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Althea King

Dallas, TX 75216 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
2008

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About

About Althea King

Althea King is a home daycare in Dallas, Texas. It is registered with the state (since March 12, 2008), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Althea King has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallas County has a median price of $172 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Althea King

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#881272
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 6, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation failed to provide proof of coverage for their liability insurance.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

  2. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two of the three children have a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025

  4. Jan 8, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

      “A smoke detector was not installed in one of the rooms used by children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Three children in care lacked a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “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”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR

      “The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/first aid training. It expired 8/2024. (Note: The training is scheduled).”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow

      “The child care home did not have a written activity plan. The primary caregiver will need to develop a written activity plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Admission/Enrollment records were not available for 2 children in care at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

      “The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

      “The operation did not have a current children s product form on file showing recalls have been reviewed within the last 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

  5. Feb 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      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

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.209(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Children under the age of two were observed engaging in excessive screen time during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

      “Primary Caregiver does not have current annual clock hours of training.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

  6. Aug 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Althea King

Is Althea King licensed?

Yes. Althea King is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued March 12, 2008. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Althea King last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Althea King had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Althea King care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Althea King accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Althea King's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Althea King cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 924-1163 to ask.

What is Althea King's phone number?

(469) 924-1163.

Where is Althea King?

Dallas, TX 75216. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).