746.1111: Education Outside of U.S.
Documentation of education outside of U.S. for one caregiver does not provide proof of high school or GED completion. Documentation of education outside of U.S. for another caregiver was not translated to English.
- Medium November 16, 2022 Correction verified November 29, 2022
746.2207(c)(1): Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Two groups of children were observed watching cartoons on television not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers switching TV shows to material related to planned activities.
- Medium High November 16, 2022 Correction verified November 29, 2022
746.2419(8): Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
- High December 6, 2021 Correction verified December 10, 2021
746.2419(3): Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
An infant's bottle was being supported by a blanket while infant was feeding on a restrictive device. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as infant began to be fed by a caregiver.
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