Mickey's Learning Academy
923 N Saint Marie St, Mission, TX
4.7· 6 reviews
A+ Appletree Academy
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About A+ Appletree Academy
A+ Appletree Academy is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 15, 2017, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A+ Appletree Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for A+ Appletree Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1648965
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Four out of six staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials; -Administering Medications; -Emergency Preparedness; and -Building and Physical Premises Safety.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Sep 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that operation failed to timely report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The personnel records for two caregivers were not available for review at the operation during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The lighting in the infant room during naptime was not adequate and did not allow visual supervision of all children in the room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of the minimum standards (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at the operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at the operation; (D) Each setting in which the physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; (F) The criteria the operation will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director was missing annual training for training year 3/22/2023-3/21/2024 on the following topics: 1. Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and 2.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“Two infants in the infant room were observed asleep on swings for an undetermined amount of time.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The grass in the outdoor playground was not maintained.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Child/caregiver ratios were not met in the infant room when a caregiver was caring for five infants. The ages of the children in the group were a 4 month old, 7 month old, 9 month old, 14 month old, and 19 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 4. The group was out of ratio by one child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The feeding instructions available for review were not current for three infants who are not yet ready for table food. Two of the feeding instruction forms had a date of 8/28/2023, and a third form had a date of 9/26/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“A caregiver's record was not available for review at the operation during the inspection. A second caregiver's training record was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
Dec 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“There were no time sheets available for one of the directors.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The electronic child safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was not maintained. When testing the electronic child safety alarm there was no sound indicating the alarm was working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022
- Dec 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
Dec 17, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed was not current.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“One of two directors was not current on transportation safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about A+ Appletree Academy
Is A+ Appletree Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 15, 2017.
When was A+ Appletree Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A+ Appletree Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A+ Appletree Academy care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A+ Appletree Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A+ Appletree Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A+ Appletree Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 580-8998 to ask.
What is A+ Appletree Academy's phone number?
(956) 580-8998.
Where is A+ Appletree Academy?
619 E 9th St, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Mickey's Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.