Althea King
2345 Appleton Dr, Dallas, TX 75216
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
8 critical, 48 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 8, 2025.
16 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careNot listed
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Licensed capacity: 12 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Transportation to/from School
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- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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8 critical, 48 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 8, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
13 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 747.209(2) (4 visits); 747.603(a)(3) (8 visits); 747.3935(a) (4 visits); 747.5003(1) (4 visits); 747.2102(a) (4 visits); 747.1303(2)(A) (4 visits); 747.5111 (4 visits); 747.603(a)(2) (4 visits); 747.1309(a) (4 visits); 747.209(1) (4 visits); 747.1303(5)(A) (4 visits); 747.2105(a) (4 visits); 745.621(a)(5) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Apr 13, 2026.
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24 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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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.
State verification published Apr 13, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
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- 2026
- Apr 6, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.209(2).
- Apr 6, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.209(2).
- Apr 6, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.209(2).
- Apr 6, 2026Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.209(2).
- 2025
- Dec 18, 2025 to Dec 18, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Jan 8, 2025Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke-Detection System
A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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).
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: 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
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- Jan 8, 2025Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke-Detection System
A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: 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).
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- Jan 8, 2025Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke-Detection System
A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: 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
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- SeriousTexas: 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).
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(2)(A).
- Jan 8, 2025Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke-Detection System
A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5111.
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: 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
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: 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).
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- SeriousTexas: 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.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(a).
- 2024
- Feb 23, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.209(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- Feb 23, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.209(1).
- Feb 23, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.209(1).
- Feb 23, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.209(1).
- SeriousTexas: 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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
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- 2022
- Aug 18, 2022 to Aug 18, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 18, 2022 inspection
- Aug 18, 2022 inspection
- Aug 18, 2022 inspection
- Aug 18, 2022 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Registered, issued Mar 12, 2008
- Capacity
- 12 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Dallas
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Contact & location
2345 Appleton Dr, Dallas, TX 75216
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.