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Dolores Appling

Houston, TX 77053 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
1991

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About Dolores Appling

Dolores Appling is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since October 24, 1991), 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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

Dolores Appling has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Dolores Appling

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1991
License number
#411136
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “One out of four children's files had a parent listed as an emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

  2. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

  4. Nov 6, 2023Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

  5. Sep 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

  6. Sep 12, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

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

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “A pool of water in a wading pool was accessible to children. There are bricks and other tripping hazards in the outdoor play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

  7. Oct 5, 2021InspectionNo 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 Dolores Appling

Is Dolores Appling licensed?

Yes. Dolores Appling is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued October 24, 1991. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Dolores Appling last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dolores Appling had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Dolores Appling care for?

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

Does Dolores Appling accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dolores Appling'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 Dolores Appling cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 206-1754 to ask.

What is Dolores Appling's phone number?

(713) 206-1754.

Where is Dolores Appling?

Houston, TX 77053. 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).