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Home › TX › Spring › Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool
16816 THEISS MAIL ROUTE RD, Spring TX 77379-6217 · License #1728736 · Center · Licensed Center
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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 Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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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 Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2209 · Posting of Activity Plan
Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees
The employee list was not validated by January 15th.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 11, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 10, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 10, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.