Apple Tree Early Childhood Center
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
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The operation has not updated their insurance by the required date.
During inspection a child was observed watching a cell phone video during rest time. The phone was put away.
During inspection a child was observed eating cookies that are not on the menu while standing on a table.
During inspection it was determined that an infant under 12 months was provided a blanket while in a crib.
During the investigation it was determined an infant was provided carewithout any admission information including medical treatment consent. The child is no longer attending.
Several outlets do not have covers.
During inspection one caregiver was observed caring for 12 children ages 12m - 3 years old.
During an inspection a current health inspection was not available.
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.
During inspection one personnel file was missing training certificates for Hazmat, Food Allergy, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, and Transportation Trainings.
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.
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.
About this center
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.
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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 1060866 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.