Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be installed and maintained as the manufacturer instructs.

State rule 746.5625(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions"

Inspector's note: One out of two transportation vehicles observed did not have a working alarm system.

Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment taller than 5 feet needs at least nine inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft."

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

Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Child safety seats must not be expired or damaged in an accident.

State rule 746.5607(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident"

Inspector's note: 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 Jun 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cribs must have snug-fitting sheets.

State rule 746.2409(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: 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 while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: 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 Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete pre-service training as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training"

Inspector's note: Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training

Corrected Jul 2, 2025, verified by the state Jul 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

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

Corrected Jun 18, 2025, verified by the state Jun 26, 2025.

Medium risk Posting of Activity Plan

State rule 746.2209 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting of Activity Plan"

Inspector's note: Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.