Dolores Appling

15006 BUXLEY ST, Houston, TX 77053Open
F

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

F
Poor23.0 / 100
Health60/100
Safety0/100
Staffing20/100
Compliance0/100

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)

SERIOUSHEALTH747.603(a)(3)Jun 6, 2024

One out of Four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27

SERIOUSHEALTH747.603(a)(3)Jun 6, 2024

One out of Four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27

SERIOUSHEALTH747.603(a)(3)Jun 6, 2024

One out of Four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27

SERIOUSHEALTH747.603(a)(3)Jun 6, 2024

One out of Four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Nov 6, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Nov 6, 2023

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

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Nov 6, 2023

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

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Nov 6, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Nov 6, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Nov 6, 2023

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

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Nov 6, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Nov 6, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Nov 6, 2023

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

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Nov 6, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Nov 6, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Nov 6, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Sep 7, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Sep 7, 2023

Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Sep 7, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Sep 7, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Sep 7, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Sep 7, 2023

Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Sep 7, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Sep 7, 2023

Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Sep 7, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Sep 7, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Sep 7, 2023

Out of the 4 records for children evaluated during the inspection, none included the required information listed on their enrollment form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Sep 7, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(5)(A)Sep 12, 2022

The primary caregiver has only completed 2 hours of annual training. An additional 28 hours of training is required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Sep 12, 2022

The last fire drill was conducted on June 15th, 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(4)(A)Sep 12, 2022

A substitute caregiver has not completed 24 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Sep 12, 2022

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(8)Sep 12, 2022

Promotion of Physical Activities was not included in the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.801(2)Sep 12, 2022

Feeding instructions for a 5 month old was not available for review upon request during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19

CRITICALSAFETY747.4407(b)Sep 12, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY747.501(6)Sep 12, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY747.501(6)Sep 12, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Sep 12, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.801(2)Sep 12, 2022

Feeding instructions for a 5 month old was not available for review upon request during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Sep 12, 2022

The last fire drill was conducted on June 15th, 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(5)(A)Sep 12, 2022

The primary caregiver has only completed 2 hours of annual training. An additional 28 hours of training is required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(8)Sep 12, 2022

Promotion of Physical Activities was not included in the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Sep 12, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY747.4407(b)Sep 12, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.801(2)Sep 12, 2022

Feeding instructions for a 5 month old was not available for review upon request during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(4)(A)Sep 12, 2022

A substitute caregiver has not completed 24 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSAFETY747.501(6)Sep 12, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Sep 12, 2022

The last fire drill was conducted on June 15th, 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(8)Sep 12, 2022

Promotion of Physical Activities was not included in the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Sep 12, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY747.4407(b)Sep 12, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.801(2)Sep 12, 2022

Feeding instructions for a 5 month old was not available for review upon request during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-19

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(5)(A)Sep 12, 2022

The primary caregiver has only completed 2 hours of annual training. An additional 28 hours of training is required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26

CRITICALSAFETY747.501(6)Sep 12, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(4)(A)Sep 12, 2022

A substitute caregiver has not completed 24 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSAFETY747.4407(b)Sep 12, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(4)(A)Sep 12, 2022

A substitute caregiver has not completed 24 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(8)Sep 12, 2022

Promotion of Physical Activities was not included in the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Sep 12, 2022

The last fire drill was conducted on June 15th, 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-26

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(5)(A)Sep 12, 2022

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.

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