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Houston, TX 77074 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Red Apple Private School & Childcare is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 18, 2007, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 129 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Red Apple Private School & Childcare 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).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The last sanitation inspection was completed 02/12/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A staff member used the kitchen stove, which was previously cited by the local health department as unapproved and required to be removed. The operation informed the health department that the stove was not in use; however, it was observed being used to cook food for children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The van used for transporting children did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information for eleven children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“The van used for transporting children did not have Parent names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for eleven children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
“A caregiver was observed cleaning their room, while children were playing and running around the room, according the the caregiver they were cleaning after a meal. Note: There was no food observed on the floor or tables. There was cleaning spray on the handwashing sink in reach.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“The pre-k and school-age caregivers were observed left their groups unsupervised, According to one caregiver, The prek teacher supervised both groups while the school-age careigver escorted a group of toddlers to another room.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“Fire extinguisher was observed under the front passenger seat not secured. A fire extinguisher on another vehicle was observed unsecure next to the driver's seat”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In one room, a vent covering was observed to be missing, another room, the vent covering was observed to be falling down. A light switch was observed to be missing a plate cover.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
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
“Upon arrival, a 7mo old infant was observed sleeping in a baby swing. The infant was then removed and placed in a crib. NOTE: According to the caregiver, the infant had been sleep for approx. 3minutes prior to CCR arrival”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“Two infants were observed to be sleep in cribs with bibs on.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“6 caregiver who received education outside of the U.S. did not have documentation to verify high school education or equivalent.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“An updated list of the children transported was on both vehicles was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“of the 10 staff files 4 staff did not a completed notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“2 caregivers hired after 9/1/2023 did not have a pre-empoyment affidavit on file”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
“14 children were observed exiting a vehicle where there were only 13 seats/seatbelts available.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Loose-fill surfacing was not observed to be properly maintained. Tarp under surfacing was exposed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“On one vehicle used 4 booster seats were observed to have expired between 2010-2021. Another vehicle used had 7 expired booster seates dated between 2010 and 2019.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
“A little tikes climing structure was observed to be overlaping the use zone of other climbing structures on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
“First aid kits on both vehicles used were observed to be missing tweezers NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the tweezers were placed in each kit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“The operation did not have a posted list for a child with a diagnosed food allergy”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Hotdog buns with an expiration date of 2/26/25 were observed in the kitchen NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The food was disposed of during the inspection”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“Buckets of mop water was observed in reach of children during the inspection. Note: The provider moved the mop water into locked closets out of reach of children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Observed a nap mat layed out in the classroom for a child that was torn. Note: The provider disposed the torn mat and provided the child with a new one during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Observed an infant placed in a chair for use of safety straps and the straps were missing. Note: The caregiver removed the chair and placed the child in another chair that was equipped with straps and secured the child in the chair.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3805(c)(2) - Medication Records - Name of Medication
“The name of medication administered to a child was not documented on the medication log. Note: The provider added the name of the medication during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Observed bottles in the hand washing sink in the infant room during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the bottles from the off the hand washing sink during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child's hands were not washed after diapering during the inspection. Note: The caregiver was corrected and had the child wash their hands after diapering and before they engaged in other activities.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“1 child's file did not contain the completed information on limitations or restrictions. Note: The provider corrected this at inspection by confirming with parent there were no limitations or restrictions.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“Observed an unstable refrigerator in the infant room that poses a tipping hazard. A slide in the outdoor play area has cracks in it located at the end of the slide. A toilet seat in the girls restroom contains a loose screw in the back.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“The activity schedules in the Pre-Kindergarten classrooms did not show opportunities for outdoor time. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“During the inspection multiple diaper changing mats were torn and cannot be cleaned properly.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The toilet seat in the Pre-Kinderarten classroom was cracked in the middle.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“During the inspection children were resting on nap mats that contained another child's name ono it. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not contain the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
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Houston, TX 77074 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77074 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77074 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Houston, TX 77074 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 18, 2007.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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.
129, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 771-7913 to ask.
(713) 771-7913.
7605 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074. The nearest other daycare we list is Mireya Del Rocio Adame, 0.3 miles away.