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Spring, TX 77379 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 94
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool
Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 8, 2022, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Years of early childhood experience and Child Development Associate's Degree Qualification |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (morning drop off and afternoon pick up from schools) |
| More | Founded 2010 |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1728736
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Transportation 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 during the visit
Apr 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“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 during the visit
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 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”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 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.”
The state verified the correction on 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
- Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The employee list was not validated by January 15th.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
Dec 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2022
Nov 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2022
Oct 26, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2022
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2022
May 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
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 during the visit
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 during the visit
- Mar 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on 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.”
The state verified the correction on 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool
Is Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 8, 2022.
When was Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 376-6686 to ask.
What is Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool's phone number?
(281) 376-6686.
Where is Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool?
16816 Theiss Mail Route Rd, Spring, TX 77379. The nearest other daycare we list is Classy Creations Childcare #2, 0.2 miles away.