Althea King
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
12 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 18, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Althea King
- License number
- 881272
- Location
- 2345 APPLETON DR, Dallas, TX 75216
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 6.0/100
- Inspection record
- 12 inspections, last inspected December 18, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
52
Total Violations
Dec 18, 2025
Last Inspection
12
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (52)
Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-13
Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-13
Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-13
Two of the three children have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-13
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
The child care home did not have a written activity plan. The primary caregiver will need to develop a written activity plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-20
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/first aid training. It expired 8/2024. (Note: The training is scheduled).
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
The operation did not have a current children s product form on file showing recalls have been reviewed within the last 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15
Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
The child care home did not have a written activity plan. The primary caregiver will need to develop a written activity plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-20
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/first aid training. It expired 8/2024. (Note: The training is scheduled).
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/first aid training. It expired 8/2024. (Note: The training is scheduled).
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
The operation did not have a current children s product form on file showing recalls have been reviewed within the last 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
The child care home did not have a written activity plan. The primary caregiver will need to develop a written activity plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-20
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/first aid training. It expired 8/2024. (Note: The training is scheduled).
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
The operation did not have a current children s product form on file showing recalls have been reviewed within the last 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-15
The operation did not have a current children s product form on file showing recalls have been reviewed within the last 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
The child care home did not have a written activity plan. The primary caregiver will need to develop a written activity plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-20
Three children in care lacked a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31
Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children under the age of two were observed engaging in excessive screen time during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children under the age of two were observed engaging in excessive screen time during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children under the age of two were observed engaging in excessive screen time during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children under the age of two were observed engaging in excessive screen time during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Althea King's safety grade?
Althea King has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 6.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Althea King have?
Althea King has 52 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 28 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Althea King last inspected?
Althea King was last inspected on December 18, 2025.