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Althea King

2345 APPLETON DR, Dallas, TX 75216-7417

Operation number:
881272
Type:
Registered Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
12
License effective:
March 12, 2008
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4699241163
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for Althea King from September 8, 2021 through April 6, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 8 local median in 75216

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.7

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation failed to provide proof of coverage for their liability insurance.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
747.209(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Official code
747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/first aid training. It expired 8/2024. (Note: The training is scheduled).
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Official code
747.1303(2)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
Official code
747.5111
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
Official code
747.5003(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
747.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current children s product form on file showing recalls have been reviewed within the last 12 months.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Official code
747.3935(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The child care home did not have a written activity plan. The primary caregiver will need to develop a written activity plan.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Official code
747.2102(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children under the age of two were observed engaging in excessive screen time during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(5)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.209(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
Official code
747.209(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
Official code
745.621(a)(5)