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Houston, TX 77081 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Apple Tree Academy
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About The Apple Tree Academy
The Apple Tree Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 19, 2024, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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. It lists: 6 weeks to 13 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Staff | Qualified staff and ongoing training |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ProCare, Procare App) |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Apple Tree Academy 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 The Apple Tree Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1790036
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 10 visits
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“One caregiver was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the age of the youngest in care, the caregiver stated they were not sure and beleived they might be two. The caregiver stated the oldest was 3, then changed and stated the child was almost 3. Children in care were 18-20 months”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about The Apple Tree Academy
Is The Apple Tree Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 19, 2024.
When was The Apple Tree Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Apple Tree Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 The Apple Tree Academy care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Apple Tree Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Apple Tree Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Apple Tree Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 638-4537 to ask.
What is The Apple Tree Academy's phone number?
(346) 638-4537.
Where is The Apple Tree Academy?
5310 Palmetto St, Houston, TX 77081. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Tree Academy, 0.1 miles away.