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Merit Children's Academy LLC

Child care center · 2700 FAIRMOUNT ST, Dallas, TX 75201-1913 · License 1726789

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 141. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no record of monthly smoke detector checks available. This deficiency was corrected as smoke detector checks were conducted during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member used harsh and cruel actions by yanking a blanket and striking a child?s back while patting.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. Upon reviewing the video footage, it was observed that the child was in a state of distress and crying without any intervention or support from the caregivers responsible for the child's care.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were no barriers present to prevent children from accessing staircases without caregiver supervision.
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The operation's diagram did not include the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection. The required information was added to each diagram.
Yes
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children in the two year old classroom were confirmed to not have conducted hand washing prior to being served lunch. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as hand washing was conducted after caregivers were made aware of the need to do so.
Yes
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation's diagram did not include the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child -care center safely. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection. The required information was added to each diagram.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation had not yet obtained an annual health inspection.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the three year old classroom was observed to be uncovered and exposed while children were present. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection. A cover was applied to the outlet to ensure safety.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver did not intervene when a child cried which allowed prolonged exposure to hot turf which caused burns to the child?s hands and legs.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on video surveillance, a 4-year-old was observed being placed in an infant classroom with infants (4?6 months).
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with an inactive background check was allowed to supervise children in care. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the individual was removed from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection as required. The last inspection was conducted December 2022.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. Evidence showed that during naptime, a staff member attempted to make a child sleep by pushing the child?s head down onto a mat and covering the child's head with a blanket.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. Evidence showed that during naptime, a staff member attempted to make a child sleep by pushing the child?s head down onto a mat and covering the child's head with a blanket.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no record of monthly smoke detector checks available. This deficiency was corrected as smoke detector checks were conducted during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the three year old classroom was observed to be uncovered and exposed while children were present. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection. A cover was applied to the outlet to ensure safety.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation had not yet obtained an annual health inspection.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member used harsh and cruel actions by yanking a blanket and striking a child?s back while patting.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on video surveillance, a 4-year-old was observed being placed in an infant classroom with infants (4?6 months).
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. Upon reviewing the video footage, it was observed that the child was in a state of distress and crying without any intervention or support from the caregivers responsible for the child's care.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with an inactive background check was allowed to supervise children in care. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the individual was removed from the classroom.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver did not intervene when a child cried which allowed prolonged exposure to hot turf which caused burns to the child?s hands and legs.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection as required. The last inspection was conducted December 2022.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation's diagram did not include the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child -care center safely. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection. The required information was added to each diagram.
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children in the two year old classroom were confirmed to not have conducted hand washing prior to being served lunch. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as hand washing was conducted after caregivers were made aware of the need to do so.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were no barriers present to prevent children from accessing staircases without caregiver supervision.
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The operation's diagram did not include the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection. The required information was added to each diagram.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with an inactive background check was allowed to supervise children in care. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the individual was removed from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on video surveillance, a 4-year-old was observed being placed in an infant classroom with infants (4?6 months).
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The operation's diagram did not include the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection. The required information was added to each diagram.
Yes
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were no barriers present to prevent children from accessing staircases without caregiver supervision.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children in the two year old classroom were confirmed to not have conducted hand washing prior to being served lunch. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as hand washing was conducted after caregivers were made aware of the need to do so.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member used harsh and cruel actions by yanking a blanket and striking a child?s back while patting.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. Upon reviewing the video footage, it was observed that the child was in a state of distress and crying without any intervention or support from the caregivers responsible for the child's care.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation's diagram did not include the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child -care center safely. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection. The required information was added to each diagram.
Yes
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. Evidence showed that during naptime, a staff member attempted to make a child sleep by pushing the child?s head down onto a mat and covering the child's head with a blanket.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection as required. The last inspection was conducted December 2022.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver did not intervene when a child cried which allowed prolonged exposure to hot turf which caused burns to the child?s hands and legs.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation had not yet obtained an annual health inspection.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the three year old classroom was observed to be uncovered and exposed while children were present. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection. A cover was applied to the outlet to ensure safety.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no record of monthly smoke detector checks available. This deficiency was corrected as smoke detector checks were conducted during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no record of monthly smoke detector checks available. This deficiency was corrected as smoke detector checks were conducted during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member used harsh and cruel actions by yanking a blanket and striking a child?s back while patting.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver did not intervene when a child cried which allowed prolonged exposure to hot turf which caused burns to the child?s hands and legs.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection as required. The last inspection was conducted December 2022.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the three year old classroom was observed to be uncovered and exposed while children were present. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection. A cover was applied to the outlet to ensure safety.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation's diagram did not include the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child -care center safely. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection. The required information was added to each diagram.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Based on video surveillance, a 4-year-old was observed being placed in an infant classroom with infants (4?6 months).
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. Upon reviewing the video footage, it was observed that the child was in a state of distress and crying without any intervention or support from the caregivers responsible for the child's care.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with an inactive background check was allowed to supervise children in care. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the individual was removed from the classroom.
Yes
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. Evidence showed that during naptime, a staff member attempted to make a child sleep by pushing the child?s head down onto a mat and covering the child's head with a blanket.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were no barriers present to prevent children from accessing staircases without caregiver supervision.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The operation's diagram did not include the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection. The required information was added to each diagram.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation had not yet obtained an annual health inspection.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children in the two year old classroom were confirmed to not have conducted hand washing prior to being served lunch. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as hand washing was conducted after caregivers were made aware of the need to do so.
Yes
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation's diagram did not include the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child -care center safely. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection. The required information was added to each diagram.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. Evidence showed that during naptime, a staff member attempted to make a child sleep by pushing the child?s head down onto a mat and covering the child's head with a blanket.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver did not intervene when a child cried which allowed prolonged exposure to hot turf which caused burns to the child?s hands and legs.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection as required. The last inspection was conducted December 2022.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation had not yet obtained an annual health inspection.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no record of monthly smoke detector checks available. This deficiency was corrected as smoke detector checks were conducted during the inspection.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (112)

112 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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