Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1

12207 BRIGADOON LN, Austin, TX 78727 · Travis County

23cited violations

5serious

13inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 35
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Director / administrator: Sharon Baker
Phone: (512) 414-4484
Regulated since: Jan 27, 2009
HHSC IDs: Operation 365187 · number 903988
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 5
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	3	0	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2025	1	1	Staff background & training (1)
2024	6	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1)
2023	8	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Other (2)
2022	5	1	Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have a CPR First Aid certificate available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
- Other
  Nap mats were not labeled with name or which side faces down.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(c) — Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
- Safety & premises
  an evacuation diagram was not posted in one classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-30.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver was present with children before an eligible background check was determined.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-11-07.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 28, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have record that they conducted a fire drill in May 2024. The operation has no documentation that the fire extinguishers were checked in 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 24, 2024 Assessment · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers completed online CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  One caregiver changed a child's diaper and did not wash their hands. This was brought to the caregiver's attention and the child's hand's were washed during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional for two children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
- Illness & medication Serious
  The operation did not have immunization records for one child in care.
  
  HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's personnel files were not available for review by licensing during the inspection as they are not stored at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-22.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  a trash can containing food or diapers was not coveered. A lid was provided for the trash can at the inspection
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-14.
- Other
  Outlet covers were observed to be missing covers.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-14.
- Safety & premises
  The first aid kit contained expired items.
  
  HHSC 746.4001 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  safe sleep policies were not available for parents, as part of the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  There was no activity plan for toddlers.
  
  HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  2 young children were sleeping in cribs with blankets. One had a blanket covering their body along with a mat and pillow and the other young child had a small stuff animal and blanket in the crib. This was corrected at Inspection when the director removed both blankets, stuff animal, and mat with pillow out of the crib.
  
  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 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
- Safety & premises
  The monthly inspection checklist was last completed on Nov. 22. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly checklist for this month and updated that her playground area is not in use at this time due to equipment that has fallen apart and needs to be put back together.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-24.
- Safety & premises
  Documentation show that fire drills are not completed on a monthly basis and not within 3 minutes or less.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers are missing training in emergency preparedness, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, SIDS and shaken baby syndrome, and hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
- Staff background & training
  The director is missing 2 out of the 30 required training hours. The director is missing training in emergency preparedness, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, SIDS and shaken baby syndrome, and hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
- Safety & premises Serious
  An 11 month old was sleeping in a crib with a boppy pillow. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the boppy pillow from the crib.
  
  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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-08.
- Other
  The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list has not been reviewed since April 2019. This was corrected when the director reviewed the recall list and signed the The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) form.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-08.
- Illness & medication
  Out of 4 children files reviewed, 3 did not have release information or health statements. 2 out of 4 children files did not have emergency contact information or current immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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 Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1, 12207 BRIGADOON LN, Austin, TX 78727-5345 (operation ID 365187, operation number 903988), 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.