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Red Apple Private School & Childcare

7605 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074 · Harris County
Conditions on permit2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Red Apple Private School & Childcare is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 129 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times. Inspectors recorded 37 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 37). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 30% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 0%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston
8High risk
20Medium High risk
6Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
37 citations from 8 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2022 · Assessment · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Health & medication5
Transportation5
Other standards4
Records & paperwork4
Food & feeding3
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3405
A staff member used the kitchen stove, which was previously cited by the local health department as unapproved and required to be removed. The operation informed the health department that the stove was not in use; however, it was observed being used to cook food for children in care.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
Medium HighApr 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026
HighApr 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The van used for transporting children did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information for eleven children.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2026
Medium HighApr 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The last sanitation inspection was completed 02/12/2025.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
HighApr 8, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
The van used for transporting children did not have Parent names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for eleven children.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2026
HighMar 28, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
The pre-k and school-age caregivers were observed left their groups unsupervised, According to one caregiver, The prek teacher supervised both groups while the school-age careigver escorted a group of toddlers to another room.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025
Medium HighMar 28, 2025InspectionOther standards
Janitorial duties §746.1203(3)(C)
A caregiver was observed cleaning their room, while children were playing and running around the room, according the the caregiver they were cleaning after a meal. Note: There was no food observed on the floor or tables. There was cleaning spray on the handwashing sink in reach.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Loose-fill surfacing was not observed to be properly maintained. Tarp under surfacing was exposed.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
In one room, a vent covering was observed to be missing, another room, the vent covering was observed to be falling down. A light switch was observed to be missing a plate cover.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
Hotdog buns with an expiration date of 2/26/25 were observed in the kitchen NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The food was disposed of during the inspection
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
The operation did not have a posted list for a child with a diagnosed food allergy
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap §746.4805(d)
A little tikes climing structure was observed to be overlaping the use zone of other climbing structures on the playground.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
Medium LowMar 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
2 caregivers hired after 9/1/2023 did not have a pre-empoyment affidavit on file
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
On one vehicle used 4 booster seats were observed to have expired between 2010-2021. Another vehicle used had 7 expired booster seates dated between 2010 and 2019.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
HighMar 6, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
Fire extinguisher was observed under the front passenger seat not secured. A fire extinguisher on another vehicle was observed unsecure next to the driver's seat
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation §746.4001
First aid kits on both vehicles used were observed to be missing tweezers NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the tweezers were placed in each kit.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 6, 2025InspectionSleep safety
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 §746.2426(a)(2)
Upon arrival, a 7mo old infant was observed sleeping in a baby swing. The infant was then removed and placed in a crib. NOTE: According to the caregiver, the infant had been sleep for approx. 3minutes prior to CCR arrival
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
HighMar 6, 2025InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
Two infants were observed to be sleep in cribs with bibs on.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
HighMar 6, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
An updated list of the children transported was on both vehicles was not available.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a plan on file.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionTransportation
One Seat Belt Per Person §746.5613
14 children were observed exiting a vehicle where there were only 13 seats/seatbelts available.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
MediumMar 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
6 caregiver who received education outside of the U.S. did not have documentation to verify high school education or equivalent.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
Medium LowMar 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
of the 10 staff files 4 staff did not a completed notarized affidavit on file.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 7, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A child's hands were not washed after diapering during the inspection. Note: The caregiver was corrected and had the child wash their hands after diapering and before they engaged in other activities.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 7, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Records - Name of Medication §746.3805(c)(2)
The name of medication administered to a child was not documented on the medication log. Note: The provider added the name of the medication during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 7, 2024InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
Observed a nap mat layed out in the classroom for a child that was torn. Note: The provider disposed the torn mat and provided the child with a new one during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 7, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
Observed bottles in the hand washing sink in the infant room during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the bottles from the off the hand washing sink during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 7, 2024InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Observed an infant placed in a chair for use of safety straps and the straps were missing. Note: The caregiver removed the chair and placed the child in another chair that was equipped with straps and secured the child in the chair.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
Observed an unstable refrigerator in the infant room that poses a tipping hazard. A slide in the outdoor play area has cracks in it located at the end of the slide. A toilet seat in the girls restroom contains a loose screw in the back.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2024
HighMar 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(9)
Buckets of mop water was observed in reach of children during the inspection. Note: The provider moved the mop water into locked closets out of reach of children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 7, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions §746.605(13)(A)
1 child's file did not contain the completed information on limitations or restrictions. Note: The provider corrected this at inspection by confirming with parent there were no limitations or restrictions.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The toilet seat in the Pre-Kinderarten classroom was cracked in the middle.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
MediumMar 8, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
During the inspection children were resting on nap mats that contained another child's name ono it. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 8, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies did not contain the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
Medium HighMar 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
During the inspection multiple diaper changing mats were torn and cannot be cleaned properly.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
MediumMar 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities §746.2206(1)
The activity schedules in the Pre-Kindergarten classrooms did not show opportunities for outdoor time. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowMar 1, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity129 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 18, 2007
DirectorDebra Gonzalez
Phone7137717913
State operation #868602

Common questions

Does Red Apple Private School & Childcare take infants?

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

What are Red Apple Private School & Childcare’s hours?

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

Does Red Apple Private School & Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Red Apple Private School & Childcare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Red Apple Private School & Childcare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Red Apple Private School & Childcare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 8, 2026: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Red Apple Private School & Childcare compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Red Apple Private School & Childcare last inspected?

Apr 8, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 868602 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.