A+ Appletree Academy
619 E 9TH ST, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jessica Sotelo
- Phone
- (956) 580-8998
- Regulated since
- Sep 15, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1272657 · number 1648965
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four out of six staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials; -Administering Medications; -Emergency Preparedness; and -Building and Physical Premises Safety.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four out of six staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials; -Administering Medications; -Emergency Preparedness; and -Building and Physical Premises Safety.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that operation failed to timely report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that operation failed to timely report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was missing annual training for training year 3/22/2023-3/21/2024 on the following topics: 1. Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and 2.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants in the infant room were observed asleep on swings for an undetermined amount of time.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The lighting in the infant room during naptime was not adequate and did not allow visual supervision of all children in the room.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of the minimum standards (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at the operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at the operation; (D) Each setting in which the physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; (F) The criteria the operation will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
The personnel records for two caregivers were not available for review at the operation during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was missing annual training for training year 3/22/2023-3/21/2024 on the following topics: 1. Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and 2.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants in the infant room were observed asleep on swings for an undetermined amount of time.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The lighting in the infant room during naptime was not adequate and did not allow visual supervision of all children in the room.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of the minimum standards (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at the operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at the operation; (D) Each setting in which the physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; (F) The criteria the operation will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
The personnel records for two caregivers were not available for review at the operation during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Child/caregiver ratios were not met in the infant room when a caregiver was caring for five infants. The ages of the children in the group were a 4 month old, 7 month old, 9 month old, 14 month old, and 19 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 4. The group was out of ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Food & allergies
The feeding instructions available for review were not current for three infants who are not yet ready for table food. Two of the feeding instruction forms had a date of 8/28/2023, and a third form had a date of 9/26/2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-22.
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Safety & premises
The grass in the outdoor playground was not maintained.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's record was not available for review at the operation during the inspection. A second caregiver's training record was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Child/caregiver ratios were not met in the infant room when a caregiver was caring for five infants. The ages of the children in the group were a 4 month old, 7 month old, 9 month old, 14 month old, and 19 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 4. The group was out of ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Food & allergies
The feeding instructions available for review were not current for three infants who are not yet ready for table food. Two of the feeding instruction forms had a date of 8/28/2023, and a third form had a date of 9/26/2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-22.
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Safety & premises
The grass in the outdoor playground was not maintained.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's record was not available for review at the operation during the inspection. A second caregiver's training record was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic child safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was not maintained. When testing the electronic child safety alarm there was no sound indicating the alarm was working properly.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-19. Correction verified 2022-12-19.
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Records & paperwork
There were no time sheets available for one of the directors.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic child safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was not maintained. When testing the electronic child safety alarm there was no sound indicating the alarm was working properly.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-19. Correction verified 2022-12-19.
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Records & paperwork
There were no time sheets available for one of the directors.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of two directors was not current on transportation safety training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Illness & medication
1 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed was not current.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of two directors was not current on transportation safety training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Illness & medication
1 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed was not current.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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