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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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2345 Appleton Dr
Dallas, TX 75216 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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