# Apples and Bananas Apples and Bananas is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Rio Grande City, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 53 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 197 White Rock Loop, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 53 - License/permit: 1668756 - Operator: not published - Phone: (956) 655-5040 - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1298972 ## Inspection record 17 findings across 9 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-19 to 2026-07-08); 6 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-07-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-15: Documented Annual Training- Required Content: 3 out of 4 staff records reviewed are missing trainings in the following topics: Child maltreatment, SIDS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency preparedness, Building safety, Communicable diseases. (§746.1309(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-e)) - 2026-07-08 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-15: Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing: A caregiver counted in ratio with a hire date of November 2025 did not have first aid and CPR. (§746.1403(a)(3)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1403-a-3-a)) - 2025-08-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-08-27: Children's Records Maintained: 4 out 4 records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Emergency contact information, Release information, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 2) Emergency contact information, Release information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 3) Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. 4) Admission date, Emergency contact information, Transportation permission, Field trip permission, Health care information, Emergency care authorization, Special Care Statement, Health care provider statement, Immunizations. (§746.603(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a)) - 2024-09-11 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: Observed 7 children under two years of age watching screen time. CORRECTED at inspection when caregiver turned off television and had children work a toy car activity. (§746.2207(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-a)) - 2024-09-11 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-09-12: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less: Observed two slides with surfacing under 6 inches of loose- fill surfacing. (§746.4907(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-a-1)) - 2023-10-11 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2023-10-18: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit: One record was not avialable for review. (§746.901(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-4)) - 2022-10-25 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: Two chldren 15mo of age were observed watching screen time. CORRECTED when caregiver turned of televisoin and placed chidlren on play mat for tumy time. (§746.2207(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-a)) - 2022-10-25 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-11-15: Annual Sanitation Inspection: Sanitation inspection dated 9/16/22 (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2022-10-25 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Low risk, Correction verified 2022-11-15: Time Period of Training: Updated annual training hours were not available for review. (§746.1313; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1313)) - 2021-12-17 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer: Two children observed on high chairs durring meal time. Children where not strapped to chairs. CORRECTED at inspection when children were removed from chairs. (§746.4501(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4501-b)) - 2021-11-19 — Safety hazards, Low risk, Correction verified 2021-12-06: Signed Admission Form: 5 chidren records evaluated children records did not have parent signatures. (§746.607; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-607)) - 2021-11-19 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2021-11-23: Annual Sanitation Inspection: Sanitation inspection dated 9/20/2020. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2021-11-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2021-12-06: Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record: The training certificates in file did not have caregivers information therefore they cannot be counted towards compliance for annual trainings. (§746.1329(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1329-b-1)) - 2021-11-19 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers: Baby walker observed in infant room. CORRECTED at inspection when walker was removed from room. (§746.2415(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-a-1)) - 2021-11-19 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: Annual fire inspection was not available for review. Past inpsection dated 8/12/2020. CORRECTED at inspection when fire marshal arrived at operation for inspection. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - …and 2 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Umos Mshs Rio Grande City Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1369045) — 0.75 km, capacity 119 - [Blue Bonnet Child Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-318037) — 1.79 km, capacity 20 - [Little Kids Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1284816) — 1.89 km, capacity 34 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1298972 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1298972 - us_census_geocoder record 197 WHITE ROCK LOOP|RIO GRANDE CITY|TX|78582 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1668756 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1668756 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-sgtz-qpdr~xr7n (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1668756 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 03256-1468 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=03256-1468 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1298972 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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