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Merit Children's Academy Lakewood

6210 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas, TX 75214-2619

Operation number:
1734742
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
170
License effective:
September 16, 2022
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2142527100
Email:
lakewood@meritdallas.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 32 available inspections for Merit Children's Academy Lakewood from February 28, 2022 through June 24, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from June 5, 2026 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
32

14 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

32 total inspections vs 8 local median in 75214

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.41
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.36

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was pulled as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left alone on the playground for thirty-three minutes.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The standard was assessed during an investigation and found to be deficit. A substitute caregiver from a childcare agency was observed asleep while responsible for supervising children
Correction deadline
June 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
When I requested an infant's feeding instructions from October of 2025 in December of 2025 I was told by the caregiver and members of management it had been thrown away.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
Official code
746.803(a)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Three caregivers were observed in video footage inappropriately handling infants. One caregiver was seen inappropriately maneuvering an infant by one arm. The second was observed picking up and holding infants inappropriately with little support to support their head, neck, or spine. The third was observed inappropriately removing an infant from a restrictive device and pulling their arm behind their back to an unnatural angle to wipe their hand, which likely caused a serious accidental injury.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Official code
746.801(2)