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Dolores Appling

15006 BUXLEY ST, Houston TX 77053-1205 · License #411136 · Registered Child-Care Home

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Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 30, 2026
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15006 BUXLEY ST, Houston TX 77053-1205 · 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

Before School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 12 children
8
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
5
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
1.6
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Apr 30, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    747.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    One out of four children's files had a parent listed as an emergency contact.

    Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

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May 22, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 6, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

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

    One out of Four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2024

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Nov 6, 2023 — Assessment
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

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

    RECITED - Verification of 100% compliance had not been provided by the original compliance date of 10/06/2023. Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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  • Medium High

    747.207(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

    RECITED - The updated operational policies provided still did not include all of the required information, specifically, 747.501(8)(b); 747.5010(8)(c) 747.501(9); 747.501(10); 747.501(11), and the emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for 747.5003(1)(b); 747.5003(4) and 747.5003(5) The operational policies available for review during the inspection did not include policies and procedures for the following: (1) Safe Sleep; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Developmental Activities and Activity Plan, the policy must include (a)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor ; (b)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (c) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (3) Your emergency preparedness plan and (4) Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    RECITED - Pictures provided on 10/27 and 10/30 do not show compliance. The entire yard must be cleaned of all debris. Several safety hazards were observed in the outdoor space designated for children have a narrow walkway from the door to the yard due the large number of items present. The yard was observed to be cluttered with items like wooden boards, concrete mix, tires, insecticide and other hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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Sep 7, 2023 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

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

    Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.

    Corrected by Oct 6, 2023

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  • Medium High

    747.207(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

    The operational policies available for review during the inspection did not include policies and procedures for the following: (1) Safe Sleep; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Developmental Activities and Activity Plan, the policy must include (a)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor ; (b)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (c) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (3) Your emergency preparedness plan and (4) Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval.

    Corrected by Oct 6, 2023

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  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Several safety hazards were observed in the outdoor space designated for children have a narrow walkway from the door to the yard due the large number of items present. The yard was observed to be cluttered with items like wooden boards, concrete mix, tires, insecticide and other hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Oct 7, 2023

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Sep 12, 2022 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium High

    747.5005(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    The last fire drill was conducted on June 15th, 2022.

    Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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  • Medium High

    747.501(6) · Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

    Documentation of Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months was not listed in the operational policies. Note: The Safe Sleep Policy Form was given to the provider during the inspection.

    Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

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  • Medium High

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

    The primary caregiver has only completed 2 hours of annual training. An additional 28 hours of training is required.

    Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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  • Medium

    747.801(2) · Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

    Feeding instructions for a 5 month old was not available for review upon request during the inspection.

    Corrected by Sep 19, 2022

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  • Medium High

    747.4407(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    A pool of water in a wading pool was accessible to children. There are bricks and other tripping hazards in the outdoor play area.

    Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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  • Medium

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

    A 1 year old child was observed watching television during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the provider turned the television off.

    Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

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  • Medium High

    747.1303(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training

    A substitute caregiver has not completed 24 hours of annual training.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

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  • Medium

    747.501(8) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    Promotion of Physical Activities was not included in the operational policies.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

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Oct 5, 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 30, 2026 inspection noted: “One out of four children's files had a parent listed as an emergency contact.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 6, 2024 inspection noted: “One out of Four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 6, 2023 inspection noted: “RECITED - Verification of 100% compliance had not been provided by the original compliance date of 10/06/2023. Out of the 4 records for children evaluated du…” — what has changed since then?

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