Apple Bee Learning Center LLC
7519 ROCIO DR, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Eduardo Medina
- Phone
- (956) 791-2753
- Regulated since
- Jun 21, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1247634 · number 1628124
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 5 month old infant was observed to be in the same room as a two year old child.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleeping in a playpen with a blanket covering the waist and legs. Note: The blanket was removed immediately.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The written activity plans for five classes did not have the group name and date.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toilets were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Other
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May 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child walked out of the operation and was left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was observed to be supervising children alone without a pediatric first aid with rescue breathing training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toilets in the purple, orange, and green rooms were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance. The garbage cans in the restrooms were observed to not have a lid making the garbage accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Illness & medication
One out of ten children records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file. Two out of ten children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-04. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-08. Correction verified 2024-07-08.
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Staff background & training
Ten employee files were reviewed. Six files were pending background check request letter. One file was pending the education requirement and picture ID.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Other
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Use zone areas for climbing and bouncing equipment and slides do not have the required 6 feet of surfacing.
HHSC 746.4901(b) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Illness & medication
Ten children's files were reviewed. Seven children's files were pending updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Infants and toddlers were served mixed fruit, including whole grapes.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-04-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed infants and caregivers not wash their hands after outdoor play.
HHSC 746.3415(9) — Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There were three buckets of water in the hallway outside of the classrooms. Buckets were unattended. Note: Buckets were removed from hallway during inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-19. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Other Serious
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Jan 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Ten employee files were reviewed. Seven files were missing the cpr/first aid certificates.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Staff background & training
Annual training was provided by Director. Operation received an administrative penalty within the last two years.
HHSC 746.1317(a) — Training Criteria - Provided By
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Other
Posted activity plans did not include the name of the class. It did not list specific daily activities. Outdoor activities were not listed.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is one sink in the infants' room. Sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Three trash cans in restrooms used by children were observed to be uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational polices did not include the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor activities; How the parent may access the minimum standards online; Instructions on how a parent may access the HHSC website; Center's emergency preparedness plan; and information on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Records & paperwork
Ten children's records were evaluated during inspection. Seven records were missing the health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Illness & medication Serious
Ten children's files were reviewed. Four files were missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Staff background & training
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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.