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Althea King

2345 APPLETON DR, Dallas TX 75216-7417 · License #881272 · Registered Child-Care Home

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Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 6, 2026
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2345 APPLETON DR, Dallas TX 75216-7417 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareTransportation to/from School

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 12 children
14
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
6
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.8
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Apr 6, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    747.209(2) · Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

    The operation failed to provide proof of coverage for their liability insurance.

    Corrected by Apr 13, 2026

Dec 18, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 29, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    747.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    Two of the three children have a health statement on file.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

Jan 8, 2025 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium

    747.1309(a) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

    The primary caregiver only completed 18 of the required 30 clock hours of training for the previous training year (3/2023 - 3/2024). Make-up training hours will need to include the following topics: *SIDS, shaken baby, & early brain development *Emergency preparedness *Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases *Administering medication *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction *Understanding building and physical premises safety *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.5003(1) · Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

    The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.

    Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.1303(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR

    The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/first aid training. It expired 8/2024. (Note: The training is scheduled).

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

  • Medium

    747.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

  • Medium

    747.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    Three children in care lacked a health statement.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

  • High

    747.5111 · Smoke-Detection System

    A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.

    Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

  • Medium

    747.2102(a) · Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow

    The child care home did not have a written activity plan. The primary caregiver will need to develop a written activity plan.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.3935(a) · Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

    The operation did not have a current children s product form on file showing recalls have been reviewed within the last 12 months.

    Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

Feb 23, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    747.2105(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Children under the age of two were observed engaging in excessive screen time during the inspection.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

  • Medium

    747.209(1) · Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence

    Operation does not have liability Insurance required and or the documentation stating that the operation does not have coverage. Insurance documentation was entered into the provider portal during the inspection.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

  • High

    745.621(a)(5) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation

    An individual was observed at the operation with direct care to children with out a initial background check. Background was entered into the provider portal during the inspection.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

  • Medium High

    747.1303(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

    Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.

    Corrected by Mar 8, 2024

Aug 18, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 8, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 6, 2026 inspection noted: “The operation failed to provide proof of coverage for their liability insurance.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 29, 2025 inspection noted: “Two of the three children have a health statement on file.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 8, 2025 inspection noted: “The primary caregiver only completed 18 of the required 30 clock hours of training for the previous training year (3/2023 - 3/2024). Make-up training hours…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error