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Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1
- licensed capacity
- 35
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1
Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1 is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 2009, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 35 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 35 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 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$229
Home daycare$206
Toddler
Center$214
Home daycare$196
Preschool
Center$209
Home daycare$194
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$184
State record
Inspection reports for Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 35 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #903988
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Apr 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“an evacuation diagram was not posted in one classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The director did not have a CPR First Aid certificate available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
“Nap mats were not labeled with name or which side faces down.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present with children before an eligible background check was determined.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The operation did not have record that they conducted a fire drill in May 2024. The operation has no documentation that the fire extinguishers were checked in 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
- Oct 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Two caregivers completed online CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“The operation did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional for two children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“The operation's personnel files were not available for review by licensing during the inspection as they are not stored at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“One caregiver changed a child's diaper and did not wash their hands. This was brought to the caregiver's attention and the child's hand's were washed during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“The operation did not have immunization records for one child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
- Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“a trash can containing food or diapers was not coveered. A lid was provided for the trash can at the inspection”
Corrected during the visit
746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
“The first aid kit contained expired items.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“safe sleep policies were not available for parents, as part of the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Outlet covers were observed to be missing covers.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Jan 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“There was no activity plan for toddlers.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“2 young children were sleeping in cribs with blankets. One had a blanket covering their body along with a mat and pillow and the other young child had a small stuff animal and blanket in the crib. This was corrected at Inspection when the director removed both blankets, stuff animal, and mat with pillow out of the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The monthly inspection checklist was last completed on Nov. 22. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly checklist for this month and updated that her playground area is not in use at this time due to equipment that has fallen apart and needs to be put back together.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Documentation show that fire drills are not completed on a monthly basis and not within 3 minutes or less.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
- Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list has not been reviewed since April 2019. This was corrected when the director reviewed the recall list and signed the The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An 11 month old was sleeping in a crib with a boppy pillow. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the boppy pillow from the crib.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director is missing 2 out of the 30 required training hours. The director is missing training in emergency preparedness, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, SIDS and shaken baby syndrome, and hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two caregivers are missing training in emergency preparedness, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, SIDS and shaken baby syndrome, and hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Out of 4 children files reviewed, 3 did not have release information or health statements. 2 out of 4 children files did not have emergency contact information or current immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1
Is Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 2009.
When was Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1 care for?
35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 414-4484 to ask.
What is Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1's phone number?
(512) 414-4484.
Where is Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1?
12207 Brigadoon Ln, Austin, TX 78727. The nearest other daycare we list is Summit EAC YMCA, under 0.1 miles away.