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Apple Tree Early Childhood Center

200 Veterans Ave, Marshall, TX 75672 · Harrison County
Accepts child care subsidies

Apple Tree Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Marshall, TX, licensed for up to 75 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 11 centers in Marshall and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#7 of 11 centers in Marshall
2High risk
7Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJun 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 2, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Other standards2
Staff ratios2
Health & medication2
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 12, 2025InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
The operation has not updated their insurance by the required date.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2025
MediumMay 12, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During inspection a child was observed watching a cell phone video during rest time. The phone was put away.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 12, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
During inspection a child was observed eating cookies that are not on the menu while standing on a table.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 8, 2025Found during an investigationSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During inspection it was determined that an infant under 12 months was provided a blanket while in a crib.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
HighMay 8, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
During the investigation it was determined an infant was provided carewithout any admission information including medical treatment consent. The child is no longer attending.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Several outlets do not have covers.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During inspection one caregiver was observed caring for 12 children ages 12m - 3 years old.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official §746.3401(b)
During an inspection a current health inspection was not available.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Several ceiling tiles need to be replaced. Ventilation system on wall in classroom does not have the cover over the filter. Outside door in classroom need to have a cover placed on bottom to prevent dirt, bugs, and debris from entering.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
MediumFeb 26, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required §746.1309(b)
During inspection one personnel file was missing training certificates for Hazmat, Food Allergy, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, and Transportation Trainings.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
Medium HighJan 4, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease §746.307(d)
As part of this investigation it was found that a caregiver did test positive for Covid-19 over the Christmas Holiday and was present 3 days prior to the positive test. The operation did not notify parents of the positive test.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
Medium HighJan 4, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
As part of the investigation it was found that a caregiver did test positive for Covid-19 over the Christmas Holiday. The caregiver was present at the operation 3 days prior to the positive test, and CCR was not notified.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity75 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceOct 22, 2010
DirectorApril Hamblen
Phone9039238665
State operation #1060866

Common questions

Does Apple Tree Early Childhood Center take infants?

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

What are Apple Tree Early Childhood Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Apple Tree Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Apple Tree Early Childhood Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Apple Tree Early Childhood Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Marshall, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Apple Tree Early Childhood Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 8, 2025: “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 Tree Early Childhood Center compare with other daycares in Marshall?

It is #7 of 11 centers in Marshall by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Apple Tree Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Feb 10, 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 1060866 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.