Registered homeLicensed

Charlene Dunlap

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 13, 2024.

4608 Emerson St, Fort Worth, TX 76119 · (817) 361-3770

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsFort Worth licensed centers, n=254

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: Sep 13, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1999Registered

Practical6a–6pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #542955 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend careyes
Night careyes
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Aug 13, 2026 to Aug 13, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
2025
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two out of four children's files evaluated did not have an address for emergency contact.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not have current fire drills documented at time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two out of four children's files evaluated did not have an address for emergency contact.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not have current fire drills documented at time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two out of four children's files evaluated did not have an address for emergency contact.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not have current fire drills documented at time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Sep 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two out of four children's files evaluated did not have an address for emergency contact.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not have current fire drills documented at time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
2024
Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 21, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 21, 2024 inspection
- Oct 21, 2024 inspection
- Oct 21, 2024 inspection
- Oct 21, 2024 inspection
Sep 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
  The provider did not renew her background check within the required timeframe.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During the inspection the operation did not have current emergency drills documented.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  During the inspection two of the four children's records evaluated did no have current immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
Sep 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
  The provider did not renew her background check within the required timeframe.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  During the inspection two of the four children's records evaluated did no have current immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During the inspection the operation did not have current emergency drills documented.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Standard 747.5005(1).
Sep 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
  The provider did not renew her background check within the required timeframe.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  During the inspection two of the four children's records evaluated did no have current immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During the inspection the operation did not have current emergency drills documented.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Standard 747.5005(1).
Sep 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
  The provider did not renew her background check within the required timeframe.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During the inspection the operation did not have current emergency drills documented.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  During the inspection two of the four children's records evaluated did no have current immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Sep 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include information regarding safe sleep at time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2023, verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
Sep 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include information regarding safe sleep at time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2023, verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
Sep 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include information regarding safe sleep at time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2023, verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
Sep 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include information regarding safe sleep at time of inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2023, verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
2022
Jun 1, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  The operation transports children. The primary caregiver did not have current annual training in transportation safety. The last documented transportation training was in January of 2021.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1314.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has liability insurance but did not notify Child Care Regulation through their online account by the anniversary date of their permit.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Standard 747.209(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
  There was no current documentation for testing of the carbon monoxide detector. The last documented check was in January of 2022. The detector was tested during inspection and documented.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5337(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent licensing inspection was not posted. The inspection was posted during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  There was no documentation that fire drills have been performed since January of 2022.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Jun 1, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  There was no documentation that fire drills have been performed since January of 2022.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent licensing inspection was not posted. The inspection was posted during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
  There was no current documentation for testing of the carbon monoxide detector. The last documented check was in January of 2022. The detector was tested during inspection and documented.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5337(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has liability insurance but did not notify Child Care Regulation through their online account by the anniversary date of their permit.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Standard 747.209(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  The operation transports children. The primary caregiver did not have current annual training in transportation safety. The last documented transportation training was in January of 2021.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1314.
Jun 1, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  There was no documentation that fire drills have been performed since January of 2022.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent licensing inspection was not posted. The inspection was posted during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  The operation transports children. The primary caregiver did not have current annual training in transportation safety. The last documented transportation training was in January of 2021.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1314.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
  There was no current documentation for testing of the carbon monoxide detector. The last documented check was in January of 2022. The detector was tested during inspection and documented.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5337(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has liability insurance but did not notify Child Care Regulation through their online account by the anniversary date of their permit.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Standard 747.209(2).
Jun 1, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  The operation transports children. The primary caregiver did not have current annual training in transportation safety. The last documented transportation training was in January of 2021.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2022, verified Jun 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1314.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  There was no documentation that fire drills have been performed since January of 2022.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent licensing inspection was not posted. The inspection was posted during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has liability insurance but did not notify Child Care Regulation through their online account by the anniversary date of their permit.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Standard 747.209(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
  There was no current documentation for testing of the carbon monoxide detector. The last documented check was in January of 2022. The detector was tested during inspection and documented.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5337(a)(2).

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Charlene Dunlap this page	Infant–School	12	6a–6p	4 crit·16 ser
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Kathleen Oneal	Infant–School	12	7a–6p	Clear
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Kaanbal Spanish Immersion Academy
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