Althea King
Registered child-care home in Dallas, TX 75216 · Texas operation #881272
Record summary
1 high-risk · 10 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (10 citations in all, from 3 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Dec 18, 2025.
0 of 10 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 2345 Appleton Dr, Dallas, TX 75216
- Phone
- (469) 924-1163
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Permit
- Registered since Mar 12, 2008
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Transportation to/from School
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Apr 6, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium risk Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
State rule 747.209(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance"
Inspector's note: The operation failed to provide proof of coverage for their liability insurance.
Corrected Apr 13, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 29, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 13, 2025.
Jan 8, 2025: Inspection
8 citations.
High risk The home must have a working smoke-detection system.
State rule 747.5111 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Smoke-Detection System"
Inspector's note: A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Caregivers must have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training.
State rule 747.1303(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/first aid training. It expired 8/2024. (Note: The training is scheduled).
Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The operation must review the list of unsafe children's products and remove any it has.
State rule 747.3935(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products"
Inspector's note: 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, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The emergency plan must cover evacuation, relocation and sheltering procedures.
State rule 747.5003(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The primary caregiver must complete 30 hours of annual training.
State rule 747.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: 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, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation must develop a written activity plan and follow it.
State rule 747.2102(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow"
Inspector's note: 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, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.
State rule 747.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Admission Information"
Inspector's note: Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 4 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Althea King on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #881272.
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