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Apple Bee Learning Center LLC

7519 Rocio Dr, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Apple Bee Learning Center LLC is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 90 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 24). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #71 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 19%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #71 of 102 centers in Laredo
5High risk
11Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
24 citations from 17 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Health & medication5
Training & qualifications4
Staff ratios3
Other standards2
Sleep safety1
Supervision1
Records & paperwork1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 2, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 5 month old infant was observed to be in the same room as a two year old child.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2026
HighJun 17, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
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.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2026
Medium HighMay 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The toilets were observed to be dirty and in need of maintenance.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
MediumMay 27, 2026InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
The written activity plans for five classes did not have the group name and date.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
HighMar 16, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child walked out of the operation and was left unsupervised.
Correction verified May 14, 2026
Medium HighJun 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
MediumJun 26, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
Medium HighJun 26, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
A caregiver was observed to be supervising children alone without a pediatric first aid with rescue breathing training.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
Medium HighJun 26, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
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.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
MediumJul 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2024
MediumJul 3, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Ten employee files were reviewed. Six files were pending background check request letter. One file was pending the education requirement and picture ID.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2024
Medium HighJul 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - height=depth §746.4901(b)
Use zone areas for climbing and bouncing equipment and slides do not have the required 6 feet of surfacing.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
Medium HighJul 19, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Ten children's files were reviewed. Seven children's files were pending updated immunization records.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
HighApr 13, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk §746.3317(7)
Infants and toddlers were served mixed fruit, including whole grapes.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2023
Medium HighApr 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities §746.3415(9)
Observed infants and caregivers not wash their hands after outdoor play.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2023
HighJan 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(8)
There were three buckets of water in the hallway outside of the classrooms. Buckets were unattended. Note: Buckets were removed from hallway during inspection.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023
LowAug 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Criteria - Provided By §746.1317(a)
Annual training was provided by Director. Operation received an administrative penalty within the last two years.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
Medium HighAug 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Ten employee files were reviewed. Seven files were missing the cpr/first aid certificates.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022
Medium HighAug 10, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
There is one sink in the infants' room. Sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
HighAug 10, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Ten children's files were reviewed. Four files were missing immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022
Medium HighAug 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Three trash cans in restrooms used by children were observed to be uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
Posted activity plans did not include the name of the class. It did not list specific daily activities. Outdoor activities were not listed.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
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.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Ten children's records were evaluated during inspection. Seven records were missing the health statement.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity90 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 21, 2016
DirectorEduardo Medina
Phone9567912753
State operation #1628124

Common questions

Does Apple Bee Learning Center LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Apple Bee Learning Center LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Apple Bee Learning Center LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Apple Bee Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 17, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Apple Bee Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is tied for #71 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Apple Bee Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Jul 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1628124 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.