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The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
3722 S SUGAR RD, Edinburg TX 78539-9694 · License #1557927 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Thelma Flores
- Phone
- (956) 318-1138
- thelma.banda@aol.com
- Website
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- Address
- 3722 S SUGAR RD, Edinburg TX 78539-9694 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 144 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium Low
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.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- Medium
746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The director did not have a time sheets.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- High
746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
- Medium
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
Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
- Medium
746.1111 · Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
- High
746.2805(6) · Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
- High
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.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2022
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
- Medium
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
- High
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.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 5, 2026 inspection noted: “Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 1, 2025 inspection noted: “An employee was responsible for supervising a group of children; however, this individual does not fulfill the educational requirements necessary to qualify as…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 14, 2025 inspection noted: “Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.” — what has changed since then?
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