The Apple Tree Academy
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77081 ยท Texas operation #1790036
Record summary
6 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Jul 2, 2026.
0 of 6 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 5310 Palmetto St, Houston, TX 77081
- Phone
- (346) 638-4537
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 19, 2024; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Kaveeta Ramnarine
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jul 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 13, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 31, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 21, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 7, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 30, 2025: Inspection
6 citations.
Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"
Inspector's note: 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
Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified by the state Mar 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.
State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"
Inspector's note: Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
Corrected Feb 6, 2025, verified by the state Mar 21, 2025.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: 2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Mar 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Active-play equipment must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
State rule 746.4601(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"
Inspector's note: During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025.
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified by the state Mar 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.
State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"
Inspector's note: 7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
Corrected Feb 20, 2025, verified by the state Mar 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Apple Tree Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1790036.
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