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Merit Children's Academy Lakewood

Child care center · 6210 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas, TX 75214-2619 · License 1734742

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 170. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (104)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
5 746.1205(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
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
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
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.
5 746.1205(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
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
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
5 746.1205(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
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
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
5 746.1205(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
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.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
5 746.1205(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
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
5 746.1205(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
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
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 746.1205(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
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
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
5 746.1205(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
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
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
5 746.1205(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
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
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One staff file reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Five F.A.R.E forms reviewed did not have parent signature as required.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
At the time of the inspection several children did not have current infant feeding instructions.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report an allegation of inappropriate discipline in April of 2025.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A concern regarding inappropriate discipline was not report to licensing.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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