The Apple Tree Academy
5310 PALMETTO ST, Houston, TX 77081 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kaveeta Ramnarine
- Phone
- (346) 638-4537
- Regulated since
- Jul 19, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1467351 · number 1790036
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Food & allergies
Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were observed to be missing labels
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Food & allergies
One infant not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction avialable. Instructions were last updated 12/13/24.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Safety & premises
2 boards of the side fence were observed to be broken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Other
7 infants were obserrved to be sitting in a bean shaped table without being strapped in.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection a dome climber was observed to be missing a slide as designed by the manufacture.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-04. Correction verified 2025-02-05.
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Other
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Documentation of attendance for both listed directors was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-23. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation policies was reviewed and missing the following items, Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs? NOTE: Corrected at inspection policies were updated during the inspection
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.