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Home › TX › Dallas › Merit Children's Academy LLC
2700 FAIRMOUNT ST, Dallas TX 75201-1913 · License #1726789 · Center · Licensed Center
When they operate
Ages served
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on video surveillance, a 4-year-old was observed being placed in an infant classroom with infants (4?6 months).
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
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.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were no barriers present to prevent children from accessing staircases without caregiver supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation had not yet obtained an annual health inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited