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Childcare center · Edinburg, TX
The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
A licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 3722 S SUGAR RD, Edinburg, TX 78539
County: Hidalgo County
Phone: (956) 318-1138
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 144 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1557927
Permit: Full Permit, issued July 28, 2015
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 6 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 16 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 8, Medium 6, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from December 6, 2021 to May 8, 2026, newest first: 13 visits and 26 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
May 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 5, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 9, 2026 · Correction verified: March 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.
October 22, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
September 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 1, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 14, 2025 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not have a time sheets.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 14, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 14, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.
October 29, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2024 · Correction verified: November 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 12, 2024 · Correction verified: November 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2024 · Correction verified: November 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 5, 2024 · Correction verified: November 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
November 10, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
December 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 29, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2022 · Correction verified: December 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2022 · Correction verified: December 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 16, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 28, 2022 · Correction verified: November 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 16, 2022 · Correction verified: November 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 16, 2022 · Correction verified: November 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 16, 2022 · Correction verified: November 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.
December 10, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 6, 2021 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2021 · Correction verified: December 10, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2021 · Correction verified: December 10, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children under the age for 2 were observed watching television during a transition in the toddler classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as television was turned off and another activity was initiated.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.