Apples And Bananas

197 WHITE ROCK LOOP, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County

17cited violations

1serious

9inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 53
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Isabel Flores
Phone: (956) 655-5040
Regulated since: Jan 8, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1298972 · number 1668756
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 2
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 2
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2025	1	0	Illness & medication (1)
2024	2	0	Safety & premises (1), Other (1)
2023	1	0	Records & paperwork (1)
2022	3	0	Staff background & training (1), Other (2)
2021	8	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  3 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: Child maltreatment, SIDS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver counted in ratio with a hire date of November 2025 did not have first aid and CPR.
  
  HHSC 746.1403(a)(3)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-11.
- Safety & premises
  Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-18. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  One record was not avialable for review.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-18.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Updated annual training hours were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1313 — Time Period of Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
- Other
  Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-25.
- Other
  Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-10. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs.
  
  HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-17.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings.
  
  HHSC 746.1329(b)(1) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
- Other
  Child in room sleeping with television on a TV program was playing, and a video game remote observed next to sleeping child. CORRECTED at inspection when television was turned off and controller picked up.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-19.
- Safety & premises
  Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-19.
- Other
  Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-19.
- Other
  Documentation of drill not available for review, caregiver stated drills last practiced in August when school started.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
- Records & paperwork
  5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures.
  
  HHSC 746.607 — Signed Admission Form
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Apples and Bananas, 197 WHITE ROCK LOOP, Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6611 (operation ID 1298972, operation number 1668756), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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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.