The Apple Tree Daycare, Inc.
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 165
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
5 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Oct 20, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Critical1 Important
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days746.2421(b)
Oct 17, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information746.5617(a)(2)
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment746.3407
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment746.3407
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the Infant From the Device and Place the Infant in a Crib as Soon as Possible746.2426(a)(2)