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Childcare center · Spring, TX
Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool
A licensed child care center in Spring, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 16816 THEISS MAIL ROUTE RD, Spring, TX 77379
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 376-6686
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 94 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1728736
Permit: Full Permit, issued June 8, 2022
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 9 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 13 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 8, Medium 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 January 26, 2022 to July 7, 2026, newest first: 22 visits and 20 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.
July 7, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 10, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 24, 2026 · Correction verified: July 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The safety seats observed in two transportation vehicles were expired. Safety seats observed were manufactured ranged from between 2011-2015. One safety seat observed expired, 03/03/2018.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2026 · Correction verified: July 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of two transportation vehicles observed did not have a working alarm system.
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 24, 2026 · Correction verified: July 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The pre-k/schoolers playground area loose fill was not maintained properly, in which dirt was exposed.
April 16, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two cribs in the infant classroom did not have snug fitting sheets during the walkthrough. One infant was observed napping in one out of the two cribs observed with loose fitting sheets. Sheets on the infant mattress were replaced during the inspection.
April 14, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several bags of mulch were observed on the pre-K playground area near the slide and underneath the play structure, posing a risk for a tripping hazard to children. While Licensing staff was present, the mulch bags were removed from children access.
August 26, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 13, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
July 10, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
June 11, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2025 · Correction verified: July 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 18, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2025 · Correction verified: July 23, 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.
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
October 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 27, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 14, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2024 · Correction verified: July 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One staff was observed with 5 children, 2-4 years of age amongst two pools. The staff did not have additonal staff present to assist in case of an emergency.
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services.
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough, Licensing staff observed two inflatable pools on site. Licensing staff was not notified, and/or informed of pool services offered at the childcare facility.
June 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 12, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 7, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
February 3, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 3, 2023 · Correction verified: February 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The employee list was not validated by January 15th.
December 9, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 30, 2022 · Correction verified: December 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.
November 9, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: December 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the infants in which they were responsible for. A total of 2 infants were present in the classroom.
October 26, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: December 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
On 11/09/2022 children were observed having ramen noodles, corn, and cantaloupe for lunch. The food menu for Wednesday was documented to serve turkey grilled cheese, corns, and fresh fruit. There were not substitutions documented on the food menu.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2022 · Correction verified: December 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant sheets observed in two cribs were loose and contained food stains. Extra padding was observed underneath infant sheets, which was the incorrect size. Infant sheets that were dirty were removed and replaced while present.
May 10, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children were observed in the infant classroom. One child was 3 years of age, and the other child was an infant, 8 months of age.
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of five children records observed did not include a start/admission date. The Director retrieved the start date from the computer system.
March 23, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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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.