Merit Children's Academy LLC
2700 Fairmount St, Dallas, TX 75201
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
12 critical, 20 serious findings across 76 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 25, 2026.
48 inspections · 28 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
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12 critical, 20 serious findings across 76 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 25, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
8 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.2805(3) (4 visits); 746.1605(1) (4 visits); 746.2805 (4 visits); 746.2905(1) (4 visits); 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.3401(a) (4 visits); 746.2401(3) (4 visits); 746.5101(a) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Apr 9, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
136 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
State verification published Apr 9, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Mar 26, 2026 to Apr 9, 20268 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 25, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- Mar 25, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- Mar 25, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- Mar 25, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the video footage reviewed, children were observed being inappropriately physically pulled and lifted by staff.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- Mar 4, 2026 to Mar 4, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 3, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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).
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 3, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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).
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 3, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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).
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 3, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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).
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- 2025
- Aug 18, 2025 to Dec 22, 202516 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Dec 22, 2025 inspection
- Dec 22, 2025 inspection
- Dec 22, 2025 inspection
- Dec 22, 2025 inspection
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 24, 2025 inspection
- Sep 24, 2025 inspection
- Sep 24, 2025 inspection
- Sep 24, 2025 inspection
- Aug 18, 2025 inspection
- Aug 18, 2025 inspection
- Aug 18, 2025 inspection
- Aug 18, 2025 inspection
- Aug 14, 2025Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
- Aug 14, 2025Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
- Aug 14, 2025Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
- Aug 14, 2025Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
- May 30, 2025 to Jun 2, 20254 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jun 2, 2025 inspection
- Jun 2, 2025 inspection
- Jun 2, 2025 inspection
- Jun 2, 2025 inspection
- May 30, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 30, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 30, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 30, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Your Health/sanitation inspection expired on 9/14/2023.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instruction were not updated in three of the five infant classroom.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- 2024
- May 10, 2024 to May 13, 20244 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- May 13, 2024 inspection
- May 13, 2024 inspection
- May 13, 2024 inspection
- May 13, 2024 inspection
- May 10, 2024 self-reported incident
- May 10, 2024 self-reported incident
- May 10, 2024 self-reported incident
- May 10, 2024 self-reported incident
- Feb 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(3).
- Feb 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(3).
- Feb 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(3).
- Feb 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(3).
- Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- 2023
- Oct 19, 2023 to Oct 19, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 19, 2023 inspection
- Oct 19, 2023 inspection
- Oct 19, 2023 inspection
- Oct 19, 2023 inspection
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- Aug 31, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- Aug 31, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- Aug 31, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- Aug 31, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- Apr 13, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Apr 13, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Apr 13, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Apr 13, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 2 of the 24 required annual training hours.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Feb 22, 2023 to Mar 27, 20238 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Mar 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Mar 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Mar 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- 2022
- Oct 18, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(1).
- Oct 18, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(1).
- Oct 18, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(1).
- Oct 18, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(1).
- Jul 15, 2022 to Jul 15, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 15, 2022 inspection
- Jul 15, 2022 inspection
- Jul 15, 2022 inspection
- Jul 15, 2022 inspection
- Jun 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- Jun 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- Jun 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- Jun 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- Jun 8, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Jun 8, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Jun 8, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Jun 8, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
An infant was confirmed to have fallen from a high chair.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver was observed shoving a toddler's head as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Apr 7, 2022 to Apr 7, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 7, 2022 inspection
- Apr 7, 2022 inspection
- Apr 7, 2022 inspection
- Apr 7, 2022 inspection
- Mar 18, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2022. Standard 746.611(b).
- Mar 18, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2022. Standard 746.611(b).
- Mar 18, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2022. Standard 746.611(b).
- Mar 18, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 of 10 staff files did not include a health statement.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2022. Standard 746.611(b).
- Mar 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- Mar 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- Mar 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- Mar 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- Feb 1, 2022 to Feb 17, 20228 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 17, 2022 inspection
- Feb 17, 2022 inspection
- Feb 17, 2022 inspection
- Feb 17, 2022 inspection
- Feb 1, 2022 inspection
- Feb 1, 2022 inspection
- Feb 1, 2022 inspection
- Feb 1, 2022 inspection
- 2021
- Sep 15, 2021InspectionNo findings
- Sep 15, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5207(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation had not yet obtained an annual health inspection.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2021. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were no barriers present to prevent children from accessing staircases without caregiver supervision.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5207(a)(3).
- Sep 15, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5207(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation had not yet obtained an annual health inspection.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2021. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were no barriers present to prevent children from accessing staircases without caregiver supervision.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5207(a)(4).
- Sep 15, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5207(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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 during the inspection. Standard 746.5207(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation had not yet obtained an annual health inspection.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2021. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were no barriers present to prevent children from accessing staircases without caregiver supervision.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Apr 25, 2022
- Capacity
- 141 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Dallas
- Website
- meritdallas.com
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Contact & location
2700 Fairmount St, Dallas, TX 75201
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