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Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1

A licensed child care center in Austin, Texas 78727

12207 Brigadoon Ln, Austin, Texas 78727. (512) 414-4484.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 30, 2026.

The last 24 months 14 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

14 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 624 child care providers in Travis County had 3.

10 inspections on record. The latest, on Apr 30, 2026: 3 deficiencies cited.

Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the report to the state on Oct 13, 2025

Rated High by Texas: Required Immunizations, at the inspection on Oct 15, 2024

Rated High by Texas: Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger, at the inspection on Dec 14, 2023

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

14 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.

14 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Apr 30, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    “The director did not have a CPR First Aid certificate available for review.”

    Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 7, 2026. Correction verified: May 15, 2026.

  • Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

    “an evacuation diagram was not posted in one classroom.”

    Rule 746.5207(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 30, 2026.

  • Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished

    “Nap mats were not labeled with name or which side faces down.”

    Rule 746.4503(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 7, 2026. Correction verified: May 15, 2026.

Oct 13, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “A caregiver was present with children before an eligible background check was determined.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2025.

Oct 28, 2024: assessment1 deficiency

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    “The operation did not have record that they conducted a fire drill in May 2024. The operation has no documentation that the fire extinguishers were checked in 2024.”

    Rule 746.801(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 1, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2024.

Oct 15, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies

  • Required Immunizations

    “The operation did not have immunization records for one child in care.”

    Rule 746.613(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 29, 2024.

  • CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    “Two caregivers completed online CPR training.”

    Rule 746.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2024.

  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “One caregiver changed a child’s diaper and did not wash their hands. This was brought to the caregiver’s attention and the child’s hand’s were washed during inspection.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 15, 2024.

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “The operation did not have a statement of the child’s health from a health-care professional for two children in care.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 29, 2024.

  • Access to Personnel Records

    “The operation’s personnel files were not available for review by licensing during the inspection as they are not stored at the operation.”

    Rule 746.909. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 22, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 22, 2024.

Dec 14, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

    “safe sleep policies were not available for parents, as part of the operational policies.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 21, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 8, 2024.

  • Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    “a trash can containing food or diapers was not coveered. A lid was provided for the trash can at the inspection”

    Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 14, 2023.

  • Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    “Outlet covers were observed to be missing covers.”

    Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 14, 2023.

  • First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

    “The first aid kit contained expired items.”

    Rule 746.4001. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 21, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 8, 2024.

9 deficiencies older than three years
Jan 24, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies

  • AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    “2 young children were sleeping in cribs with blankets. One had a blanket covering their body along with a mat and pillow and the other young child had a small stuff animal and blanket in the crib. This was corrected at Inspection when the director removed both blankets, stuff animal, and mat with pillow out of the crib.”

    Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 6, 2023.

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “Documentation show that fire drills are not completed on a monthly basis and not within 3 minutes or less.”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 6, 2023.

  • Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

    “There was no activity plan for toddlers.”

    Rule 746.2205(a)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 6, 2023.

  • Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    “The monthly inspection checklist was last completed on Nov. 22. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly checklist for this month and updated that her playground area is not in use at this time due to equipment that has fallen apart and needs to be put back together.”

    Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2023.

Feb 8, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies

  • AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    “An 11 month old was sleeping in a crib with a boppy pillow. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the boppy pillow from the crib.”

    Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 8, 2022.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “Out of 4 children files reviewed, 3 did not have release information or health statements. 2 out of 4 children files did not have emergency contact information or current immunizations.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 28, 2022.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “Two caregivers are missing training in emergency preparedness, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, SIDS and shaken baby syndrome, and hazardous materials.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 28, 2022.

  • Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    “The director is missing 2 out of the 30 required training hours. The director is missing training in emergency preparedness, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, SIDS and shaken baby syndrome, and hazardous materials.”

    Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 28, 2022.

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list has not been reviewed since April 2019. This was corrected when the director reviewed the recall list and signed the The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) form.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 8, 2022.

All 13 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Apr 30, 2026Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 13, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 28, 2024Assessment1 deficiency cited
Oct 24, 2024AssessmentNo violation found
Oct 15, 2024Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Dec 14, 2023Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jan 24, 2023Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Feb 8, 2022Inspection5 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 27, 2009.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 35 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 1 report to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 624 child care providers in Travis County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 14.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

12 of the 624 in Travis County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Apples Greatest Beginnings Childcare #1 This child care provider14
Covenant United Methodist Church Preschool1
Pisd Parmer Lane Elementary Extended Day Program2
Four Seasons Community School12
Little Life Preschool6
The William Mosing Center DBA William’s School12
Bilingual Early Learning Academy6
Debra Susan SterlingNot given
Ikids University at Davis Elementary2
Summit Eac YMCA15
Davis Aisd Third Base11
Ikids University at Summit3
Kayla ToneyNot given

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 30, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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