Registered home · Dallas, TX
Althea King
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 12
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- Up to 12 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 11 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Up to 12 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Transportation to and from school
Location and nearby daycares
2345 Appleton Dr, Dallas, TX 75216 · Dallas County · 23 licensed daycares in 75216
Capacity rank 17 of 23 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 881272
- Permit type
- Registered home
- Licensed since
- March 2008
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
6 inspections on record, most recent Dec 18, 2025. 4 of 7 visits and reports cited a standard.
Apr 6, 2026Assessment1 standard cited
- 747.209(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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 Apr 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.209(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 747.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Corrected Feb 13, 2025
- 747.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jan 8, 2025Inspection8 standards cited
- 747.3935(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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 Jan 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1303(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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 Jan 31, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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 Jan 31, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5111Texas HHSC risk level: High
Smoke-Detection System
A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Corrected Jan 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Corrected Jan 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Corrected Jan 31, 2025
- 747.2102(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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 Jan 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3935(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Feb 23, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
- 747.209(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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 Feb 23, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 747.1303(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.
Corrected Mar 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.2105(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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 Feb 23, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 745.621(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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 Feb 23, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 747.209(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Aug 18, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 8, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
14 standards cited across 6 inspections, most recently Dec 18, 2025. All 14 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High214%
- Medium High429%
- Medium857%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 3 of 6 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 14 findings, 11 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Apr 6, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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