One Step Ahead VLV Learning Center
1010 Expressway 83, Penitas, TX
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The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. II is a licensed child care center in Sullivan City, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 9, 2012, for up to 77 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 77 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. II 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).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 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.
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746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The childcare operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection conducted was on 3/19/24.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operational policies reviewed, physcical activity section update was not observed in policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 9, 2012.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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.
77, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 485-9069 to ask.
(956) 485-9069.
1501 W Expressway 83, Sullivan City, TX 78595.