Dolores Appling
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
12 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
May 22, 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
- Dolores Appling
- License number
- 411136
- Location
- 15006 BUXLEY ST, Houston, TX 77053
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 23.0/100
- Inspection record
- 12 inspections, last inspected May 22, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
60
Total Violations
May 22, 2025
Last Inspection
12
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (60)
One out of Four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27
One out of Four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27
One out of Four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27
One out of Four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27
RECITED - The updated operational policies provided still did not include all of the required information, specifically, 747.501(8)(b); 747.5010(8)(c) 747.501(9); 747.501(10); 747.501(11), and the emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for 747.5003(1)(b); 747.5003(4) and 747.5003(5) The operational policies available for review during the inspection did not include policies and procedures for the following: (1) Safe Sleep; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Developmental Activities and Activity Plan, the policy must include (a)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor ; (b)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (c) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (3) Your emergency preparedness plan and (4) Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - Verification of 100% compliance had not been provided by the original compliance date of 10/06/2023. Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - Pictures provided on 10/27 and 10/30 do not show compliance. The entire yard must be cleaned of all debris. Several safety hazards were observed in the outdoor space designated for children have a narrow walkway from the door to the yard due the large number of items present. The yard was observed to be cluttered with items like wooden boards, concrete mix, tires, insecticide and other hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - Pictures provided on 10/27 and 10/30 do not show compliance. The entire yard must be cleaned of all debris. Several safety hazards were observed in the outdoor space designated for children have a narrow walkway from the door to the yard due the large number of items present. The yard was observed to be cluttered with items like wooden boards, concrete mix, tires, insecticide and other hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - Verification of 100% compliance had not been provided by the original compliance date of 10/06/2023. Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - The updated operational policies provided still did not include all of the required information, specifically, 747.501(8)(b); 747.5010(8)(c) 747.501(9); 747.501(10); 747.501(11), and the emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for 747.5003(1)(b); 747.5003(4) and 747.5003(5) The operational policies available for review during the inspection did not include policies and procedures for the following: (1) Safe Sleep; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Developmental Activities and Activity Plan, the policy must include (a)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor ; (b)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (c) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (3) Your emergency preparedness plan and (4) Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - Pictures provided on 10/27 and 10/30 do not show compliance. The entire yard must be cleaned of all debris. Several safety hazards were observed in the outdoor space designated for children have a narrow walkway from the door to the yard due the large number of items present. The yard was observed to be cluttered with items like wooden boards, concrete mix, tires, insecticide and other hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - The updated operational policies provided still did not include all of the required information, specifically, 747.501(8)(b); 747.5010(8)(c) 747.501(9); 747.501(10); 747.501(11), and the emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for 747.5003(1)(b); 747.5003(4) and 747.5003(5) The operational policies available for review during the inspection did not include policies and procedures for the following: (1) Safe Sleep; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Developmental Activities and Activity Plan, the policy must include (a)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor ; (b)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (c) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (3) Your emergency preparedness plan and (4) Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - Verification of 100% compliance had not been provided by the original compliance date of 10/06/2023. Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - Pictures provided on 10/27 and 10/30 do not show compliance. The entire yard must be cleaned of all debris. Several safety hazards were observed in the outdoor space designated for children have a narrow walkway from the door to the yard due the large number of items present. The yard was observed to be cluttered with items like wooden boards, concrete mix, tires, insecticide and other hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - The updated operational policies provided still did not include all of the required information, specifically, 747.501(8)(b); 747.5010(8)(c) 747.501(9); 747.501(10); 747.501(11), and the emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for 747.5003(1)(b); 747.5003(4) and 747.5003(5) The operational policies available for review during the inspection did not include policies and procedures for the following: (1) Safe Sleep; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Developmental Activities and Activity Plan, the policy must include (a)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor ; (b)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (c) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (3) Your emergency preparedness plan and (4) Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
RECITED - Verification of 100% compliance had not been provided by the original compliance date of 10/06/2023. Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17
The operational policies available for review during the inspection did not include policies and procedures for the following: (1) Safe Sleep; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Developmental Activities and Activity Plan, the policy must include (a)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor ; (b)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (c) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (3) Your emergency preparedness plan and (4) Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Several safety hazards were observed in the outdoor space designated for children have a narrow walkway from the door to the yard due the large number of items present. The yard was observed to be cluttered with items like wooden boards, concrete mix, tires, insecticide and other hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-07
The operational policies available for review during the inspection did not include policies and procedures for the following: (1) Safe Sleep; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Developmental Activities and Activity Plan, the policy must include (a)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor ; (b)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (c) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (3) Your emergency preparedness plan and (4) Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
The operational policies available for review during the inspection did not include policies and procedures for the following: (1) Safe Sleep; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Developmental Activities and Activity Plan, the policy must include (a)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor ; (b)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (c) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (3) Your emergency preparedness plan and (4) Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Several safety hazards were observed in the outdoor space designated for children have a narrow walkway from the door to the yard due the large number of items present. The yard was observed to be cluttered with items like wooden boards, concrete mix, tires, insecticide and other hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-07
Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Several safety hazards were observed in the outdoor space designated for children have a narrow walkway from the door to the yard due the large number of items present. The yard was observed to be cluttered with items like wooden boards, concrete mix, tires, insecticide and other hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-07
The operational policies available for review during the inspection did not include policies and procedures for the following: (1) Safe Sleep; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Developmental Activities and Activity Plan, the policy must include (a)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor ; (b)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (c) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time; (3) Your emergency preparedness plan and (4) Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Several safety hazards were observed in the outdoor space designated for children have a narrow walkway from the door to the yard due the large number of items present. The yard was observed to be cluttered with items like wooden boards, concrete mix, tires, insecticide and other hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-07
The primary caregiver has only completed 2 hours of annual training. An additional 28 hours of training is required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
The last fire drill was conducted on June 15th, 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
A substitute caregiver has not completed 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
A 1 year old child was observed watching television during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the provider turned the television off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Promotion of Physical Activities was not included in the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
Feeding instructions for a 5 month old was not available for review upon request during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
A pool of water in a wading pool was accessible to children. There are bricks and other tripping hazards in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
Documentation of Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months was not listed in the operational policies. Note: The Safe Sleep Policy Form was given to the provider during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Documentation of Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months was not listed in the operational policies. Note: The Safe Sleep Policy Form was given to the provider during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 1 year old child was observed watching television during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the provider turned the television off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Feeding instructions for a 5 month old was not available for review upon request during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
The last fire drill was conducted on June 15th, 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
The primary caregiver has only completed 2 hours of annual training. An additional 28 hours of training is required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
Promotion of Physical Activities was not included in the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
A 1 year old child was observed watching television during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the provider turned the television off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A pool of water in a wading pool was accessible to children. There are bricks and other tripping hazards in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
Feeding instructions for a 5 month old was not available for review upon request during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
A substitute caregiver has not completed 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
Documentation of Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months was not listed in the operational policies. Note: The Safe Sleep Policy Form was given to the provider during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The last fire drill was conducted on June 15th, 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
Promotion of Physical Activities was not included in the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
A 1 year old child was observed watching television during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the provider turned the television off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A pool of water in a wading pool was accessible to children. There are bricks and other tripping hazards in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
Feeding instructions for a 5 month old was not available for review upon request during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19
The primary caregiver has only completed 2 hours of annual training. An additional 28 hours of training is required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
Documentation of Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months was not listed in the operational policies. Note: The Safe Sleep Policy Form was given to the provider during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A substitute caregiver has not completed 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
A pool of water in a wading pool was accessible to children. There are bricks and other tripping hazards in the outdoor play area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
A substitute caregiver has not completed 24 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
Promotion of Physical Activities was not included in the operational policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
The last fire drill was conducted on June 15th, 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
The primary caregiver has only completed 2 hours of annual training. An additional 28 hours of training is required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolores Appling's safety grade?
Dolores Appling has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 23.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Dolores Appling have?
Dolores Appling has 60 total violations on record, including 36 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Dolores Appling last inspected?
Dolores Appling was last inspected on May 22, 2025.