Children's Academy
400 E Cano St, Edinburg, TX
5.0· 2 reviews
The Apple Tree Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2011
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About
About The Apple Tree Daycare
The Apple Tree Daycare is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 20, 2011, for up to 165 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 10 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 165 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 | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Apple Tree Daycare 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 The Apple Tree Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2011
- License number
- #1383426
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There was no current infant feeding instructions for an infant. The last one obtained was on 8/01/25.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“There was no medical information for the children who are transported from school to the childcare operation. Corrected at Inspection: The information was placed in the binders.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Recite: There was an electrical outlet without a cover plate in a classroom used by a group of children. The ceiling tile with a water stain in a classroom was replaced during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
Mar 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Three infants were asleep in a swing and were covered with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was an electrical outlet without a cover plate in a classroom used by a group of children. There was a ceiling tile with a water stain in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
- Mar 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“5 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing an emergency contact other than a parent.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“2 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing abuse and neglect training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“A can of expired peaches from 2023 was observed. *This was corrected at inspection when the can was thrown.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“4 out of 10 children's records are missing the following: Child 1) Hearing and Vision Screening Child 2) Health care Provider Statement, Immunization Records Child 3) Healthcare Provider Statement Child 4) Immunization Records”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“A caregiver working with children younger than 24months is missing SIDS/SBS training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Television was in use in the toddler classroom. There were two children under the age of 2 years old watching the screen. NOTE: Television was turned off and caregiver transitioned to a planned activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2023
Show 2 earlier visits
- Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“Three stationary equipment were overlapping use zones in the playground area.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Immunization records for 3 out of 10 children reviewed were not up to date in the files present during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A Television observed in the Pre-k classroom was observed within reach of children and was not anchored. NOTE: Television was removed from the area and placed out of reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Apple Tree Daycare
Is The Apple Tree Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 20, 2011.
When was The Apple Tree Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Apple Tree Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Daycare care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Apple Tree Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Apple Tree Daycare'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 The Apple Tree Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 383-6203 to ask.
What is The Apple Tree Daycare's phone number?
(956) 383-6203.
Where is The Apple Tree Daycare?
201 E Lovett St, Edinburg, TX 78541. The nearest other daycare we list is Melissa's Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.