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Merit Children's Academy Lakewood

6210 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas TX 75214-2619 · License #1734742 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 170 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 24, 2026
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Contact

Director
Qwindalynn Chambers
Address
6210 E MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas TX 75214-2619 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Meals ProvidedSnacks ProvidedPart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 170 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
5
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
18
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 24, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 5, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 19, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 12, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 1, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.

    Corrected by May 5, 2026

Dec 30, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 19, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 23, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 22, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 11, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 30, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 20, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    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.

    Corrected by May 20, 2025

Apr 16, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 16, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 21, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 6, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Feb 22, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 6, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 1, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 13, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 1, 2026 inspection noted: “Three Food Allergy Emergency Plans were missing parent signature.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 20, 2025 inspection noted: “Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 6, 2024 inspection noted: “Two staff files reviewed had expired certification.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error