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Edinburg, TX 78539 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
- licensed capacity
- 144
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III is a licensed child care center in Edinburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 28, 2015, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 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 | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III 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, Inc. III
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 144 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1557927
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
“Director completed 30 annual training hours of which 7 hours were self-study training. The self-study trainings are the required annual training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
- Oct 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“An employee was responsible for supervising a group of children; however, this individual does not fulfill the educational requirements necessary to qualify as a caregiver. Corrected at Inspection: A qualified caregiver was placed in the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 14, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
“Employees did not know the person in charge in the absence of the director.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher was not secured in one of the transportation vehicles.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were three vents and ceiling fans with dust and debris.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“The group of toddlers were viewing a children's video while waiting for their meal.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“There was a torn mat used by a child during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 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 Food Allergy Emergency Plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The director did not have a time sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The documentation for the fire drills and sheltering/lockdown drills was not fully completed for 2024. There were several dates missing on the forms.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
Oct 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“Carbon Monoxide Detector had not been tested for the year 2024. *This was corrected at inspection when the Carbon Monoxide Detector was tested and in compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“1 out of 10 employee files reviewed is missing translation of education.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“9 out of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing the following: 1) Admission Date 2) Emergency Contact Address, Special Care Statement, Healthcare Provider Statement, Immunization Information 3) Emergency Contact other than a parent 4) Emergency Contact Address, Emergency Care Authorization, Special Care Statement 5) Date of Admission, Special Care Statement 6) Date of Admission, 7) Date of Admission, Name of School/Address/Phone Number 8) Date of Admission, Address of Emergecny Contact, Special Care Statement, School information, Healthcare Statement, Immunization records, Permission to ride bus/walk 9) Iimmunization Records”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“2 out of 10 employee files reviewed are missing First Aid and CPR Training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Observed documentation of last fire drill conducted on 1-31-24.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
Nov 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“In the infant classroom there was a garbage can that was accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the trash can from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
“In the toddler classroom there was an ointment in one of the children's cubbies that was not labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the diaper ointment.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2022
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“A Pre-K child was observed using caregiver's phone to watch videos not related to planned activities. NOTE: Phone was removed and activities were resumed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2022
Show 3 earlier visits
Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Two groups of children were observed watching cartoons on television not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers switching TV shows to material related to planned activities.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“A caregiver washed a child's hands in the sink designated to wash dishes and other food items.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Three out of nine infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices (swings). Children were not removed as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected by caregivers removing children from restrictive devices.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“Documentation of education outside of U.S. for one caregiver does not provide proof of high school or GED completion. Documentation of education outside of U.S. for another caregiver was not translated to English.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
- Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“An infant's bottle was being supported by a blanket while infant was feeding on a restrictive device. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as infant began to be fed by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Three children under the age for 2 were observed watching television during a transition in the toddler classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as television was turned off and another activity was initiated.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III
Is The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 28, 2015.
When was The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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, Inc. III care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 318-1138 to ask.
What is The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III's phone number?
(956) 318-1138.
Where is The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc. III?
3722 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The nearest other daycare we list is Jumpstart Child Care and Learning Center, 0.8 miles away.