Appleseed Academy
Appleseed Academy is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, TX, licensed for up to 107 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 11). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #31 of 36 centers in Mesquite and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
CCR observed the outdoor playground surfacing area has issues that can cause tripping hazards with uneven ground levels and is a risk to children during outside play.
CCR observed two classrooms with no outlets covered and the assistant director corrected at inspection.
The Annual Fire Inspection expired 04/26/23.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report timely upon learning the child's injury was more serious and required medical treatment.
Hazards found on the playground (broken gate, unsecure play car equipment).
Gas Inspection expired 09/01/22.
Two staff members did not have the required CPR/1st Aid Training.
One staff member who transports did not have the required transport training.
One child did not have the required Food Allegy Plan for a peanut allergy.
Three children did not have the required Health Statement.
Three driver's transport tranings were expired.
About this center
Common questions
Does Appleseed Academy take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Appleseed Academy’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Appleseed Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Appleseed Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Appleseed Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Mesquite, is $44.00 a day for toddlers, $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $39.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Appleseed Academy had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 11 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does Appleseed Academy compare with other daycares in Mesquite?
It is tied for #31 of 36 centers in Mesquite 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 Appleseed Academy last inspected?
Jun 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1660718 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.