Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool

746.5607(b) · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

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.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

746.4907(a)(2) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

The pre-k/schoolers playground area loose fill was not maintained properly, in which dirt was exposed.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

One out of two transportation vehicles observed did not have a working alarm system.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

746.2409(a)(2) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

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.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training

Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Information regarding field trips 3. Parents Rights 4. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns with the director 5. Procedures for parents to participate with the center's activities 6. Information on how parents may access Minimum Standards and the correct HHSC website. 7. Staff vaccination policy 8. Procedures to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.

Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

746.2209 · Posting of Activity Plan

Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

746.5015(c) · Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

746.2101(a) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities

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.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2024

746.301(7) · Notification of Additional Services Offered

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.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2024

746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

The employee list was not validated by January 15th.

Corrected by Feb 3, 2023

746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.

Corrected by Dec 30, 2022

746.1203(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

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.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2022

746.605(3) · Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

One out of five children records observed did not include a start/admission date. The Director retrieved the start date from the computer system.

Corrected by May 10, 2022

746.1605 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

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.

Corrected by May 10, 2022

746.501(a)(18)(C) · Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity

The operational policies observed did not contain the type of physical activities that the operation will provide to children enrolled/present. The operation did not address alternate physical activities in case of bad weather conditions.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2021

746.501(a)(19) · Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen

The operational policies did not contain information pertaining to applying cream to children in care. The operational policies did not discuss requirements pertaining to diaper cream, insect repellant, and/or sunscreen.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2021

746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

One caregiver observed within the Pre-K age group did not have a current CPR/First-aid certification. The caregiver was observed with 8 children, 3-4 years of age.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2021

746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2021

746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation has not obtained the required annual sanitation inspection. The previous operation contained a health report dated 11/12/2020. The operation will serve meals, and is required to have an updated sanitation inspection.

Corrected by Nov 16, 2021

746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The fire inspection had not been completed for the new operation. The previous operation obtained a fire inspection on 3/17/2021. The operation has made changes to the infant classroom, which calls for a current fire inspection.

Corrected by Dec 8, 2021