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The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III

3722 S SUGAR RD, Edinburg TX 78539-9694 · License #1557927 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 144 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 8, 2026
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Director
Thelma Flores
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Address
3722 S SUGAR RD, Edinburg TX 78539-9694 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Tue06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Wed06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Thu06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Fri06:30 AM-07:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 144 children
18
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
10
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.6
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 8, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 5, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Sep 23, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 1, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Mar 14, 2025 — Inspection
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • 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

Oct 29, 2024 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • 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

Nov 10, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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

Dec 13, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 29, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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

Nov 16, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • 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

Dec 10, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 6, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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

  1. 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?
  2. 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?
  3. 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?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error